Finding Aid for the Eugene Aserinsky Papers Biomed.0476

Finding aid prepared by Shira Peltzman, 2020.
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Online finding aid last updated 2020 November 24.
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Contributing Institution: UCLA Library Special Collections
Title: Eugene Aserinsky papers
Source: Buckley, Paul
Source: Buckley, Jill
Identifier/Call Number: Biomed.0476
Physical Description: 10 Linear Feet (20 boxes, 1 folder)
Date (inclusive): 1938-2003
Physical Location: Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
Language of Material: Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Unprocessed collection. Material is unavailable for access. Please contact Special Collections reference (spec-coll@library.ucla.edu) for more information.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

CONTAINS UNPROCESSED AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: Audiovisual materials are not currently available for access and will require further processing and assessment. If you have questions about this material please email spec-coll@library.ucla.edu.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Eugene Aserinsky Papers (Collection 476). Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History and Special Collections for the Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Jill and Paul Buckley, 2016.

Processing Information

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UCLA Catalog Record ID

UCLA Catalog Record ID: 8031004 

Scope and Contents

Materials related to the career of Eugene Aserinsky, Ph.D.: education (University of Maryland and University of Chicago); professional appointments (including military service in WW2 through faculty positions). Collection inlcudes research notes and statistics; manuscripts and bibliographical references notes; publications; lecture notes for teaching; correspondence; 2x2" and glass lantern slides, photographs, and films; "Robot" 35mm camera and lenses; DVDs of lectures/programs; and publicity about Aserinsky's discovery of REM sleep and other research. One carton of books. One flat folder file of original polygraph recordings and dissertation. Materials are in English. Includes 3 DVDs from professional meeting.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Buckley, Paul
Buckley, Jill