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Series 2. Correspondence and Research
Correspondence and Research
Correspondence, 1950

Manuscripts

Correspondence, 1950

Description: Research and personal correspondence. Topics include cancer research and the research methodology of Dr. Henri Jacobs, who had recently passed away in France. Funk and Jacobs were laboratory partners for a brief period.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1950, January-September
Call number: mssFunk Collection
Creator: Funk, Casimir (1884-1967)(Opens in new tab)
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Associated people: Harrow, Benjamin, (1888-1970.); Funk, Ian C., (1915-1999.)
Associated organizations: U.S. Vitamin Corporation.

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