Description
Papers of William David McElroy (1917-1999), professor of biochemistry, the fourth chancellor (1972-1980) of the University
of California, San Diego; and former director (1969-1971) of the National Science Foundation.
Background
William "Bill" McElroy was born in Rogers, Texas, in 1917. He received a bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 1939,
where he played football from 1938-1939. He obtained a master's degree from Reed College in Oregon in 1941 and a doctorate
from Princeton University in 1943 both in biology, but it was at Princeton where McElroy first investigated bioluminescence
under the mentorship of E. Newton Harvey. McElroy received 12 honorary degrees including those from University of Notre Dame,
Johns Hopkins University, the University of San Diego, and the University of Bologna in Italy.
Extent
10.4 Linear feet
(19 archives boxes, 11 oversize folders, 6 art bin items)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Availability
Materials contained in Box 1, Folder 9 have been restricted by the donor. Additional materials containing personal information
are restricted. Also, original films are restricted; patrons must request user copies be produced.