Funk, Casimir, 1884-1967

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b. Warsaw, Poland. Studied in Berne, Swizerland. Biochemist, forerunner in the field of nutritional science. Made first formulation of the concept of vitamins. Worked in the U.S. at Cornell Medical Center in New York and Columbia University as well as at H. A. Metz & Co.

From the description of Casimir Funk letter to Mock and Blum [manuscript], 1926 Nov 9. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 278802615

Author and biochemist.

From the description of Casimir Funk papers, 1944-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166317904

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creatorOf Funk, Casimir, 1884-1967. Casimir Funk papers, 1944-1963. Library of Congress
referencedIn Robert R. Williams Papers, 1911-1981, (bulk 1934-1961) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Funk, Casimir, 1884-1967. Casimir Funk letter to Mock and Blum [manuscript], 1926 Nov 9. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Funk, Casimir, 1884-1967. Letter. Smithsonian Institution. Libraries
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associatedWith Dibner, Bern, person
associatedWith Mock and Blum, person
correspondedWith Williams, Robert R., 1886-1965. person
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Birth 1884-02-23

Death 1967-01-19

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