Alexander Hollaender Papers
This collection houses correspondence, notebooks, data sheets, publications, travel records, and experimental data documenting Alexander Hollaender's long scientific career. Of particular interest are the items showing Hollaender's groundbreaking work with the effects of radiation and methods of radiation protection.
Dates
- 1928-1970
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
15 Linear Feet (15 record boxes)
Abstract
This collection houses correspondence, notebooks, data sheets, publications, travel records, and experimental data documenting Alexander Hollaender's long scientific career. Of particular interest are the items showing Hollaender's groundbreaking work with the effects of radiation and methods of radiation protection.
Biographical/Historical Note
Alexander Hollaender was born on December 19, 1898 in Samter, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1921, and was naturalized in 1927. He was educated at the University of Wisconsin, earning his AB in 1929, his MA in 1930, and his PhD in 1931. During his professional career, he worked primarily for two institutions: the Washington Biophysics Institute (1937-1950) and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (1946-1973). Hollander was also involved with the University of Tennessee, teaching radiobiology and biomedical sciences from 1957 until 1986 and directing the Archives of Radiation Biology from 1966 until 1986. Hollander died on December 6, 1986.
Arrangement
This collection consists of fifteen boxes divided into ten series:
- Series I: Alphabetical Subject File, 1928-1949, undated
- Series II: Travel Reports, 1957-1970
- Series III: Notebooks and Record Books, 1937-1946
- Series IV: Bacteriological Data Sheets and Photographs, 1934-1941
- Series V: Mail Records, 1946 October-1949 September 20
- Series VI: Correspondence File, 1931-1969, undated
- Series VII: Photographs and College Notebooks, 1928-1934
- Series VIII: Papers, Publications, and Reprints, 1948, undated
- Series IX: Cooperative Experiments and Efforts, 1952 February 6-1962 November 16, undated
- Series X: Experimental Notebooks, 1935-1955
Acquisition Note
Alexander Hollaender donated these materials to Special Collections in 1972.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository