Raymond Latarjet Collection
This collection features a number of papers and photographs regarding French scientist Raymond Latarjet. The collection houses a few letters to and from Latarjet, including one to the University of Tennessee Provost, George W. Wheeler. The collection contains one undated photographic portrait of Latarjet. It also houses an address given by Latarjet entitled L'amarante et le vert as well as several programs and articles celebrating Latarjet after his death in 1998. Most of the programs, articles, and addresses are in French; the rest of the collection is in English.
Dates
- 1935-1999 June 4
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
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection features a number of papers and photographs regarding French scientist Raymond Latarjet. The collection houses several letters to and from Latarjet, including one to the University of Tennessee Provost, George W. Wheeler. The collection contains one photograph of Latarjet. It also houses an address given by Latarjet entitled L'amarante et le vert as well as several programs and articles celebrating Latarjet after his death in 1998. Most of the programs, articles, and addresses are in French; rest of the collection is in English.
Biographical/Historical Note
Raymond Latarjet was born on October 17, 1911, in Lyon, France. His father, André Latarjet, was a professor and surgeon in Lyon. Raymond Latarjet studied at the Lycée Ampère in Lyon, the city where he also performed his university work. He is known for his research regarding UV radiation, carcinogenesis, and photobiology. He performed his work beginning in 1941 at the Radium Institute in Paris, founded for the work for the Madame Curie. He was married to Jacqueline Latarjet, a concert pianist, and had three children with her. He died of abdominal cancer on June 3, 1998.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections in November of 2011.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository