III. Slides, 1960s-1980s., 1960s-1980s.
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the series contains slides of laboratory research data, tissue samples, graphs, illustrations and figures used for publications or in support of Leaf’s meeting or conference presentations, teaching lectures and Grand Rounds. Topics include toad bladder research on renal function, sodium transport, renal failure, renal pathophysiology, nutrition, cell volume regulation and ischemic injury, physical fitness, cardiac risk factors, aging, and health effects of nuclear explosions and nuclear weapons. A limited amount of photographic prints, negatives, or documents used for reproduction into slide format are found in this series. Some loose papers include Leaf’s presentation notes.
Dates
- Creation: 1960s-1980s.
Physical Description
1.5 cubic ft. in 1 record carton, 1 document box, and 1 half document box.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Some restrictions apply (see below).
Access requires advance notice. Consult Public Services for further information. Access to personally-identifying information is restricted for 80 years from the date of record creation. These restrictions are noted where they appear in Series II. Researchers may apply for access to
restricted records. Consult Public Services for further information.
The Alexander Leaf Papers are stored offsite. Researchers are advised to consult Public Services for further information concerning retrieval of material.
Extent
6.25 cubic feet ((5 record cartons, 3 document boxes, 1 half document box, and 1 half legal document box).)Arrangement
Arranged topically by research subject. Order maintained as transferred. Non-slide items housed separately as “Loose materials.”
Creator
- From the Collection: Leaf, Alexander, 1920- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Center for the History of Medicine (Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine) Repository
The Center for the History of Medicine in the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine is one of the world's leading resources for the study of the history of health and medicine. Our mission is to enable the history of medicine and public health to inform healthcare, the health sciences, and the societies in which they are embedded.