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Letter from Christian B. Anfinsen to Anonymous

 Digital Record
Identifier: 101584571X52
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Dates

  • Creation: 19 June 1984

Extent

1 pages

Creator

Description

Although this draft of this letter is not addressed to a specific person, the final version was likely sent to Soviet leader Konstantin Chernenko, who had recently succeeded Yuri Andropov. In it, Anfinsen encouraged better treatment for Soviet scientist Yuri Orlav, who was jailed for "anti-Soviet agitation."

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Original Profiles System Identifier

KKBBDM

Physical Description

Physical Condition - Good

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Collecting Area Details

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collections Collecting Area

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