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Series VIII: Requests For Help, (1944-1982)

 Series — Container: Cartons 49-50

Scope and Contents

Requests by general public and some physicians for treatment with human growth hormone, lipotropin, ACTH and b-endorphin. Also included are some general information requests. Due to the sensitive nature of some of these requests, especially for b-endorphin, which was postulated as a treatment for certain mental disorders and drug-addiction, including detailed medical information and x-rays the material has been restricted for xx years from date of creation and will become accessible as the restrictions expire.

Dates

  • Creation: (1944-1982)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English.

Access/Restriction:

Since some of the materials in the Li papers contain medical information on named individuals all users of the collection must sign a confidentiality agreement, stating that they will not use the names of any individual in association with medical information. Carton 49-56 have further restrictions on use, consult with Special Collections staff on availabilty.

Extent

From the Collection: 66.34 Linear Feet (51 cartons, 5 boxes, 1 oversize box)

General

--(Restricted)

Repository Details

Part of the UCSF Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
UCSF Kalmanovitz Library
530 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA 94143-0840 USA