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Lloyd E. Brownell papers, 1951-1960 (majority within 1951-1954)

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Professor of chemical and nuclear engineering and director of the Fission Product Laboratory at The University of Michigan. Professional correspondence and reports largely concerning his interest in the use of radiation for preserving food.

The Lloyd Brownell papers consist largely of materials documenting Brownell's food irradiation experiments at the University of Michigan from 1951 to 1954. Other topics include experiments on the effects of radiation on petrochemical processes and pharmaceuticals and Brownell's work in sugar beet processing techniques. Beyond his work as a scientist, the collection also depicts the social climate of mid-1950s America, characterized by popular and industrial faith in progress and the powers of science. The collection has been divided into six series: Biographical/Bibliographical, Correspondence, Conferences, Projects, Articles and Programs, and Clippings.

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Correspondence, 1951-1954

The series of Correspondence, the largest series in the collection, dates from 1951 to 1954, and consists of letters exchanged with various companies, agencies, professional organizations, and individuals. Topics covered include Brownell's work, his participation in conferences, and his authorship of papers and journal articles. These letters document the widespread interest in the prospects of food irradiation in this era of scientific optimism. Most are from 1953, but the files appear to be incomplete, for the middle of the alphabet is under-represented.

Lloyd E. Brownell papers, 1951-1960 (majority within 1951-1954)
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