Guide to the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution records MS.F.010

Finding aid prepared by Carole McEwan; updated by Sara Seltzer, 2014; updated by Sarah Glover, 2021.
Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
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The UCI Libraries
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Contributing Institution: Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries
Title: Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution records
Creator: Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution
Identifier/Call Number: MS.F.010
Physical Description: 4.5 Linear Feet (4 doc boxes and 1 flat box)
Date (inclusive): 1982-1995
Date (bulk): 1990-1995
Abstract: This collection consists of the records of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) which was officially established in January 1993, following the International Conference on Molecular Evolution in June 1992. These records consist primarily of correspondence that document the organization's origins and activities.
Language of Material: English .

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Preferred Citation

Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution records. MS-F010. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.
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Acquisition Information

Gift of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution, 1997.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

This collection consists of the records of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) which was officially established in January 1993, following the International Conference on Molecular Evolution in June 1992. These records consist primarily of correspondence that document the organization's origins and activities.

box 1

Box 1 1982-1995

Series Scope and Content Summary

This box contains correspondence, letters from Walter Fitch, 1984-1995, undated.
box 2

Box 2 1982-1995

Series Scope and Content Summary

This box contains correspondence, letters received by Walter Fitch, 1991-1993.
box 3

Box 3 1982-1995

Series Scope and Content Summary

This box contains correspondence, letters received by Walter Fitch, 1993-19995, undated; correspondence about, SMBE, 1993-1994; biographical information on Walter Fitch; Walter Fitch travel files 1991-1993; and International Conference on Molecular Evolution files, 1991.
box 4

Box 4 1982-1995

Series Scope and Content Summary

This box contains scientific associations and Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution annual meeting files.
box 5

Box 5 1982-1995

Series Scope and Content Summary

This box contains a posterboard to join SMBE, circa 1993.