Arnold Towe reprint collection
Scope and Contents
The Arnold Towe Reprint Collection consists of assorted publications from the 1950s-1990s related to biology, animal behavior, the brain, and the somatosensory system used by neuroscientist Arnold Towe during his research. The articles are arranged in folders by subject, reflecting the way they were arranged either during processing or prior to their donation to HC&A. Some of the articles are signed by the author(s) to Dr. Towe.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-1990
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.
Conditions Governing Use
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.
Biographical Note
"Arnold L. Towe (1927-2002) was a noted neuroscientist who devoted the better part of his career to investigations of the behavior of single neurons and evoked extracellular field potentials in the somatosensory portion of the central nervous system. A member of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington for thirty years, Towe was a mentor, colleague, and friend of many neuroscientists in the United States and elsewhere."
Taken from HC&A Historical Notes blog post by Sara Piasecki, posted 2008/10/28.
http://ohsu-hca.blogspot.com/2008/10/arnold-l-towe-collection.html
Extent
6 Linear Feet (13 document boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Arnold Towe Reprint Collection consists of assorted publications from the 1950s-1990s related to biology, animal behavior, the brain, and the somatosensory system used by Washington-based neuroscientist Arnold Towe during his research.
Acquisition Information
The materials were donated to HC&A in 2008 by neurologist at Legacy Health, Robert J. Grimm, M.D.
Source
- Grimm, Robert J. (Donor, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Arnold Towe reprint collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Karen Peterson and Crystal Rodgers
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives Repository