American Society for Photobiology Records
This collection houses financial records, meeting records, and manuscripts documenting the American Society of Photobiology between 1955 and 1993. Many of these items were either created or held by the Society's founder and first president, Dr. Kendric C. Smith.
Dates
- 1955-1993
- Majority of material found within 1972-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
6 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection houses financial records, meeting records, and manuscripts documenting the American Society of Photobiology between 1955 and 1993.
Biographical/Historical Note
Dr. Kendric C. Smith founded the American Society of Photobiology in 1972. The ASP promotes research in photobiology, integration of different photobiology disciplines, and dissemination of photobiology knowledge. It also provides information on the photobiological aspects of national and international issues.
Arrangement
This collection consists of six boxes divided into six series:
- Series I: Photobiology Subgroups
- Series II: U. S. National Committee and Photobiology (USNC/P)
- Series III: General Information of The American Society of Photobiology
- Series IV: The American Society of Photobiology
- Series V: International Symposium
- Series VI: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections on March 19, 2006.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository