W. C. Hueper Papers

Collection

Identifier: MS C 341

Abstract

Dr. Hueper was Assistant Director and Pathologist at the Haskell Laboratory, Dupont Company, 1938-1948, and Chief of the Environmental Cancer Section, National Cancer Institute, 1948-1964. He was the author of five books and 350 publications. His work helped establish the conviction that most human cancers are associated with environmental factors.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1981

Extent

3.35 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 12 volumes)

Creator

Hueper, W. C. (Wilhelm C.), 1894-1978 (Person)

Physical Location

Materials stored onsite. History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in English

Restrictions

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