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1. Selman A. Waksman papers, 1915-1960

   1,500 items. 6 containers. 2.2 linear feet. -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   Microbiologist. Correspondence, speeches, articles, and scripts of radio programs on which Waksman appeared. Correspondence relates to Waksman's early studies at Rutgers University, his graduate work at the University of California, and his return to Rutgers in 1918 as a lecturer in soil microbiology.

2. Rita R. Colwell papers, 1931-2004

   149,000 items. 425 containers plus 1 classified and 16 oversize. 165 linear feet. 11,000 digital files (1.15 GB). -- Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

   Summary:

   National Science Foundation director, microbiologist, educator, and administrator. Correspondence, writings, speeches, clippings, notes, meeting minutes, subject files, and other papers in both physical and digital formats documenting Colwell’s tenure as National Science Foundation director and career as a microbiologist.

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