Leo Tolstoy Samuels photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0285

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Photographs of Leo T. Samuels in various locations, often with others associated with the University of Utah. Included is a photograph of a portrait painted by Alvin Gittins.

Dates

1950s-1980s

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

Leo Tolstoy Samuels was born on 15 November 1899 in Indianapolis, Indiana. From 1921 to 1925 he attended Emanuel Missionary College in Berruen Springs, Michigan. In 1930, he attended the University of Chicago where he earned his doctorate of philosophy in chemistry. After working in Los Angeles, California, for several years in the field of cancer research, Samuels became interested in the role of hormones in tumor growth. This interest eventually led to his specialization in endocrinology. In 1944, Samuels accepted the position of chairman of the Department of Biological of Biological Chemistry at the University of Utah. Under his leadership, the department expanded from one faculty member and one laboratory assistant to twelve faculty members, numerous laboratory technicians and assistants, and research fellowship students and graduate students from all over the world. Samuels was a member of various medical societies and won several awards for his work. On 30 March 1978, Samuels suffered from immediate heart failure and passed away.

Extent

4 Boxes

Additional Description

Abstract

The Leo Tolstoy Samuels photograph collectionphotographs of Leo T. Samuels in various locations, often with others associated with the University of Utah. Also included in this collection is a photograph of a portrait painted by Alvin Gittins.