Rettger, Leo F. (Leo Frederick), 1874-1954
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Leo Frederick Rettger papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 1113
Overview:
The papers contain the professional correspondence of Leo F. Rettger, a bacteriologist at Yale University and document the many research interests, academic responsibilities, and professional activities of Rettger from 1921-1942. Research interests in the areas of classification and taxonomy, bacterial nutrition and metabolism, intestinal bacteriology, anaerobic bacteria, cattle diseases, turkey diseases, and acidophilus milk are detailed. Among Rettger's major correspondents are: faculty...
Dates:
1921-1942
Found in:
Manuscripts and Archives
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Leo Frederick Rettger papers
Charles-Edward Amory Winslow papers
Collection
Call Number: MS 749
Overview:
The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, organization and subject files, teaching materials, manuscripts, photographs, and other materials documenting the professional career and personal life of C.-E.A. Winslow, a prominent figure in the public health movement. Correspondence focuses on health and social welfare issues with several notable educators, doctors, and social policy advocates. Organization files include material relating to the United States Public Health Service and the...
Dates:
1874-1977, bulk 1915-1945