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Survival Nutrition Study, Reel 1 (16mm), March 27, 1956

 Item — Box: 4, Folder: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

During Dr. Harry Dyme's time at the Aero-Medical Laboratory, he conducted some field experiments to see what type of rations was best for artic survival. This collection holds some of his reports and corresponding photos of the tests as well as films.

Series I, Reports and Projects, contains Dr. Dyme's reports of his findings during his Alaskan tests in 1950 regarding rations as well as an abstract to the course of the tests. It also includes newspaper clippings of the results of similar tests. This series also has photographs of the field tests; the camp site, various photos of the precipitants.

Series II, Film and DVDs, consists of four 16mm film rolls and one 32mm film roll of the Alaskan tests and results. There are DVDs in this series that correspond with the film rolls.

Dates

  • Creation: March 27, 1956

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on accessing materials in this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.42 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

The 16mm and 32 mm film reels are stored off-site in the Special Collections and Archives Records storage area in the Medical Science Building.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
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