Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- Consists of scientific articles from the laboratory of T.M. Sonneborn, excluding those written by Sonneborn alone.
- Extent:
- 287 Items
- Language:
- Materials are mostly in English , with a few items in Italian and French .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Sonneborn Laboratory Abstracts and Papers, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
T. M. (Tracy Morton) Sonneborn, 1905-1981, was an early geneticist whose early work with paramecium was critical to the discovery of genetic recombination. Sonneborn taught and conducted most of his important work at Indiana University, 1939-1981. In 1959 the National Academy of Science presented him with the Kimber Award for Genetics.
- Scope and Content:
Consists of scientific articles from the laboratory of T.M. Sonneborn, excluding those written by Sonneborn alone. Most of the articles pertain to genetics and Paramecium aurelia. The items include reprints, offprints and photocopies.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2005
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged chronologically by publication date.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Sonneborn Laboratory Abstracts and Papers, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu