Finding Aid to the Joshua Lederberg Papers, 1904-2002

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Descriptive Summary

Biographical/Historical Note

Collection Summary

Administrative Information

Restrictions

Other Descriptive Information

Series Descriptions

Series I: Biography, 1904-1999

Series II: Academic Career, 1925-1999 (bulk 1947-1978)

Series III: Correspondence, 1935-1999
Subseries: CA
Subseries: CB
Subseries: CC
Subseries: CD
Subseries: CE
Subseries: CF
Subseries: Chronological

Series IV: Research, 1941-1999

Series V: Writings, 1941-2001

Series VI: Public Service, 1929-2000

Series VII: Consulting Work, 1948-2000

Series VIII: Calendar Files (Pastcal), 1947-1999

Series IX: Photographs, ca. 1910-2002

Series X: Audiovisual Materials, 1953-2001

Series VII: Consulting Work, 1948-2000, 2 linear feet

The Consulting Work series contains material Lederberg produced as a paid consultant or board member for private companies and foundations. The organizations represented in the sub-series include Alliance for Aging Research, Annual Reviews Inc., The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, The Celanese Corporation, The Charles Babbage Institute, The Charles Revson Foundation, Ciba-Geigy Corporation (now called Novartis), Institute of Medicine, John Curtin School of Medical Research, John Hopkins University, National Museum of Health and Medicine Foundation, Natural Resources Defense Council, National Science Foundation, Procter and Gamble, and Syntex Institute (now part of Roche).

All folders are organized in alphabetical order by organization. Documents within each folder were left in original order where possible. The document types found in the sub-series include correspondence, reports, clippings/articles, photographs, notes and publications. Some material is restricted.

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