George Glenner Papers
Mandeville Special Collections Library
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Descriptive Summary
Creator:
Glenner, George G., 1927-
Title: George Glenner Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1932 - 1995
Extent:
9.40 linear feet
(8 archives boxes and 7 records cartons)
Abstract: Papers of George Glenner (1928-1995), physician and research pathologist who specialized in Alzheimer's disease. In 1984
Glenner indentified the molecular structure of the beta amyloid protein and its relation to Alzheimer's disease. The collection
includes biographical materials, notebooks, writings, correspondence, certificates, awards, photographs, videorecordings,
and George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Center, Inc. materials.
The papers are arranged in seven series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS, 2) NOTEBOOKS, 3) WRITINGS BY GLENNER, 4) CORRESPONDENCE,
5) CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS, 6) AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS, and 7) GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER, INC.
Repository:
University of California, San Diego. Geisel Library. Mandeville Special Collections Library.
La Jolla, California 92093-0175
Collection number: MSS 0389
Language of Material:
Collection materials in English
Access
Collection is open for research.
Acquisition Information
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Preferred Citation
George Glenner Papers, MSS 0389. Mandeville Special Collections Library, UCSD.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Biography
George G. Glenner (1928-1995) graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1953 and studied surgery and
pathology at Mt. Sinai Hospital of New York and Mallory Institute at Boston City College. He served as chief of the Molecular
Pathology section and as chairman of the Department of Medicine and Physiology for the Foundation for Advanced Education in
the Sciences at the National Institutes of Health between 1958 and 1980.
In 1982 Glenner was appointed research pathologist in the Department of Pathology at UCSD School of Medicine. In 1984 he
identified the molecular structure of the beta amyloid protein and its association with Alzheimer's disease and set the stage
for future researchers. His subsequent research focused on enzyme treatments to cut the large amyloid precursor protein and
prevent plaques from forming in the brain.
In 1982 Glenner and his wife, Joy, founded the first Alzheimer's Family Center to provide day care for Alzheimer's patients
and respite for family caregivers. In 1987 they founded the Alzheimer's School of Dementia Care, which provided training
for nurses and other health care workers.
Glenner was a member of the National Alzheimer's Association Board of Directors and of the Medical/Scientific Advisory Board.
He also served as Medical Advisor to the Alzheimer's Association, San Diego, and he was the chairman of California State Alzheimer's
Disease Task Force. George Glenner was named San Diego Citizen of the Year for 1985 by the SAN DIEGO UNION.
Dr. George Glenner died on July 12, 1995.
Scope and Content of Collection
The George Glenner Papers document the life of a research pathologist who made major contributions to the research and diagnosis
of Alzheimer's disease. The collection includes notebooks, photographs, writings, correspondence, certificates, awards, and
videorecordings. The collection spans the years 1932 to 1995, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1956 to 1995. The
collection is arranged in seven series: 1) BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS, 2) NOTEBOOKS, 3) WRITINGS BY GLENNER, 4) CORRESPONDENCE,
5) CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS, 6) AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS, and GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER, INC.
SERIES 1: BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS
The BIOGRAPHICAL MATERIALS series contains articles and clippings (1945-1995) about Glenner. Also included are flyers and
pamphlets documenting Glenner's activities, photographs of Glenner and memorabilia.
SERIES 2: NOTEBOOKS
The second series, NOTEBOOKS, contains several of Glenner's notebooks from medical school, as well as laboratory notebooks
related to his Alzheimer's research in 1981-1982. The notebooks are arranged alphabetically.
SERIES 3: WRITINGS BY GLENNER
The third series, WRITINGS BY GLENNER, is arranged in two subseries: A) Bibliography and B) Miscellaneous Writings.
The Bibliography subseries contains three bound volumes containing Glenner's published writings (1957-1995) arranged in a
numerical order. His bibliography is found at the beginning of each volume.
The second subseries, Miscellaneous Writings, consists of materials related to Alzheimer's disease, aging and the impacts
of Alzheimer's on families. This subseries is arranged alphabetically.
SERIES 4: CORRESPONDENCE
The CORRESPONDENCE series contains two framed letters and a file of letters (1948-1995) of commendation and congratulation
written to Glenner.
SERIES 5: CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
The fifth series, CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS, is arranged in two subseries: A) Certificates and B) Awards. The first subseries
contains Glenner's certificates (1942-1991) arranged chronologically. The second subseries contains articles on awards that
Glenner received as well as his awards (1973-1995).
SERIES 6: AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
The sixth series, AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS, is arranged in two subseries: A) Slides and B) Videorecordings. The first subseries
contains twenty-five slides that document Glenner's major contributions to research about Alzheimer's disease. The second
subseries contains videorecordings on Alzheimer's research, training for caregivers and awards ceremonies.
SERIES 7: GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER, INC.
The seventh series, GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER, INC. contains annual reports, conference material, grant
applications, and a training manual.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Glenner, George G., 1927- -- Archives
Alzheimer's disease -- Etiology
Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Day Care -- California
Alzheimer's disease -- Research
Pathologists -- Biography
Contributors
Bush, George, 1924- -- correspondent
Poag, John, -- correspondent
Williams, Franklin, -- correspondent
box 1, folder 1
Articles and clippings about Glenner
1945 - 1977
box 1, folder 2
Articles and clippings about Glenner
1978 - 1995
box 1, folder 3
Biographical materials
1950 - 1995
box 2, folder 1
Memorabilia - Medical bag, lab coat and captain's hat
box 3, folder 2
Photographs of Glenner - Framed
1932 - 1993
box 4, folder 2
Alzheimer's I
Note
2/20/1981 - 10/7/1981.
box 4, folder 3
Alzheimer's II
Note
11/9/1981 - 12/2/1982.
box 4, folder 7
Consultations
1981 - 1982
box 4, folder 12
Pathology - Tissue Fractions
1982
box 5, folder 1
Bibliography (bound reprints) - Volume I
box 5, folder 2
Bibliography (bound reprints) - Volume II
box 6, folder 1
Bibliography (bound reprints) - Volume III
box 6, folder 3
Alzheimer's Disease and Normal Aging
1989
box 6, folder 5
California Alzheimer's Disease Task Force Report on Insurance Coverage for Respite and Related Care
1987
box 6, folder 6
Crucible - Family Dilemmas in Alzheimer's Disease: Day Care - An Alternative
1985
box 6, folder 7
Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders
Note
Chapter 16 in PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (1996).
box 6, folder 8
Hearing on California Alzheimer's Disease Task Force Report
1987
box 6, folder 9
Mortality/Morbidity Conference
1981
box 6, folder 10
Prefaces and introductions
box 6, folder 11
Presentation to the California Department of Aging on Long-Term Care Issues Impacting Alzheimer's Families
1994
box 6, folder 12
School of Medicine Associates (SOMA) Award Speech
1995
box 6, folder 13
Symposium on Amyloidosis Speech
1979
box 6, folder 14
Testimony for the Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing
1988
box 6, folder 15
Tumors of the Extra-Adrenal Paraganglion System (Including Chemoreceptors)
1974
Note
With Philip M. Grimley, M.D. [bibliography item #114].
box 7, folder 2
Letters of commendation and congratulation
1948 - 1995
box 7, folder 3, oversize AB006F
box 7, folder 4, oversize AB006F
box 7, folder 7, oversize AB006F
Framed certificate from Mount Sinai Hospital
1954
box 8, folder 1
Memorabilia - Framed certificates
1953 - 1995
box 9, folder 1
Articles and clippings on awards
1983 - 1995
box 9, folder 2, oversize AB006F
Captain U.S. Public Health Service - Framed medals
1979
box 9, folder 3, oversize AB006F
County of San Diego California Award
1989
box 9, folder 4, oversize AB006F
Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina Award
1973
box 9, folder 5, oversize AB006F
Metropolitan Life Foundation Award
box 9, folder 6, oversize AB006F
State of California - Executive Department Award
1983
box 13, folder 1
Toward an Understanding of Alzheimer's Disease: Major Research Contributions by George Glenner
Note
25 slides and caption list.
box 13, folder 2
Alzheimer's Training Series
box 13, folder 3
Alzheimer's Day Care Segment - Physician's Journal Medicine
box 13, folder 5
Glenner - Alzheimer's Research
box 14, folder 2
Metropolitan Alzheimer's Research Award
box 14, folder 3
San Diego Police Department Alzheimer's Training
box 14, folder 4
Sharing the Caring I and II
GEORGE G. GLENNER ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY CENTER, INC.
box 15, folder 2
Fourth International Conference
1994
box 15, folder 3
Grant application
1990
Note
Development and Assessment of a Comprehensive Training Program.
box 15, folder 4
Grant application
1992
Note
Cerebrovascular Amyloid Protein.
box 15, folder 5
Grant application
1992
Note
Survivorship Care and Training Program.