Archives of the Molteno Institute of Biology and Parasitology, 1908 - 1987
Scope and Contents
The surviving archives are few, providing mainly summary details of the building at its opening and its research activity.
Dates
- Creation: 1908 - 1987
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical / Historical
The Molteno Institute, endowed by Percy Alport Molteno (1861-1937, Trinity College) and his wife, Elizabeth Martin Molteno, to provide modern, spacious accommodation for the work of the Quick Laboratory, opened in a new building on the Downing Site in November 1921. The Quick Professor of Biology was its Director, responsible directly to the General Board of the Faculties and the Financial Board for its management. First known as the Molteno Institute for Research in Parasitology, its name changed in 1934 to the Molteno Institute of Biology and Parasitology. In 1987, the institute was suppressed, beccoming part of the Department of Pathology.
Extent
1 archive box(es) : paper; waxed linen; photograph
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The archives were transferred to the University Archives in 1999 except for the images catalogued as MOL 4/8-12 which were transferred from the Medical Library on 27 April 2022.
General
The online catalogue was completed in December 2004 and emended in January and February 2005 and November 2022.
Originator(s)
Molteno Institute of Biology and Parasitology
Finding aid date
2004-12-14 16:53:50+00:00
Repository Details
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