Department of Biochemistry records

Record Group

Identifier: UA-16.18

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Biochemistry Department collection includes issues of department newsletters, informational pamphlets for prospective students, a 1962 proposal to the National Science Foundation for funds to build “new facilities for graduate training and research in biochemistry,” an a program for an undergraduate degree in the field of biochemistry.

The collection also includes unpublished annual reports for 1960 - 1972.

Dates

1962 - 2002

Creator

Michigan State University. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Donor, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Historical Note

When it was founded in 1961, the Biochemistry Department was jointly responsible to the Natural Science College and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. After a brief period administered by the Human Medicine College (1964-1971) the Department has reported to the College of Osteopathic Medicine since 1971.