Manuscripts

Correspondence, 1952

Description: Correspondence from editors of The Science Monthly regarding submitted article. Handwritten research results and notes from Ian C. Funk on glucose. Letter from Juan A. Collazo inviting Funk to work on Spanish/English student book on vitamins. Letter from Funk to Benjamin Harrow asking if he would be interested in the vitamin book project in his place.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1952, June-October
Call number: mssFunk Collection
Creator: Funk, Casimir (1884-1967)(Opens in new tab)
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Correspondence, 1954-55

Manuscripts

Funk Foundation, U.S. Vitamin Corporation correspondence regarding investigation of Italian anti-smoking cessation product and clinical trials of Dr. Funk's anti-psoriasis ointment/cream, importance of Vitamin B-Complex. Copy of "Report on the Work and Results of the Funk Foundation in 1954 and the Plans for 1955". Typed copy of German article on treatment of diabetes: "Ueber die Behandlungsmethode Des Diabetes mellitus und verwahdter Stoffwechselstoerungen". Correspondence with Benjamin Harrow regarding writing the Funk biography.

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Correspondence, 1952

Manuscripts

Business correspondence. Applications for research assistant positions in Funk's lab. Inter-office memorandum from U.S. Vitamin Corporation regarding various patents and manufacturing/marketing opportunities. Letters regarding editorial position for Elsevier's upcoming "The Book of Health" encyclopedia. Undated letter addressed to "Dear Boris" [i.e. H.B. Burns] outlining the structure and research projects of the Funk Foundation.

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Miscellaneous Funk co-author offprints (1910-69)

Manuscripts

Co-authors: Louis Freedman; Ian C. Funk; Benjamin Harrow;

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Burndy Biography bits on Funk, includes 3 photos

Manuscripts

Copy of Letter from Philip J. Weimerskirch to Manuscripts Division, Library of Congress, December 22, 1983 asking for information on the Casimir Funk collection at LC and stating plans by the Burndy to mount an exhibit to commerate the 100th anniversary of Funk's birthday in February, 1984. Blue college exam book from City College of New York with manuscript notes for autobiography. 3 color slides and 3 color prints: Portrait of Casimir Funk; Mrs. C. Funk; Mrs. C. Funk and Ian C. Funk (?)

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Series 1. Biographical Information and Primary Works

Manuscripts

This series contains: Autobiographical and biographical works on Funk, including drafts of "Casimir Funk, Pioneer in Vitamins and Hormones" by Benjamin Harrow. (see folders 13-27) Series includes drafts and essays of some Funk's published works.

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Biography endnotes

Manuscripts

Typescript of Endnotes for the Biography of Funk by Benjamin Harrow; Offprint of article "History of the Discovery of Vitamins" April 10, 1936

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Correspondence, 1952

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Correspondence, 1954-55

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Series 1. Biographical Information and Primary Works

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