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A Guide to the Roger J. Williams Papers, 1920-1988
Biographical NoteRoger J. Williams (1893-1988) was a biochemist and professor who did pioneering work in the fields of nutrition, human biochemical and physiological individuality, and public education. His early work at Oregon State University and the University of Oregon dealt largely with the biochemistry and nutritional importance of vitamins. He discovered pantothenic acid and did early work on, and named, folic acid. After arriving at the University of Texas, his interests shifted to the study of human individuality, particularly with respect to nutritional requirements. In a series of well-known books, he explored the implications of biochemical individuality for nutrition, disease prevention, and the treatment of alcoholism. While at the University of Texas, he founded the Clayton Foundation Biochemical Institute. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe Roger J. Williams Papers document Williams' career from 1920 through 1988. The bulk of the papers concern Williams' career at the University of Texas (1933-1988) and particularly his research and writing on biochemical individuality, nutrition, and disease prevention. His time in Oregon is represented by general correspondence files (1920, 1927-1939). Later general correspondence files (1939-1975) include administrative records of the Clayton Foundation Biochemical Institute. Records of Williams' work in biochemical individuality and its application to nutrition, alcoholism, and disease prevention include subject files, research notes, and correspondence, together with manuscripts of lectures and publications, editorial correspondence, and reader reaction letters. There are research notebooks recording the work on pantothenic acid (1930's), as well as correspondence and documents relating to the patenting of Williams' methods of synthesis (1939-1946). The papers also include teaching material. Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsUnrestricted access. Use RestrictionsThese papers are stored remotely. Contact repository in advance for retrieval. Return to the Table of Contents
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationRoger J. Williams Papers, 1920-1988, Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Return to the Table of Contents Other Finding AidThese papers are minimally processed. Please contact repository in advance for a collection inventory. This page represents an abbreviated series outline for the collection. Return to the Table of Contents |
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