Finding aid for the Nathan Pritikin papers LSC.1628
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Nathan Pritikin: Biography
Biography
Pritikin: The Man Who Healed America's Heart.
Ilene Pritikin's unpublished version of foreword for Pritikin: The Man Who Healed America's Heart.
Ilene Pritikin's notes for biographer Tom Monte.
Miles Robinson, M.D. (biographical material and eulogy).
Biographical article (never published) by Tim Johns, 1979.
Articles about Nathan by Tom Monte.
Proposed biographical films.
Biographical notes by brother, Albert Pritikin.
Biographical Information
Nathan's version of his life story, told to audiences.
Directory questionnaires ( Who's Who in America, etc.).
Curriculum vitae, etc.
Honors: Proposed Honors
UCLA: Proposed Chair.
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine ; Honorary Doctor of Science. (June 7, 1982)
Invitations to join organizations.
Other.
Posthumous, miscellaneous.
Posthumous: Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (June 5, 1988).
Personal Life
Birth certificate.
Move from Chicago to Santa Barbara.
Family life.
Food Nathan ate.
Genealogy: Family Relations
Genealogy:
Nathan's mother.
Nathan's father.
Wife: Ilene Pritikin.
Son: Robert Pritikin.
Brother: Albert Pritikin.
Living relatives, distant.
Living relatives, close.
Roland Pritikin (distant relative).
Growing-up Years
School records.
Boy Scouts.
Boyhood interests.
Letters from Former Employees/Business Associates
[No further description available].
Water.
Pursuing nutritonal interest while at business.
Formulating foods.
His Views on His Work
Evaluation of his own work (and his dreams).
Personality
Nathan Pritikin humor.
Sentimentality.
Persistence.
Traits.
Doodles/Notes.
Philosophy; Social Views; Heroes
Visions.
Social views.
Philosophy.
Politics, political action.
Heroes.
World War II.
65th Birthday: August 29, 1980
65th birthday: Longevity Center celebration.
Birthday cards.
Events Near End of Life/Media Reports on Death
Rumors concerning health.
Pacific Palisades Center: Grand Opening (January 19, 1985).
PRF Memorial Newsletter, Center Post tribute.
Nathan Pritikin Hall: August 29, 1986.
Personal papers; disposition.
Nathan Pritikin Library: August 29, 1985.
Miscellaneous: Family, Business Associates, Professionals as of September 22, 1983
Nathan Pritikin Library: August 29, 1985.
Nathan Pritikin: Earlier Businesses/and Patents
Patents: List of U.S./Foreign Patents
U.S. and foreign patents held by Pritikin.
Patents: Relating to Food/Health
Investigation of patents re food.
Blood treatment patients.
Patents: Miscellaneous Correspondence/Documents
Patents assigned to Intellux, Incorporated.
re Patent no.2,692,190 (method of making inlaid circuits).
re Patent no.2,849,583 (electrical resistor and method and (apparatus for producing resistors).
re Bendix Aviation Corporation royalties.
Miscellaneous correspondence/documents.
Prior Businesses: An Overview
Local newspaper coverage.
Business cards.
Customers of Pritikin's companies.
Products: Intellux, Photronics, Renco.
Businesses considered.
Creditors, some of.
Emerging new career: Publicity in his business publications.
Early Income Tax forms/financial records.
Prior Businesses: Photography
Photography businesses: Business cards, miscellaneous.
Photography businesses: Records.
Photography businesses: Customers' correspondence.
Prior Businesses: Glass Products Company
Glass Products Company records.
Research and Development (Miscellaneous)
Technical article written by Nathan.
Technical challenges (a sampling of Pritikin's solutions).
Pritikin's inquiries re Technical challenges.
Direct Positive (original title of folder).
X-Ray grid experiments.
Resistor Development/Business: Miscellaneous
Producing the resistor.
Resistor test results.
Resistor: Technical problems.
Resistor contracts: Government.
Resistor Development/Business: Lawsuit, Pritikin vs. Weinstein
Pritikin vs. Weinstein.
Nathan Pritikin: Personal Health: Research Studies Collected by N.P.
On His Personal Cancer
Latest (recent) leukemia file.
Nathan Pritikin: Personal Health
Nathan's Autopsy
Autopsy report and New England Journal of Medicine article.
Posthumous physician correspondence.
Nathan's death: Services, Staff press release; letters.
Newspaper ad.
Personal Medical Treatment for Cancer: II (Albany, New York)
Pentastatin decision (studies in Nathan's files).
Treatment in Albany.
Personal mementos - Albany stay.
Personal Medical Treatment for Cancer: I
Early treatment at UCLA.
Virus treatment for leukemia.
Nathan's notes on his treatment and responses.
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy: Dr. Kenneth Foon/NIH; article in Blood.
Robert Oldham, M.D. - Monoclonal antibody therapy.
Interferon therapy at UCLA.
Blood transfusions at UCLA.
Diagnosis dispute.
Golde, Dr. David.
History of radiation (etiology ?).
Personal Study of His Cancer Condition
Dr. Gerry Dougher.
Personal mementos re Nathan's cancer.
Laboratory Test Results and Related Studies and Notes
Lab test results: I.
Lab test results: II.
Bone marrow and blood slides (Nathan's).
Studies (miscellaneous) in Nathan's personal medical problems files.
Notes (miscellaneous) in Nathan's personal medical problems files.
Personal Medical Treatment (Heart Disease Era)
Sansum Clinic.
Personal physicians: Letters and reports.
ECG/Treadmill tests.
Experimentation with personal diet and exercise program.
Jogging records.
Health biography.
Personal Miscellaneous Health Records and Study
Nail problem.
Foot problems.
Thyroid problem.
Dental.
Vision, hearing.
Biological age tests.
Miscellaneous health problems and records.
Early Nutritional Career
LFC Study; JAMA Announcement; Other Promotional Efforts
LFC Study: JAMA article.
LFC Study: Assistance sought - devising protocol.
LFC Study: Nathan's letters promoting physician participation.
LFC Study: "Spinoff" Studies/Inquiries
Insurance company policy holders.
City of Los Angeles study (police and firemen).
LFC Study: Non-Participating Inquiry Letters
Inquiry letters: A - Q.
Inquiry letters: R - Z.
Miscellaneous - lay people.
Medical journals.
LFC Study: Participating Physicians
Form letters to inquiring and participating physicians.
LFC Study newsletters, case history reports.
LFC Study: Correspondence with participating physicians.
Evaluation of Study.
Physicians' kits and manuals.
LFC Study: Bio-Science Lab Reports
Bio-Science lab correspondence.
Data release forms.
Bio-Science lab reports.
Earliest Ties to Nutritional Groups: I. Longevity Foundation
Longevity Foundation: Nathan's influence re direction of activities.
Publication of "Live Longer Now."
Fund-raising for studies on Nathan's concepts.
Earliest Ties to Nutritional Groups: II. Alexander Poniatoff and Associated Groups
Foundation for Aging Research.
Alexander Poniatoff - general correspondence.
AMP Bio-Research Institute.
Alexander Poniatoff /Foundation for Nutrition & Stress Research.
Earliest Ties to Nutritional Groups: III. Miscellaneous
Southern California Aging Association.
Earliest Research
C----.
J---- F----.
N---- L----.
B---- L----.
J---- and J---- M----.
B---- and M---- S----.
L---- O----.
Earliest Consultations: II. Personal Contacts
[No further description available].
Early Study by Nathan of Nutritional Relationship to Degenerative Diseases
Sampling of earlier studies in files with Nathan's notes.
Early Correspondence re Health Interest
Stare, Dr. Frederick.
Research: General correspondence.
Long Beach Study
Long Beach Study: Financing/Contributions
Contribution appeals (unsuccessful).
Financial arrangements.
Expenses.
Supply contributors.
Long Beach Study: Organization
Baseline tests.
Angiograms.
Blood testing.
Dr. John Kern: Study input.
Relationship with V.A. Hospital.
Nathan's input.
Patient selection.
Long Beach Study: Diet Plan
[No further description available].
Long Beach Study: Reports of Results
Correspondence/talk.
Robert Pritikin: Reports to Dr. Weidman.
Published or completed reports.
Preparation of data for summary of study results.
Long Beach Study Patients: I. General, Miscellaneous
Nathan's summary letter to patients.
Patient records.
Dr. Stenn's patient: W---- (not part of study).
Patients of Dr. Wiedman (not part of study).
Long Beach Study Patients: II, A - K
A---- B----.
E---- B----.
K---- B----.
M---- C----.
G---- C----.
A---- F----.
S---- F.----
C---- H----.
R---- H----.
W---- K----.
J---- K----.
Long Beach Study Patients: III, L - Z
R.K.M.
Ed N.
C---- Q---- and P.Q.
M---- & F---- S----.
I---- S----.
L---- S----.
B---- S----.
Long Beach Study: Public Interest
YMCA Committee allegations concerning Nathan's ethics.
Media interest in Long Beach Study.
Publicity from Long Beach Study.
Quaker Oats Company interest.
Rochester, New York: V.A. Hospital.
Long Beach Study: I, V.A. Hospital's Post-Study Investigation
Deposition of Dr. John Kern.
Investigator's memoranda concerning Dr. John Kern.
Kern's correspondence in investigator's file.
Long Beach Study: II, V.A. Hospital's Post-Study Investigation
Deposition of Nathan Pritikin.
Investigator's memoranda concerning Nathan Pritikin.
Dr. John Kern: Dissociation from Study; recent correspondence.
Miscellaneous correspondence.
Correspondence with Senator Cranston and other friendly officials re V.A. investigation.
Correspondence re Dr. John Kern.
Correspondence with Pritikin (Robinson investigation).
V.A. correspondence (Robinson investigation).
Wilbert Aranow, M.D. - V.A. Hospital official.
Washington Post article by Dr. Robinson on V.A. Hospital conduct.
Nathan Pritikin: Writings/Talks
: Writing/Talks n.d.
Short single topic articles or talks.
Notes, transcripts and outlines for talks.
Talk synopsis form.
All-day talks.
Lorne Greene: Voice instruction.
: Writings/Talks 1984
Miscellaneous: talks. 1984
: PRF Sixth Annual Conference; Inaugural Dinner speech. April 28, 1984
Chapter contribution to book by Ken Dychtwald (with Nan Smith).
: Writings/Talks 1983
Talk outline.
Writing.
: Writings/Talks 1982
Guest Editorial: Preventive Medicine.
Houstonian Foundation (). January 22, 1982
: Writings/Talks 1981
PRF: Fifth Annual Conference. 1981
American Heart Association: May 14, 1981.
The Experts' Answer Book.
Dietary aspects of weight control and degenerative diseases.
: Writings/Talks 1980
Talks.
Writings.
The Book of Predictions.
: Writing/Talks 1979
[No further description available].
: Writings/Talks 1978
Writings/Talks.
American Medical Writers Association.
: Writings/Talks 1977
[No further description available].
: Writings/Talks 1976
Writings.
Journal of Applied Nutrition.
Lay Publications - Army.
: Writings/Talks 1975
Writings/Talks.
Debate with Dr. Carlton Fredericks.
: Writings/Talks 1974
[No further description available].
: Writings/Talks 1973
[No further description available].
: Writings/Talks 1972-1971
[No further description available].
"Three Volumes": Original Writings
Nathan's Originals in His Writing
Foreword - Nathan's original.
Introduction.
Current therapy.
Exercise.
Hearing Loss.
Hypertension.
Sight.
Sickle-cell Anemia.
Recommendations.
Summary/Conclusion.
Foreword/Guide to Readers: Introduction
Original typed copy.
Atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris, Hypertension
[No further description available].
Sight (originals).
Sight (paste-ups).
Diabetes
Original typed copy.
Miscellaneous Material
Atherosclerosis chapter - early version.
Table of Contents, vol.1-2.
Unbound Copies of Miscellaneous Chapters
Introduction.
vol.1 - Atherosclerosis.
vol.1 - Angina Pectoris.
vol.1 - Hypertension.
vol.2 - Miscellaneous Chapters (various versions).
vol.3 - Diabetes.
vol.1: Bound Book
[No further description available].
vol.2: Bound Book
[No further description available].
vol.3: Bound Book
[No further description available].
Edited Version, October 1988
[No further description available].
References re "Three Volumes"
Master List by author; Lecture list by author.
Lecture references - Master list.
Volume references.
Angina Pectoris: A - Z.
Arthritis References: A - Z.
Atherosclerosis References: A - Z.
Cancer References: A - Z.
Diabetes References: A - Z.
References re "Three Volumes": Original Card Index For Pritikin Home Research Library
References re "Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise"
Exercise: A - Z.
Gallstones: A - Z.
Hearing: A - Z.
Hypertension: A - Z.
Recommendations: A - Z.
Sight and Sound: A - Z.
References 1.
References 2.
References 3.
References 4.
Books By or About Nathan Pritikin
Nathan's Input in His Books
Intellectual input.
Dedications.
"Diet for Runners"
Runner's Book.
"Diet for Runners"; publicity.
"The Pritikin Promise"
Correspondence.
Best-seller list; publicity.
Books mailed.
"Restaurant Guide"
[No further description available].
Book corrections.
"Pritikin Permanent Weight-Loss Manual"
Ads, best-seller lists.
Art.
Case histories.
Miscellaneous.
Publicity.
Weight-Loss book (New).
"Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise": I
McGrady: Tapes and transcripts.
N.P. transcriptions for McGrady.
Patrick McGrady.
600 and 1000 calorie diets - McGrady's book.
"Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise": II
Permission to reproduce (from book).
Publicity, best-sellers list.
Bantam Books - paperback.
Miscellaneous corrections.
Book mailed.
"Live Longer Now"
[No further description available].
Pritikin Books: Miscellaneous
Grosset & Dunlap correspondence.
Other publishers considered.
Foreign language editions.
Literary agents.
Books: Pritikin's Contributions to Others
Denis Burkitt's High Fiber Cookbook.
Victor Glenn.
Maury Dean - Guide to Nutrition for Young People.
Joe D. Goldstritch.
Jon Leonard.
Trowell & Burkitt: Western Diseases.
Morton Walker.
Margot Siegel.
Dr. Anthony Satillaro.
Ellen Stern.
Book endorsements, etc.
Books: Unpublished
Correspondence re Miles Robinson, M.D. book with publishers.
Correspondence re Robinson book with Nathan.
Miscellaneous.
"The Pritikin Program" by Miles Robinson, M.D.
"The Longevity Center of Santa Barbara: Does its Research Merit a Federal Grant?" by Miles Robinson, M.D.
Books: Unpublished, Miscellaneous
Proposed contributions to books by others.
Robin Hur: Pritikin-sponsored book on economic implications of Dietary Lifestyle.
Possible books in future - Simon & Schuster.
Technical books on diabetes and other diseases for medical professionals.
Material for books on nutrition for all ages.
New exercise book.
John Fried - biography of Nathan.
Diseases
Alternative Therapies
New concepts of normality for blood values and nutritional composition.
Dietary supplements.
Chelation therapy.
Hydrogen peroxide perfusion.
"Magic drugs."
Miscellaneous Pathologies
Response to Pritikin Program (diverse conditions).
ALS.
Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Crohn's Disease.
Alzheimer's.
Lupus.
Migraine headaches.
Mitral valve disorder.
Multiple sclerosis.
Polycythemia rubra vera.
Parkinson's disease.
Psoriatic arthritis.
Spasm.
Allergies
[No further description available].
Artery closure
Reversal.
Arthritis
[No further description available].
Cancer
Breast cancer.
Colon cancer.
Dental Problems
Dental caries; gingivitis; gum disease.
Diabetes: Pritikin's Work With Diabetics
Pritikin's advice to diabetics.
Juvenile diabetes patients.
Experimentation with fructose drinks with diabetics.
Comments by others re effectiveness of Pritikin diet for diabetics.
Diabetes: Contact With Diabetes Researchers: Dr. James Anderson
1980-1983.
1978-1979.
1976-1977.
Anderson approached by Pritikin; funding obtained; Study completed.
Anderson papers, abstracts and talks.
Diabetes: Contact With Other Diabetes Researchers and ADA
Joslyn Diabetic Foundation.
Rachmiel Levine, M.D.
Shirley Masaoka, M.D.
Mayer Davidson, M.D.
McMillan, Donald E., M.D.
David Robbins, M.D.
Israel Rabinowitch, M.D.
American Diabetes Association.
Diabetes: Soliciting Support for Concept That Diet is Cause of Type II Diabetes, etc.
Berk correspondence.
Kroc Foundation.
Request for funds for diabetic study.
People receiving diabetes manuscript.
Diabetes: Kirsten Foundation: Dr. Melvin Wiedman
K---- and L---- G----; Kirsten Foundation Correspondence.
Kirsten Foundation: Financial support for LFC & Long Beach Studies.
Diabetes: Support for Dr. Paul Lacy's Work With Islet Transplants (Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri)
Islet Transplant Study - Paul Lacy, M.D. Correspondence, research reports and notes.
Research at Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes with fetal tissue transplants.
Barbara and Marvin Davis: Funds sought for diabetic research.
Diabetes: Pritikin's Letters to Members of U.S. Congress (February 22, 1982) and to Health Editors
Nathan Pritikin Letter (); Replies by Congressmen. February 22, 1982
Nathan Pritikin Letter to health editors.
Miles Robinson, M.D. - Monogram on diabetes for PRF.
Miles Robinson, M.D. - Book Promotion: Pritikin statement on diabetes.
Miscellaneous writings and studies by Pritikin associates.
Attempts to publish diabetes manuscript and early results with diabetics.
Foot Problems
"Walk, Don't Run" - Wikler.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Celiac disease.
Colitis.
Constipation: N.P. Protocol.
Hearing Loss
[No further description available].
Heart Disease
Heart disease reversal claim by N.P.
[No further description available].
Hypertension
[No further description available].
Hypertension monograph by Dr. Miles Robinson for PRF.
Kidney Disease
[No further description available].
Longevity
[No further description available].
Obesity
[No further description available].
Osteoporosis
[No further description available].
Senility
[No further description available].
Sickle-Cell Disease
Personal writings.
Skin Disorders
Psoriasis.
Stroke
[No further description available].
Tumors
[No further description available].
Visual Problems
[No further description available].
Government
State of California: Governor's Council on Wellness & Physical Fitness
[No further description available].
State of California: Department of Health
[No further description available].
Seminar.
[No further description available].
U.S. Dietary Guidelines
School lunch program.
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
U.S. Guidelines (Revised) - September 1985.
Medicaid (nursing and convalescent homes).
U.S. Congress: Individual Members
Frank Annunzio.
Senator Henry Bellmon.
President Jimmy Carter.
Senator Alan Cranston.
Senator Jake Garn.
Senator Orrin Hatch.
Senator Richard Lugar.
Senator Robert Mollohan.
Senator George McGovern.
Senator William Proxmire.
Senator Richard Schweiker.
Congressman Henry Waxman.
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute: Dr. Levy
Correspondence.
Levy correspondence with Congressman Robert Leggett.
Presentation for NHLBI Consultation/LRI (). March 8, 1978
NHLBI policies attached (Robinson writings).
NHLBI policies.
NIH: Studies
Low-fat diet effects.
Pritikin response re LRC Study.
NIH Lipid Research Clinics Study - 1984.
MRFIT & PEP Programs.
Federal Trade Commission; N.P. Response to FTC Charges
FTC (Boston), 1984.
FTC (Washington), 1983.
Senate Sub-Committee Hearings
Senate Committee on Labor & Human Resources (November 1985).
Senate Sub-Committee Hearing: February 20, 1980.
Select Senate Sub-Committee Hearing on Nutrition & Human Needs (February 1977).
Government Agencies - Miscellaneous
James Iacono, Department of Agriculture.
Early grant applications investigations.
NIH, Behavioral Medical Branch.
National Institute on Aging.
Department of HEW.
U.S. Government contacts: Miscellaneous.
Carson Conrad, President's Council on Physical Fitness.
Food and Drug Administration.
Federal Judicial Center.
Speaking Engagements
1974
International Academy of Metabology, March 21-24, 1974.
American Academy of Medical Preventics, September 28, 1974.
Westside Senior Center. Santa Barbara, December 4, 1974.
1975
International College of Applied Nutrition, April 18, 1975.
International Academy of Preventive Medicine, April 20, 1975.
Eastside Senior Center. Santa Barbara, June 10, 1975.
Los Angeles Atherosclerosis Group, November 6, 1975.
Tri-Counties Podiatric Society, December 9, 1975.
1976
American Association of University Women. Ventura, January 10, 1976.
International Association of Cancer Victims and Friends, March 10, 1976.
Cosmopolitan Club, May 6, 1976.
American Nutrition Society. Pasadena, May 26, 1976.
Science and Engineering Council. Santa Barbara, June 2, 1976.
YMCA, Santa Barbara, July 30, 1976.
Santa Barbara Community Group, September 12, 1976.
International Academy of Metabology, October 2, 1976.
State University of New York, Buffalo: Dental Alumni Association, October 15, 1976.
California Association of Nurse Anasthetists, November 21, 1976.
Kiwanis Club. Santa Barbara, November 24, 1976.
Santa Barbara City College, Continuing Education, November 30, 1976.
Montecito Rotary Club, November 30, 1976.
Santa Monica: Organic Garden and Nutrition Club, December 1, 1976.
1977
National Health Federation, January 30, 1977.
Hunt-Wesson Foods, February 11, 1977.
Loma Linda University: School of Health Alumni Association, March 8, 1977.
Radio Interview - NBC, March 12, 1977.
Today Show, March 16, 1977.
California Department of Health, March 18, 1977.
Torrance Memorial Hospital, March 26, 1977.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, April 5, 1977.
CBS-TV Filming, May 1, 1977.
Guardians of the Jewish Home for the Aged, May 3, 1977.
Helping Hand of Los Angeles, September 30, 1977.
Southern California Academy of Nutrition Research, October 1, 1977.
Energy Works, November 14, 1977.
SCIFTS - Hunt-Wesson Foods, November 16, 1977.
City of Hope, November 20, 1977.
National Running Week, December 30-31, 1977.
: Invitations to Speak (Possible Acceptance). 1977
1978
B'nai Brith, January 10, 1978.
Vista del Mar, January 11, 1978.
Sherman Oaks Community Hospital, January 24, 1978.
San Diego State University, March 3, 1978.
American College of Cardiologists, March 6, 1978.
"AM Chicago" - TV, March 20, 1978.
Hinman Dental Meeting. Atlanta, March 22, 1978.
Nutrition Symposium. Ruth Weg, April 11, 1978.
USC, Kazarian, April 22, 1978.
American Heart Association. Greater Los Angeles, April 26, 1978.
Hofstra University. New York, May 3, 1978.
Danbury Hospital. Connecticut, May 4, 1978.
California Dental Association, May 6, 1978.
Texas Bankers Convention, May 8, 1978.
Schools Food Services. Southern California, May 12, 1978.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group, May 23, 1978.
Insurance Rehabilitative Study Group. San Diego, May 24, 1978.
Consortium of Community Colleges: TV, May 26, 1978.
Michael Jackson Talk Show, June 1, 1978.
Roberts Nutrition Symposium, June 9, 1978.
Hughes Aircraft Company, June 20, 1978.
Harold Keene Talk Show, July 30, 1978.
Salk Institute, August 1, 1978.
Rotary Club. San Diego, August 3, 1978.
Sharp Hospital. San Diego, August 4, 1978.
American Medical Writers, September 6, 1978.
Hollywood Rotary Club, September 12, 1978.
Hollywood Rotary Club, September 12, 1978.
Orthomolecular Medical Society. San Diego, September 16, 1978.
David Susskind Show. New York, October 6-7, 1978.
American Nutrition Society. Pasadena, October 25, 1978.
School of Dental Medicine. University of Pennsylvania, November 1, 1978.
Deborah Heart & Lung Center. Philadelphia, November 2, 1978.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Michigan, November 3, 1978.
Leisure World. Laguna Hills, November 15, 1978.
Schedules 1979
Santa Monica Track Club, January 26, 1979.
St. Joseph Medical Center, January 26, 1979.
Metropolitan Denver Dental Society, January 17, 1979.
International Conference on Gastroenterology, Family Practice Conference, February 2, 1979.
Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, February 17, 1979.
UCLA Medicine & Society Forum, February 22, 1979.
Malibu Rotary Club, February 22, 1979.
Hunt-Wesson Foods, February 27, 1979.
Phoenix Gazette: Off & Running Seminar, March 17, 1979.
Leisure World, March 20/28, 1979.
American Geriatric Society & Dental Hospital, March 24-25, 1979.
Grosset & Dunlap Book Tour, March 30-May 10, 1979.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group. San Diego, April 5, 1979.
UC Santa Barbara, Extension, April 7, 1979.
Western Michigan University, April 20, 1979.
Ann Borgess Hospital, Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium (Kalamazoo), April 20, 1979.
Cancer Victims Symposium (Minneapolis), April 21, 1979.
California Health Maintenance, April 26, 1979.
College of the Redwoods, May 5, 1979.
Walden School. New York, May 12, 1979.
Castle Memorial Hospital. Hawaii, May 21, 1979.
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. North Hollywood, May 22, 1979.
California Laundry Convention. Monterey, May 24, 1979.
University of Pennsylvania Dental Group, June 3, 1979.
Pomona Valley Community Hospital, June 5, 1979.
College of Dental Surgeons. Vancouver, B.C., June 7, 1979.
Northridge Hospital, June 19, 1979.
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, June 25, 1979.
Mike Douglas Show, July 3, 1979.
St. Joseph Hospital, July 20, 1979.
Sunburst Farms. Ventura, July 30, 1979.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Harbor City, August 22, 1979.
Los Angeles Jr. Chamber of Commerce, September 19, 1979.
Grosset & Dunlap Book Tour, September 20-November 6, 1979.
National Institutes of Health, September 27, 1979.
University of California. Irvine. Tennessee, October 4, 1979.
Western Dental Society. Los Angeles, October 9, 1979.
American Heart Association. San Francisco, October 11, 1979.
Physicians' Post-Graduate Cardiovascular Symposium. San Francisco[?], October 12, 1979.
Orthomolecular Medical Society: Pritikin-Atkins Debate, October 14, 1979.
Cal State Fullerton, October 16, 1979.
University of California. San Diego, October 18, 1979.
Fargo (North Dakota) Clinic - Cardiovascular Symposium, October 20, 1979.
California Route Operators, October 19, 1979.
Orangewood Academy. Garden Grove, October 28, 1979.
University Connecticut School Dental Medicine/So. New England Acad. Prct. Med.[?], October 31, 1979.
Deborah Heart & Lung Center. Philadelphia, November 1, 1979.
Professional Educators Seminar. Toronto, November 2, 1979.
Dental Education, University of Pennsylvania, November 4, 1979.
Westmoreland Community College. Pennsylvania, November 7, 1979.
Swedish Covenant Hospital. Chicago, November 9, 1979.
American Heart Association. Anaheim, November 12-15, 1979.
Harbor Dental Society, November 13, 1979.
College of Osteopathic Surgeons, November 16, 1979.
National Society for Cardiovascular Technology. Maryland, November 29, 1979.
David Susskind Show, December 1, 1979.
Ambassador College. Pasadena, December 11-12, 1979.
WGST Radio Interview. Atlanta, Georgia, December 15, 1979.
Los Robles Hospital. Thousand Oaks, December 21, 1979.
Speaking Engagements: 1976-1985
1. Cancelled, refused or withdrawn.
2. Staff invitations to speak.
1976-1979.
1980-1985.
Speaking Engagements
Schedules 1980
Sun Coast Heart Association. Florida, January 12, 1980.
Georgetown University Dental Society, January 18-19, 1980.
University of Iowa Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, January 22-23, 1980.
Dallas Midwinter Dental Clinic, January 27, 1980.
Phil Donahue Show, January 31, 1980.
South Bay Hospital Nutrition Symposium, February 1, 1980.
CBS News Taping, February 6, 1980.
Palm Springs Academy of Medicine, February 7-8, 1980.
Eisenhower Medical Center Post-Graduate Seminar. Palm Springs, February 7, 1980.
Round Table West, February 21, 1980.
ABC - Channel 7, March 3, 1980.
Center for Integral Medicine Conference, March 1-2, 1980.
University of Pennsylvania - Schools of Dental Medicine, March 5, 1980.
Allentown Hospital. Pennsylvania, March 5, 1980.
Jersey Shore Medical Center. New Jersey, March 6, 1980.
International Congress on Colonoscopy. Florida, March 7, 1980.
New York University Dental Education Program, March 9, 1980.
KTAR Radio (Arizona) - Interview, March 14, 1980.
PRF Fund-raising Dinner. Arizona, March 16, 1980.
Palm Beach Round Table, March 20, 1980.
Australian Book Tour (Grosset & Dunlap), March 21-April 2, 1980.
American Association of Endodontists. Los Angeles, April 19, 1980.
4th Annual Conference, Pritikin Research Foundation, April 19-20, 1980.
Northridge Hospital Foundation Medical Center, April 22, 1980.
Boeing Management Association. Seattle, April 28, 1980.
King County Health Planning Council. Seattle, April 28, 1980.
Wisconsin Dental Association, May 4, 1980.
Northern Virginia Dental Society, May 7, 1980.
Halifax Hospital Medical Center. Florida, May 9, 1980.
St. Claire's Hospital. New Jersey, May 13, 1980.
Bergen Community College. New Jersey, May 14, 1980.
Main Line Dental Society, Lankenau Hospital. Pennsylvania, May 15, 1980.
National Management Association, Rockwell. Sherman Oaks, May 20, 1980.
Pasadena Rotary Club, May 21, 1980.
Portland Dietetic Association, May 22, 1980.
Caribbean Cruise, May 24, 1980.
Technion. Philadelphia, May 31, 1980.
Phone Interviews from Center (nation-wide radio), June 1980.
Anchorage Community College, June 6-7, 1980.
Mt. Sinai Medical Center. Milwaukee, June 12, 1980.
Swedish Covenant Hospital. Chicago, June 12, 1980.
Bantam Books: Toronto, June 13, 1980.
Professional Education Seminars. Toronto, June 14, 1980.
Florida Academy of Family Physicians, June 15, 1980.
American Heart Association. Bakersfield, June 20, 1980.
Teleconference: University of Nebraska. Lincoln, June 24, 1980.
Beverly Hills Progressive Savings & Loan, June 24, 1980.
Southern California Academy of General Dentistry, June 28, 1980.
Academy of General Dentistry. San Diego, July 2, 1980.
Leisure Village, July 25, 1980.
Taping - TV, August 7, 1980.
Media Appearances - Bantam Books. Sacramento, September 9, 1980.
New York: PR Appearances, September 21-24, 1980.
UCLA: Department of Medicine, Family Practise, October 10, 1980.
Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists. Florida, October 14, 1980.
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. Chicago, October 15, 1980.
Alumni Meeting. Chicago, October 16, 1980.
Media Appearances - Bantam Books - Chicago, etc., October 16-31, 1980.
St. Barnabas Medical Center. New York, October 23, 1980.
Medical Joggers Association Annual Meeting, October 24-25, 1980.
Health and Fitness Fair. Ottawa, Canada, October 26, 1980.
North Mississippi Medical Center. Tupelo, November 11-12, 1980.
Santa Barbara - Ventura County Dental Association, November 20, 1980.
Annual Caduceus Conference, Kaiser Northwest, November 23, 1980.
Christmas Festival, Natchitoches. Los Angeles, December 6,1980.
TV Show "Speaking Out" - Toronto, December 11, 1980.
Mt. Sinai Hospital/American Friends of Hebrew University. New York, December 12, 1980.
American College of Cardiology. New York, December 13, 1980.
Alumni Party - Philadelphia, December 14, 1980.
TV Show - "AM-PM" - Philadelphia, December 15, 1980.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center December 18, 1980.
Calendar: (Master Calendar/Itinerary). 1981
: Schedules. 1982-1984
: Physician Audiences. 1978-1985
: Speakers' Bureau. 1981
Recurrent Coronary Prevention Project. San Francisco, January 16, 1981.
California Conference of Health Educators. Asilomar, February 4, 1981.
Monterey Eskaton Hospital, February 4, 1981.
Chicago Dental Society, February 14, 1981.
Bauer Hospital-St. Mary Medical Center. Long Beach, February 21, 1981.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, March 5, 1981.
WXYZ Radio Interview, March 30, 1981.
Broadway Department Store - Autograph PR, March 31, 1981.
Grosset & Dunlap Book Tour, April 27, 1981.
Channel 2 - "Interface," May 7, 1981.
California Heart Association. Monterey, May 14, 1981.
St. Francis Hospital. New York, May 29, 1981.
Dialogue - "Good Food of the 80's" - New York, June 23, 1981.
San Diego Heart Institute, July 10-12, 1981.
UCLA Graduate School of Management Seminar. Ojai, July 14, 1981.
UC Irvine Health Services, July 22, 1981.
P.R. Schedules - Grosset & Dunlap Book Tour, August 30-September 4, 1981.
Bullock's Del Amo. Torrance, September 10, 1981.
TV: Taped Interviews, Cable, September 10, 1981.
California Dental Association. San Francisco, September 10, 1981.
American Medical Writers Association. New York, September 14, 1981.
American Heart Association. Reading, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1981.
Hadassah. Hartford, Connecticut, September 17, 1981.
Academy of General Dentistry. Hartford, September 17, 1981.
"Today" Show, September 18, 1981.
Management Accounting Practise Conference. Kansas City, September 22, 1981.
American Association of Fitness Directors. Florida, September 24, 1981.
Pratt & Whitney Fitness Program. Florida, September 25, 1981.
Robinson's. Santa Monica, October 1, 1981.
University of California. San Diego, October 3-4, 1981.
American Dental Association. Kansas City, October 27, 1981.
Deborah Heart & Lung Center Forum. New Jersey, October 29, 1981.
Peninsula Hospital Center. New York, October 30, 1981.
New York University Dental Center, October 31, 1981.
LSU Dental School. New Orleans, November 6, 1981.
Milwaukee: PR Appearances - Bantam Books, November 9, 1981.
Santa Barbara City College, November 13, 1981.
National Charity League. Glendale, November 19, 1981.
Long Beach Medical Association, November 19, 1981.
Swedish Covenant Hospital. Chicago, December 7, 1981.
1982
The Houstonian Foundation, January 22, 1982.
American Medical Joggers Association, January 23, 1982.
Los Angeles County Medical Association, March 11, 1982.
Academy of General Dentistry. Chicago, March 14, 1982.
Roseville Community Hospital, March 18, 1982.
Sacramento District Dental Society, March 19, 1982.
Bantam Books: PR Tour, March 15-April 9, 1982.
Greater Long Island Dental Meeting. New York, April 1, 1982.
New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, April 30, 1982.
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, June 6, 1982.
Young Presidents Organization, June 8, 1982.
Cedars-Sinai Hospital, June 21, 1982.
Dalton Books, July 8, 1982.
Real Foods, Incorporated. Allentown, Pennsylvania, July 10, 1982.
Parker Chiropractic. San Francisco, July 17, 1982.
Family Practise Symposium. Tarzana, September 7, 1982.
Placentia Linda Community Hospital, September 27, 1982.
American Academy of Periodontology. Anaheim, October 6, 1982.
International Heart Foundation. Phoenix, October 10, 1982.
Australia Tour, October 1982.
Des Moines Dental District Society, October 22, 1982.
Downingtown Schedule, October-December 1982.
American Academy of Gold Foil Dentists. Los Angeles, November 4, 1982.
American Diabetes Association. San Francisco, November 19, 1982.
Pasadena Medical Society, December 14, 1982.
1983
East Coast District Dental Society. Miami Beach, January 21, 1983.
UCLA: Medical Students, January 27, 1983.
Radio Interview, January 30, 1983.
TV Show: "Consumer Line" - Trenton, New Jersey, February 10, 1983.
Academy of General Dentistry. Houston, February 24, 1983.
Northeast Dental Society, March 9, 1983.
PBS-TV: Detroit, March 9, 1983.
Yale: Medical Students. New Haven, March 10, 1983.
Columbia University Dental School, March 11, 1983.
Downingtown - New York, March 12-14, 1983.
Alpha Omega Dental. New York, April 8, 1983.
Ninth District Dental Society. West Point, April 13, 1983.
San Fernando Valley Optometric Society, April 27, 1983.
Santa Barbara Public Library, May 2, 1983.
Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, May 5, 1983.
TV: Washington, May 9, 1983.
St. Louis University Medical Center. Cardiac Rehabilitation, May 13, 1983.
Nutrition Symposium. Newport Beach, May 20-21, 1983.
Washington - Downingtown, June 2-5, 1983.
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. Los Angeles, June 6, 1983.
American Society of Dentistry for Children. Los Angeles, June 7, 1983.
Oklahoma City Heart Conference, June 9-11, 1983.
Academy of General Dentistry. Toronto, July 16-20, 1983.
Aerobics Wellness Seminar. Dallas, August 15, 1983.
Dr. Ernest Wynder, September 13, 1983.
Frozen Foods Festival, September 13, 1983.
New York City Marathon, October 22, 1983.
PR Tour: Simon & Schuster, October 24-November 16, 1983.
700 Club. Virginia Beach, November 21-22, 1983.
Washington University. St. Louis, November 30, 1983.
The Guardians. Los Angeles, December 13, 1983.
1984
Radio-Telephone Interviews, January-February 1984.
"Mid-Morning L.A." - TV, February 9, 1984.
Book Tour: Simon & Schuster, February 20-March 2, 1984.
California Society of Dentistry for Children, March 2-4, 1984.
Cardiothoracic Symposium. San Diego, March 10, 1984.
TV Interview, March 19, 1984.
D.C. Dental Meeting, April 8, 1984.
Downingtown, April 5-9, 1984.
Pritikin Foods Promotion. Tucson, April 15-20, 1984.
Denver Triathlon: Thompson Kitchens, July 27-28,1984.
Life Underwriters. Vancouver, September 28, 1984.
Academy of Dentistry Intern. Atlanta, October 21, 1984.
Roane-Anderson County Medical Society. Tennessee, October 30, 1984.
Nathan Pritikin Correspondence With Medical/Professionals: 1976-1977
Approximately 27 files.
Nathan Pritikin Correspondence With Medical/Professionals: 1978-1979
Approximately 22 files.
Nathan Pritikin Correspondence With Medical/Professionals; 1980-1985
Approximately 25 files.
Bryant, Dr. Vaughn (Anthropologist).
Blankenhorn, Dr. David (USC).
Brown, Dr. Michael.
Connor, Dr. William.
Castelli, Dr. William.
Dreyfus, Dr. Pierre.
Droubay, Dr. Peter.
Eliahou, Dr. H.E.
Falsetti, Dr. Herman.
Finney, Dr. James.
Fisher, Dr. Martin.
Grundy, Dr. Scott.
Jones, Dr. Robert.
Kempner, Dr. Walter.
Leaf, Dr. Alexander.
Levine, Dr. Rachmiel.
Lucas, Dr. Charles - Power, Dr. Laurence.
Mazess, Dr. Richard.
Maxwell, Dr. Edwin (D.D.S.).
Morrison, Dr. Lester M.
Palgi, Aviva, Ph.D.
Pauling, Dr. Linus.
Rapaport, Dr. Felix.
Raskin, Dr. Philip.
Swank, Dr. Roy.
Silberman, Dr. Richard.
Vignes, Dr. A.J.
Other researchers, miscellaneous.
Research Interest: Miscellaneous
Gerontology Researchers/Educators.
Cholestyramine/Plaque Regression.
Paris II Study (Persantine - Aspirin).
Research correspondence re weight-loss book.
Nathan Pritikin contact with lay persons (special regimen).
Foreign translations.
Public Influence
Competitive Centers and Programs: I. Operated by Former Pritikin Associates or Employees
Bennett, Cleaves, M.D.
Delgado, Nick.
Leonard, Jon - Tucson Institute of Health.
Horning, Merritt, M.D.
Taylor, Glen.
Whitaker, Julian, M.D.
Wiegle, Bill.
Zifferblatt, Dr. Steven.
Other competitors previously associated with Pritikin.
Competitive Centers and Programs: II. Other Probably Influenced By Pritikin's Example
California Primary Physicians.
CHEER Program, Dr. Charles Kleeman.
Ben-Oni, Dr. Molka.
Fox, Dr. Arnold.
Haas, Dr. Robert.
Sircus, Dr. Sidney.
Weimar Institute.
West, Dr. Larry.
Competitors: Miscellaneous.
New Longevity Centers and Programs: Cooperators
Medical people wanting to start similar programs in U.S.
Pritikin and associates: East Coast Center.
Medical and lay people wanting to start similar programs.
Medical and lay people wanting to start similar programs (abroad).
Centers using Pritikin book and brochures.
Helix (England): Dodson-Keable.
Cardiofitness Center/Systems.
Followers or Supporters: Nutritional/Health Organizations
American Health Foundation: Dr. Ernest Wynder.
American Nutrition Society, Pasadena.
Center for Science, Public Interest: Dr. Michael Jacobson.
Miscellaneous organizations.
Followers/Supporters: Institutions
Military Personnel - Supporters.
Prisons.
Nursing Homes; Senior housing.
Followers: Outreach programs for poor.
Fenton Foundation.
Miscellaneous institutions.
M.D. Referrals by Longevity Center
Physicians referral of patients by Longevity Center.
Santa Barbara Area Medical Community
Ackerman, Dr. John.
Robinson, Dr. Miles.
"Friendly" physicians - Santa Barbara.
"Neutral" or hostile physicians - Santa Barbara.
Medical Society of Santa Barbara.
Burns, Wyman, D.D.S.
Direct Relief Foundation.
Followers/Supporters: Physicians: I, II, III
Belsky, Dr. Marvin.
Cooper, Dr. Kenneth (Cooper Clinic, Dallas).
Douglass, Dr. John.
Fogel, Dr. Richard.
Friedman, Dr. Meyer.
Litzow, Dr. Thaddeus.
Loop, Dr. Floyd.
McDougall, Dr. John.
Nalbandian, Dr. Robert.
Nequin, Dr. Noel.
Power, Dr. Lawrence.
Retherford, Dr. Ralph.
Rosin, Dr. Ben.
Silverstein, Dr. Robert.
Stuppy, Dr. Laurence.
Talbot, Dr. John.
Wukasch, Dr. Don.
Miscellaneous followers/supporters, physician/dentist.
Followers or Supporters: Students and Educators
Pritkin Program on college campuses.
Junker, Dr. Louis - economist.
Insurance companies; Health education.
Students: Chiropractic.
Miscellaneous health educators.
Dental Interest in Program
Sheets, Dr. Charilyn, D.D.S.
Dental interest.
Followers or Supporters: Suggestions
Diet Suggestions.
Expansion of program.
Miscellaneous groups/individuals.
Followers or Supporters: Miscellaneous Prominent People
Brown, Governor Jerry.
Cousins, Norman.
Gordon, Jack (State Senator).
MacLaine, Shirley.
Scott, Willard.
Miscellaneous prominent people.
Supporters: Media (Partial)
Diane Broughton.
Miscellaneous.
Ulene, Dr. Art.
Government agency physicians.
Foreign.
Restaurants Catering to Pritikin Dieters
"Pritikin" on restaurant menus.
Food Products Developed for Others
Continental non-fat yogurt.
Food Products Endorsements/Acceptability/Interest
Food companies seeking business or endorsement.
Vita-Mix Corporation: William and Ruth Barnard.
Product acceptability.
Quaker Oats Company.
Public Dialogue
Scientific Press: JAMA - N.P. Letter: (Letters Answered) March 2, 1984
[No further description available].
Scientific Press: JAMA - Lundberg ( JAMA editor)-Pritikin Correspondence (1983)
Pritikin letter to JAMA editor ; accepted for publication. (1983)
Correspondence of Pritikin and Lundberg (editor).
JAMA: Enclosures for letter to Lundberg (). June 28, 1983
Pritikin letter to JAMA editor : TV interview. (1983)
Scientific Press: JAMA - Pritikin Diet and Studies of Other Investigators
Canadian diet study (Dr. G. Brown & Pritikin diet, ). October 1981
Ornish study: JAMA report (January 1983).
Scientific Press: JAMA - Review of Pritikin programs by Therese Mondeika (1980)
Mondeika review - JAMA (); Pritikin rebuttals. January 4, 1980
Pritikin- JAMA correspondence re Mondeika review.
Public criticism of Mondeika review: Dr. James Rigg.
Public criticisms/interest in Mondeika review.
Media response.
Inquiry letters from JAMAreaders in response to Pritikin's rebuttal to Mondeika review.
Scientific Press: JAMA - Article on Pritikin Diet (1976 and Earlier)
JAMA: Paul Sampson article (1975-76).
JAMA: LFC Study announcement (1974).
Scientific Press: Miscellaneous Publications
American Council, Science & Health: News and Views.
American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery.
American Medical News.
Caduceus.
Lancet: Humorous editorial (September 28, 1985).
Mental Acuity, Merzbacher study.
Medical Month.
Medical Tribune.
Medical University Newsletters.
Medical World News.
Preventive Medicine.
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology (Dr. Hugh Trowell).
UCLA Health Insights.
Miscellaneous scientific press.
Book Criticisms
Criticisms, correspondence.
Reviews of books.
Consumer Reports Article
Consumer Reports article - Pritikin rebuttal.
Media response and interest.
Pritikin - Consumer Reports correspondence.
Letters to Consumer Reports in support of Pritikin diet.
Readers' requests for Pritikin answer to Consumer Reports criticisms.
Miscellaneous correspondence re Consumer Reports article.
Diet Ratings, Food Writers Reviews
Diet ratings.
Theodore Berland: Diet ratings.
Nutritional controversy: Jane Brody.
Controversy with Kayser's health stores.
Nutrition controversy: Food writers.
Popular Diets
Cambridge diet.
Weight Watchers.
Popular diets: Atkins Diet
Pritikin-Atkins "Debate" (pre-litigation).
Others' critiques of Atkins (or Atkins-type) diet.
Atkins vs. Pritikin lawsuit: Legal documents.
Media reports on Atkins vs. Pritikin lawsuit.
Miscellaneous Nutritional Controversies
[No further description available].
Dale Alexander.
Winick, Dr. Myron.
Alfin-Slater, Dr. Roslyn.
Authorities
Gotto, Dr. Antonio - AHA dietary guidelines.
Herbert, Dr. Victor.
Mayer, Dr. Jean.
Olson, Dr. Robert.
Oster, Dr. Kurt.
Solomon, Dr. Neil.
Institutions
A.D.A. - Los Angeles, Janet Segal, R.D.
American Dietetic Association.
American Heart Association.
American Medical Association.
Arizona Heart Institute.
California Medical Association.
Los Angeles County Medical Association.
Humana Hospital (Schroeder).
Meat Institute.
National Confectioners Association.
UCLA.
Harvard Medical School Study.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Miscellaneous: Institutions.
Notable Patients at Centers
[No further description available].
Followers (Prominent) in Corporate World
Coors, William K.
Equitable Life Insurance Company.
Pritikin Superfit insurance program.
Corporate programs favorably influenced.
Thomas Field.
Miles Rubin.
Martin Stone.
Dr. Cory Servass ( Saturday Evening Post).
Corporate influence: Miscellaneous.
Testimonials
Athletes.
Pilots.
Professionals.
Teenagers.
Foreign.
Thomas Field.
Nathan Muchnick.
Eula Weaver.
Testimonials: Patients
Interviews of Santa Monica Center participants.
[No further description available].
Testimonial Letters: Pritikin Guide to Restaurant Dining
[No further description available].
Longevity Centers: II
Longevity Center Administration - Santa Barbara Beginnings
Early staff meetings.
Organization.
Promotional activities: Pilot Association, airlines, etc.
Original research/therapy goals for Center.
Longevity Center: History of name.
Program evaluation of patients.
Application forms/Information, etc.
Telephone Inquiry forms; screening Pritikin's calls.
Medical and medicolegal forms.
Longevity Center Administration; Santa Monica
Transition to Santa Monica.
Personnel.
Early Longevity Center Locations (Santa Barbara, Ventura)
Holiday Inn - Ventura.
Howard Johnson Lodge.
Mar Monte Hotel.
Finding a suitable location - Santa Barbara.
Longevity Center Medical Program: Admission Guidelines
[No further description available].
Longevity Center beginnings: Legal Matters
Santa Barbara County Health Department.
California Board of Quality Assurance.
LRI: Legal, miscellaneous.
Longevity Center Medical Program: Beginnings
Patient group sessions with physicians/lab schedules.
Laboratory testing.
Physician's handbook for Center physicians.
Protocol.
Patients: Follow-up and patients' suggestions.
Hyperbaric chamber; claudication patients, use on.
Administration: Forms used and memos.
Medical Office stationery (evolving).
Longevity Center Medical Program: More Recent Material
Reading material for new doctor at Center.
Laboratory testing.
Patient instructions.
Patient education.
Relations with medical staff.
Longevity Center: Medical Controversies
Miscellaneous medical controversies.
Longevity Center Physiological and Stress Management Programs
Staffing.
Programs.
Nathan's views re stress.
Applicants.
Longevity Center Exercise Program
Exercise program: Beginnings.
Exercise program: 1981.
Exercise program: Miscellaneous.
Longevity Center Dietary Plan: Cookbooks
Longevity Center cookbook for participants (1981).
Longevity Center (early) participants cookbooks.
Longevity Center (early) institutional cookbook.
Longevity Center Dietary Plan: Antecedents
: Recipes developed. 1974-75
: Recipes for a diabetic. 1974
Longevity Center Dietary Plan: Miscellaneous
Modifying the Longevity Center diet for weight loss and other needs.
Rationale.
Early menu planning.
Beverages.
Ongoing nutritional research related to diet served.
Longevity Center Lectures: I and II
Early guideline information given patients.
Orientation lectures and material.
Lecture schedule.
Group counseling sessions led by Nathan.
Lecture hand-outs.
Lecture hand-outs: 1977.
Patient medical education material.
Longevity Center Smoke-Ending Program
Smoke-ending program.
Jack Crane.
Longevity Center: Log of Eighth Session: November 1976.
[No further description available].
Longevity Center. Santa Monica: Program Schedules (Daily, Weekly) - Samples
[No further description available].
Longevity Center Promotional Material: Reply Forms and Enclosures
Early form letters for inquiries.
Mailing enclosures: Case histories and description of regimen.
Longevity Center promotional material: Ads, brochures, fact sheets
Ad criticism.
Ads: Longevity Center and PM program.
Longevity Center brochures.
Fact sheets.
Longevity Center promotional material: Sent to physicians
Promotional mailings - Santa Barbara.
Promotional mailings - Santa Monica.
Excerpt: "For the Health Professional" (From: Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise").
Longevity Center exhibit - California Medical Association - February 1980.
Pritikin Longevity Center: Alumni program
Alumni organization meetings/leadership.
Alumni sessions at Longevity Center.
Newsletters.
Follow-up medical testing.
Nathan Pritikin letter to alumni.
Advice to alumni about post-Center schedule.
Testimonials: (65th) Birthday Book; Creative Tributes; Posthumous Tributes-Articles
"Health Goals" Project - Testimonials.
Birthday Book concept.
Creative Tributes.
Posthumous Tributes
Memorial Resolution: California State Assembly, (May 1, 1985).
Nathan Pritikin memorial contributions.
Medical community.
McGovern, Senator George - eulogizer.
Long Beach study patients.
People he helped.
General public.
Old friends.
Co-workers, staff.
Prominent people (miscellaneous).
Media: Posthumous
Lay periodical reports.
Posthumous articles.
Posthumous testimonials.
Sympathy cards (in back of box).
Athletes/Pilots
Athletes and Pritikin diet: I. Physicians re Pritikin
Bassler, Dr. Tom.
Reply to Tom Bassler: Running magazine, 1981.
Reply to Tom Bassler: AMJA, July 1981.
Sports Physicians.
Guten, Dr. Gary.
Mirkin, Dr. Gabe.
Sheehan, Dr. George.
Subotnick, Dr. Steven.
Athletes and Pritikin Diet: II. Individual Athletes
Athletes - Heart disease patients.
Robert de Castella.
Rolet de Castella.
Nicholas de Castella.
Jim Fixx's death: Tragic and unnecessary.
Alberto Salazar.
David Scott.
Jack Stevens.
Stan Cottrell.
Athletes and Pritikin Diet: III. Triathlon (October 1982)
Participants.
UC Davis testing.
Triathlete diet/drink.
Tri-Athletes.
Public relations.
Results.
Press coverage/publicity.
Athletes and Pritikin Diet: IV
Runners' Study Questionnaire.
Athletes: Runner's World - Columns, Correspondence
Runner's World - columns and related correspondence.
Runner's World - Miscellaneous correspondence.
Donald Monkerud article ( Runner's World, ). 1976
Athletes and Pritikin Diet: Miscellaneous
National Association for Sport and Physical Education.
Correspondence re "Pritikin Promise."
Runners and other athletes on Pritikin program.
Athletes using diet or similar diet.
Athletes: Correspondence.
Airlines: Miscellaneous
Airlines: Delta, Pan Am, Northwest.
Scandinavian Airlines System.
TWA.
Food: American Airlines.
United Airlines diet: Arnold, Valente, Dr. Harper.
Aircraft Companies
Becker, Dr. Robert / Boeing Company.
Martin Marietta Aerospace.
Flight physicians and pilots
Aircraft companies; food service.
Pilots.
Airline physicians.
Aviation Medical Bulletin.
Aerospace Medical Association.
Harper, Dr. C.R.
Canadian Airline Pilots Association.
Jim Irwin - Astronaut.
Harvey Watt Company - Dr. Charles Gullett.
Pritikin Programs - Centers
Pritikin Programs: Information Requests
Hand-out set () from Pritikin International. 1982-83
Hand-outs: Available programs/material.
Hand-outs: Following Pritikin diet in restaurants/travel.
Hand-outs: Diet brochures; diets for children, athletes.
Hand-outs: Diet/food questions.
Hand-outs: I. Medical questions, blood lipids.
Hand-outs: II. Medical questions, miscellaneous.
Hand-outs: Food preparation/recipes.
Hand-outs: Recommended reading/tapes.
Hand-outs: Miscellaneous inquiries.
Survey of Letters (Santa Barbara).
Pritikin Program Audiotapes, Videos and Teleconference
Riseman, Katz & Mayer: Video tape production.
Electronic arts intermix video: "The Pritikin Way."
Symposium International - Noel Reede (teleconference, audio & video tape).
Pillar Productions: Proposed Pritikin Program video.
Pritikin tapes for sale.
Proposed tapes.
Pritikin Better Health Program: Program Materials I
Original 12-week program.
Introductory lectures.
Food demonstrations.
Material for program participants.
Pritikin Better Health Program: Program Materials, II
Later PBHP Program and administrative material.
Pritikin Better Health Program: Plans, Promotion, Personnel
Plans for PBHP, I.
Plans for PBHP, II (Nature's Preference, a publicly held corporation).
Newspaper ads, brochures, announcements.
East Coast.
Miscellaneous.
Bentley, Steve.
Brotherton, Richard.
Delgado, Nick.
Pritikin Better Health Program: Alumni Organizations
Alumni activities.
Pritikin Longevity Center 1-Day Health Seminars. P.M., and Fitness Center Programs
Longevity Center One-day Health Seminars.
Pritikin P.M. - non-residential program - Santa Monica.
Pritikin Fitness Centers.
Weight Loss program.
Pennsylvania Pritikin Center - Downingtown
Downingtown, Pennsylvania Center.
Participants' book.
Pennsylvania Center material.
Florida Longevity Center
Early Florida Longevity Center.
Bauer, Dr. Robert.
Lehr, Dr. David.
Florida Center.
Hawaii Pritikin Center
Maui Center.
San Diego Longevity Center
Kaiser Permanente Hospital, San Diego.
UC San Diego: Extension program.
San Diego: Longevity Center.
Hospital Plans: Live-in and Better Health Programs
Interested hospitals.
Administration/marketing.
(Pritikin Program): Dr. Harold Snow, Utah.
Dr. Leonard Braudo.
Dr. Daniel Mason.
Employees.
De La Ronde, Henrotin, etc.
Pritikin Programs - Marketing
Meeting Minutes.
Nathan's early vision: "Aids for Your New Lifestyle."
Possible finance sources.
Medically-Related Business Ventures, Miscellaneous
United Medical Corporation.
Pritikin Restaurants
Pritikin Pantry.
Pritikin-sponsored restaurants: Miscellaneous correspondence notes.
Pritikin Cruises
Pritikin Cruise (Caribbean): May 24, 1980.
Cruises, etc.
Correspondence: Patients/Non-Patients (A-R)
Box no.25 contains 51 files representing Nathan Pritikin's extensive correspondence with Center patients as well as with numerous non-patients.
Correspondence: Patients/Non-Patients (S-Z); Correspondence Answered by Staff
Foreign Correspondence - Consultations
[No further description available].
Dissatisfied Patients
[No further description available].
Mish-mash Correspondence
"Babblers."
"Nudnicks" (nags).
"Funnies" (?).
Post Office persistence.
Correspondence answered by Nell Taylor.
Correspondence Answered By Nan Bronfen ( aka Nan Cisney; Nan Smith).
Correspondence Answered by Claire Trazenfeld.
PLC Staff: Consultations. Correspondence
Byron Weston, M.D.
PLC Staff: Consultations, Correspondence.
Media
Lists of Articles By or About Nathan Pritikin/and Program
[No further description available].
Publicity Master List: (Newspaper Articles, Magazines) 1969; 1976-1981
[No further description available].
Personal Documents/Notes
American Federation of TV & Radio Artists.
Pritikin's ideas for media.
Pritikin's notes - media.
Press Conferences; Press Releases
[No further description available].
Interviews
Interviews: TV-radio transcripts.
Interviews.
Cartoons and Humor
[No further description available].
Syndicated Newspaper Articles
Los Angeles Times syndicate.
Possible syndicated column.
Newspapers
Chicago Tribune - Jon Van (June 10, 1984).
National press coverage, initial.
National press coverage, I.
Local press coverage - Santa Barbara area.
Media: Los Angeles and California area.
National press: Magazine section; Food section.
USA Today.
Wall Street Journal () - Pritikin replies to "100,000 Killed. November 1981
Foreign press coverage.
Downingtown opening.
Media: Lay Periodicals
Lay periodical reprints.
New York Times - "Styles America" (1983).
Newsweek (1981).
New York Magazine (1976).
Media Queries (1978).
Family Health (July, August, 1981).
The Humanist (editor Lloyd L. Morain: May/June 1981; September/October 1984; January/February 1989).
Media: Radio/TV
"Today" Show (November 8, 1983).
Susskind Show (October 1978).
CBS "60 Minutes" (1977).
Radio Syndication.
Media: Local radio/TV - Santa Barbara area.
TV/radio - 1.
TV/radio - 2.
Foreign TV - Interviews
Canadian Broadcasting System.
Interviews (foreign).
Media: Public Relations - Newsletters
Media correspondence: Periodicals, etc.
Radio-TV: Correspondence, memos, etc.
Foreign press coverage (initial) correspondence.
Media correspondence - periodicals.
Media correspondence - Miscellaneous.
Writers - Publishers
Otis Chandler (L.A. Times).
Benno Isaacs.
Theodore B. Wood.
Columnists.
Columns (potential).
Writers (favorable).
Public Relations Firms
Berkhemer & Kline.
Doyle, Dane & Bernbach.
Fleishman-Hillard.
Ruder, Finn & Rotman.
Jack Ryan.
Public relations: Miscellaneous.
Clippings (Burrelle's)
[No further description available].
Longevity Center Newsletters I - LRI Lifespan
Newsletter LRI: 1976.
Lifespan: 1977-1980.
Longevity Center Newsletters II - The Center Post (1980-1989)
9 Files.
Miscellaneous newsletters/fact sheet - Santa Monica.
Australia
Correspondence - General.
Margaret Gee.
Restaurant interest.
Pritikin Diet cookbooks.
Posthumous tributes.
Australia: Tours
March, 1980.
(cancelled). March, 1981
October , 1982.
Medical Professionals
Medical professionals, miscellaneous.
Dintenfass, Dr. Leopold.
Pritikin Lifestyle Association
Miscellaneous correspondence.
Gerry Jukes, newsletter editor.
Dr. Lynn McMahon, President.
Australia: Pritikin Lifestyle Association (Newsletters, Publicity)
Newsletters.
Publicity flyers.
Newspaper series/clippings on Pritikin Diet
Series on Pritikin diet.
Clippings on books and diet.
Food Products
Legal aspects of food endorsements by Pritikin organizations
Products endorsed; legal opinion.
Frank Mergaman.
Pritikin Food Development: Potential Distributors, Investors, Food Sources, etc.
Distributors, investors, etc. (potential).
Food services (potential).
Pritikin Food Development: R & D. Miscellaneous
Institute of Applied Technology (I.H. Goldenfield).
Richard Brotherton: Retort packaging of Pritikin foods.
Soluble Products Corp: Pritikin beverage meal.
Sprouted grains - Vitamin B-12 experimentation.
Cheeses/dairy products.
Natural flavors.
Pritikin Food Development: R & D, Batter-Lite Foods, Incorporated
[No further description available].
Pritikin food products (Miscellaneous) - Not Marketed
Richard Berk - baked pastries.
Reisman Company pretzels.
RJR Foods, Incorporated project.
Pritikin Foods Products Distributor: Health Valley Distribution Company
[No further description available].
Pritikin Foods Products, Marketed
List of marketed Pritikin food products.
Pritikin Food Products, Not Marketed: Hunt-Wesson Foods, Incorporated
Hunt-Wesson foods project.
Hunt-Wesson; Dr. Walter Clark.
Pritikin Food Products, Marketed: Interstate Bread, Muffins
Pritikin bread inquiries; "Live Longer Now" complaints.
Interstate bread: Distributors.
Interstate bread: Label.
Pritikin Food Products: Interstate Bread - Correspondence
Interstate" Brand: Correspondence (Pearlstein, et al.).
Pritikin Foods Marketed: Thompson Kitchens, Incorporated
James M. Lillis, president: Correspondence (1982-1984).
Pritikin Foods Marketed: Thompson Medical Company
Thompson Medical Company: Dan Abraham.
Thompson Medical Company: Edward L. Steinberg, M.Sc.
Breads: Miscellaneous (Australia, etc.)
Foreign: Riga Bakery Pty. - Australia.
Bread - other companies.
Foods.
Pritikin Research Foundation (aka Nathan Pritikin Research Foundation: Longevity Research Institute)
Scientific press articles: Publication from the NPRF
Publications - NPRF.
Manuscripts.
Pritikin Bibliography.
Scientific press by Pritikin and/or Staff. I. Articles and Abstracts
Articles/Abstracts - Pritikin and/or Staff: 1981-1986.
Articles/Abstracts - Pritikin and/or Staff: 1975-1977; 1979.
Scientific Press by Pritikin and/or Staff: II. Correspondence re Articles
[No further description available].
PRF-Mt. Sinai Conference: 1984
Program.
Arrangements.
PRF Dinner honoring Sen. George McGovern: 4-28-84.
Press releases - press conference.
Press coverage.
PRF 5th Annual Educational Conference & Advisory Board meeting
Arrangements.
Program.
Publicity.
Abstracts/Talks.
Advisory Board participation and meeting.
Conference attendance, 1981.
PRF 4th Annual Educational Conference & Advisory Board Meeting
Arrangements.
Program.
Speakers' abstracts.
Publicity.
Advisory Board participation and meeting.
Advisor Hans Weber's write-up of meeting.
Longevity Research Institute 3rd Annual Educational Conference and Advisory Board meeting
Program.
Speakers' Abstracts.
Publicity.
Arrangements.
Audience invited.
Advisory Board participation and meeting.
Advisor Hans Weber's write-up of meeting.
Longevity Research Institute 2nd Annual Educational Conference and Advisory Board meeting
Arrangements.
Program.
Correspondence with speakers for program.
Publicity.
Audience invited and attended.
Advisory Board participation and meeting.
Advisor Hans Weber's write-up of meeting.
Longevity Research Institute 1st Annual Educational Conference and Advisory Board Meeting I
Arrangements/Program.
Invited physicians and other guests.
Replies to questionnaire.
Advisory Board meeting.
Advisor Hans Weber's write-up of meeting.
Longevity Research Institute 1st Annual Educational Conference/Adv. Board Meeting II
Transcripts.
Physician Education Goals
[No further description available].
CME Credit: Educational Conferences
Accrediting institutions.
Physicians receiving credits.
Pritikin Research Foundation
PRF Studies: Study Proposal I: General Information
Study administration; planning meetings, memos, forms.
Research project/research paper updates.
Miscellaneous unidentified notes.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal II: Miscellaneous Studies
Allergy.
Athletic performance/runners' deaths.
Arthritis.
Compliance, longer term.
Health care costs (Kaiser Permanente, San Diego).
Hearing disorders.
Osteoporosis.
Perimenopause study.
Periodontal study.
Psoriasis.
Tinnitus.
Toxemia in pregnancy - Dr. Morton Sacks.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal II: Miscellaneous Studies
Visual problems.
Chronological vs. biological age.
Nutritional adequacy.
Miscellaneous studies.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal II-A: Loma Linda University
Loma Linda: Dr. David Abbey (August 6, 1980).
Loma Linda University School of Health.
LLU Research Service.
LLU Analysis: 893 LRI patients.
LLU Analysis: 893 LRI patients.
Diehl-Fraser: Two papers (3-14-80).
PRF Studies: Study Proposal III: Heart, blood, coronary angiograms
Plasmapheresis study; Miscellaneous.
Plasmapheresis study: Richard Brotherton project report (, PL Technology, Cholesterol Apheresis). 1985
Plasmapheresis study: Dr. Prince's group.
Central Florida cardiology group.
Coronary Angiogram study.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal III-A: Heart, Blood, Miscellaneous
65 patient study: Posthumous presentation of paper by Ilene Pritikin. Moscow, June 1985.
Dr. Leopold Dintenfass (Australia).
Hypertension.
Coagulation Time.
Brigham Young University: Coronary Risk Factors.
Blood lipid studies.
Coronary risk factors of Pritikin Diet (Brigham Young).
Platelet aggregation.
Estradiol study.
APO-A & B Study.
LRI - YMCA Study.
2.3 Diphosphoglycerate, effect of dietary fat on levels of.
Post-M.I. Patient, Diet.
Memos, etc.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal IV: Cancer
Breast cancer.
Breast cancer protocol -Dr. Morton Sacks.
Colon cancer.
Diabetes studies.
Prospective study: Effects of high carbohydrage, high fiber, low fat diet on juvenile onset diabetes.
Diabetes study: California Council on Wellness.
Heber, Dr. David - study by.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal VI-A: Natchitotches, Louisiana
State of Louisiana/Governor Edwards correspondence.
Herman K. Beebe.
Pritikin correspondence/schedule/notes.
PRF funding.
Dr. C. B. Ellis, Dr. Donna Ellis: Project Life Study Coordinators.
Study: Staff/volunteers.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal VI-B: Natchitoches, LA
Progress reports.
Compliance survey/other results.
Formal study design: PRF statements.
Control city for study.
Dietary programs/exercise guidelines.
Formal study design: Consultations/research.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal VI-C: Natchitoches, LA
Governor's kick-off dinner.
Community outreach forms/plans/efforts.
Medical community outreach/response.
Nursing homes.
Substance abuse patients; Briscoe Center.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal VI-D: Natchitoches, LA
Medical Tribune article/Pritikin response.
Calvin Trillin: "New Yorker."
Media coverage.
Subsequent Natchitoches-type community programs.
PRF Studies: Study Proposal VII: Captain align/Mutiny on the Bounty Re-enactment, , Using Pritikin Diet 1983
Captain R.W. Ware correspondence.
Diet prepared by PRF for voyage.
Captain Bligh - open boat voyage: Publicity.
Pritikin Research Foundation - Longevity Research Institute
Correspondence with Individual Advisors and Trustees
Applebaum, John J., D.D.S.
Barry, Jack.
Balke, Dr. Bruno.
Bassler, Dr. Thomas J.
Becker, Dr. Robert.
Bjorksten, Dr. Johan.
Brady, John G., Ph.D.
Burkitt, Dr. Denis.
Belsky, Dr. Marvin.
Coffin, Dr. Lewis.
Cogan, Dr. James R.
Crook, Dr. William.
Cranton, Dr. Elmer.
Currier, Dr. W.D.
Dick, John.
Dobrin, Dr. Leo.
Dunker, Dr. John S.
Falik, Louis H., Ph.D.
Fields, David S., Ph.D.
Glenn, Paul.
Gnekow, Dr. William.
Hellerstein, Dr. Herman.
Kostrubala, Dr. Thaddeus.
Leibovitz, Dr. Maury.
Leidesdorf, Arthur.
Leonard, Jon.
MacKenzie, Jack.
Magnin, Cyril.
Margolis. Henry.
McClatchie, Samuel, FRC pathologist.
Morrow, Dr. Robert.
Morse, John Boit.
Perlsweig, Leon.
Poniatoff, Alexander.
Powers, Dr. Hugh.
Pullen, R.W.
Puska, Dr. Pekka (Finland).
Scharffenberg, Dr. John A.
Stenn, Dr. Frederick.
Tarzian, Mary.
Trowell, Dr. Hugh.
Trowell, Dr. Hugh: Diseases that may regress on LRI regime.
Wallace, George.
Waxman, Lionel.
Weber, Dr. Hans.
Wheaton, Dr. Jerrold.
Pritikin Research Foundation/Longevity Research Institute: Minutes, Other Records
Pritikin Research Foundation/Nathan Pritikin Research Foundation: By-laws, Objectives.
Pritikin Research Foundation: Minutes.
Pritikin Research Foundation: Financial Statements.
Longevity Research Institute/Pritikin Research Foundation: By-laws, Name Change, Foundation Tax Status.
Longevity Research Institute Documents.
Pritikin Research Foundation/Longevity Research Institute: Board of Trustees/Directors Lists.
Pritikin Research Foundation/Longevity Research Institute: Board of Advisors Lists.
Invitations to join Advisory Board.
Longevity Research Institute/Pritikin Research Foundation: Stationery (evolution).
Pritikin Research Foundation: Dr. James Barnard, Director
Curriculum vitae; statements on Pritikin Program.
Miscellaneous Correspondence.
Pritikin Research Foundation: Wilma Keller, Director of Development; Penelope Grenoble (Executive Director)
Wilma Keller.
Penelope Grenoble.
Biography, Curriculum vitae.
Correspondence with Pritikin and staff.
Pritikin Research Foundation: Fund-Raising Efforts
[No further description available].
Pritikin Research Foundation: 1. Library; 2. Proposed Journal
Beginnings of Library.
Pritikin Research Foundation Journal (proposed).
Pritikin Research Foundation Newsletter
PRF: Newsletter articles.
PRF: Newsletters.
Lectures, References
Educational material for Pritikin lectures: Handout sheets
Lecture hand-outs for early lectures.
Lecture hand-outs planned to be used with post-8/84 lectures.
Lecture no.1: Nutrition.
Slides for Lecture no.1: Nutrition.
Lecture no.2: Digestion and excesses.
Slides for Lecture no.2: Digestion and excesses.
Lecture no.3: Heart disease.
Slides for Lecture no.3: Heart disease.
Lecture no.4: Hypertension.
Slides for Lecture no.4: Hypertension.
Lecture no.5: Diabetes.
Slides for Lecture no.5: Diabetes.
Lecture no.6: Lipotoxemia: Poisoning from excess fat and cholesterol.
Slides for Lecture no.6: Lipotoxemia.
Early Lecture Series Transcripts: Composition of Foods (Lecture no.1).
[No further description available].
E.L.S.T.
Digestion and excesses (Lecture no.2).
Cardiovascular disease: genesis/epidemiology (Lecture no.3).
Prevention of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. (Lecture no.4).
Medical intervention in cardiovascular disease (Lecture no.5).
Angina and hypertension (Lecture no.6).
Exercise (Lecture no.7).
Cancer, a preventable disease (Lecture no.8).
Cancer II (Lecture no.9).
Diabetes I (Lecture no.10).
Diabetes II (Lecture no.11).
Sight (Lecture no.12).
Arthritis (Lecture no.13).
Hearing Loss/Gallstones (Lecture no.14).
Recommendations (Lecture no.15).
Early Lecture Series: Original Notes and Papers
Lecture outlines.
Composition of foods lecture.
Cancer lectures, I and II lectures.
Cardiovascular diseases, I, lecture.
Hypertension lecture.
Diabetes lecture.
Sight lecture.
Gout lecture.
Summary lecture.
Lecture: Heart (). Probably Late 1970s
[No further description available].
Lecture Revisions: References 1984
[No further description available].
Nutrition I: Composition of Foods
[No further description available].
Slides only.
References only: A - L.
References only: M - S.
References only: T - Z.
Nutrition II: Digestion and Excesses
(August 1979).
Slides and hand-outs.
References only: A - G.
References only: H - L.
References only: M - Z.
Beverages, Health Foods and Smoking
Beverages and smoking: Original lecture.
Beverages and smoking: References only.
Health Foods: Original lecture.
Health Foods: References only.
no.3: Cardiovascular I
Genesis and epidemiology.
References only (two files).
no.4: Cardiovascular II
Lecture.
References only.
no.5: Cardiovascular III
Lecture.
References only.
no.6: Angina and Hypertension
Lecture.
Slides only.
References only.
no.7: Exercise
Lecture.
References only.
no.8: Cancer I
Lecture.
References only, no.1-22.
References only, no.24-43.
References only, no.44-61.
no.9: Cancer II
Lecture.
References only.
no.10: Diabetes I
Lecture (and slides).
References only.
no.11: Diabetes II
Lecture.
References only (2 files).
no.12: Sight
Lecture.
References only.
References and slides.
no.13: Arthritis
Lecture.
References only.
no.14: Hearing Loss and Gallstones
Original lecture.
References only.
no.15: Recommendations
Summary Lecture.
Lecture (Original).
Lecture: References only: A - C.
Lecture: References only: D - Z.
Lectures: Slide Production and Use
Slide production.
Lecture slide checkout.
Revised slide sequence - Nathan's notes.
Educational Material for Pritikin Programs: Films
Swank film.
Eula Weaver film.
Copies of Artwork - Lectures
Composition of foods.
Digestion and excesses.
Cardiovascular I.
Cardiovascular II.
Cardiovascular III.
Angina and hypertension.
Exercise.
Cancer I.
Cancer II.
Diabetes I.
Diabetes II.
Sight.
Arthritis.
Hearing and Gallstones.
Recommendations.
Original Artwork for Slides for Lectures
no.1 Nutrition.
no.2 Digestion and Excesses.
no.3 Heart Disease.
no.4 Hypertension.
no.5 Diabetes.
no.6 Lipotoxemia.
Slides for Lectures
Miscellaneous Slides for Lectures.
Lectures I-VII.
Lectures VIII-XV and 900-Patient Study.
Prevention Lectures One to Nine.
Prevention Lectures Ten and Eleven and Slide Catalogues.
Pritikin Better Health Program Slides.
Audio Cassettes
Longevity Research Institute (LRI)/Pritikin Research Foundation (PRF)
[No further description available].
Annual Educational Conferences ; Longevity Research Institute (1977-1984)
[No further description available].
Annual Advisory Board Meetings (1977-78)
LRI First Annual Educational Conference () - Tape no.1-10, 10 tapes. January 1977
LRI Advisory Board Meetings () - Tape no.11-12, 2 tapes. January 16, 1977 and January 21, 1978
LRI Second Annual Educational Conference (), "Diet and Exercise in the Treatment of Degenerative Disease" - Tape no.13-24, 12 tapes. January 1978
LRI Third Annual Educational Conference ; PRF Fourth Annual Educational Conference - Tape no.25-40, 16 tapes. (1979) (1980)
PRF Fifth Annual Educational Conference , "Management of Cardiovascular Disease and obesity through Diet and Exercise" - Tape no.41-50, 10 tapes. (1981)
PRF Conference, co-sponsored by Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, "The Medical Benefits of Risk Reduction Through Nutritional and Lifestyle Changes" - Tape no.51-56, 6 tapes. 1984
Biographical: History of Pritikin's Nutritional Career
Tape no.57-58. 2 tapes.
Pritikin Lectures to Program Participants
Lectures on nutrition and various degenerative diseases - Tape no.59-83, 25 tapes.
Pritikin Longevity Center educational lectures - Tape no.84-89, 6 tapes. 1980
Pritikin Better Health Program , Denise Vilven training sessions I-III - Tape no.102-104, 3 tapes. (1981)
Case Histories, Interviews and Testimonials
Long Beach Study patient interviews - Tape no.105-108, 4 tapes.
Pritikin Program case histories and testimonials - Tape no.109-114, 6 tapes.
Author Pat McGrady's interviews with Nathan Pritikin and Longevity Center physicians in connection with writing of "Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise" - Tape no.115-116, 2 tapes (defective tape).
Miscellaneous Tapes
Pritikin lecture, "High Carbohydrate Diets: Maligned and Misunderstood" - Tape no.117, 1 tape.
Pritikin question-and-answer sessions with participants at Longevity Center - Tape no.118-119, 2 tapes.
Pritikin interviews and talks on media - Tape no.120-135, 16 tapes (1 may be defective).
AHA Convention, dinner/discussion with cardiologists at Longevity Center (November 15, 1979) - Tape no.136-137, 2 tapes.
"Ode to the Longevity Center" by Charles Wood, participant at Longevity Center session no.66 - Tape no.138, 1 tape.
100th session anniversary tape: A message from Nathan Pritikin, Dr. Steven Zifferblatt and Dr. Cleaves Bennett - Tape no.139, 1 tape.
Longevity Center graduation programs created by participants - Tape no.140-141, 2 tapes.
Song with orchestral background: "Mr. Pritikin Man" by Dean A. Crawford, Tape no.142, 1 tape.
Photographs/Films
Family Relationships; Early Years
Family relationships; early years.
Biography ("Pritikin; The Man Who Healed America's Heart") photos.
Previous Careers
Photography (Chicago, Illinois).
Glass Products Company (Chicago, Illinois).
Glass Products Company (Santa Barbara, California).
Home: 627 Lilac Drive, Montecito, California
Home Medical Library.
Entertaining and working at home.
Media Appearances, Book Tours, Speaking Engagements
Book tours; book promotion.
Australia, book promotion.
TV programs.
Speaking engagements.
Longevity Research Institute/Pritikin Research Foundation Educational Conferences
Mt. Sinai/PRF, Educational Conference. 1984
4th Annual Educational Conference (1980).
3rd Annual Educational Conference (1979).
2nd Annual Educational Conference (1978).
1st Annual Educational Conference (1977).
Pennsylvania Pritikin Center (at Downingtown)
Pennsylvania Pritikin Center (at Downingtown).
Santa Monica Longevity Center
Library dedication (posthumous).
Santa Monica Longevity Center.
Pritikin with participants.
First graduation class, Santa Monica Longevity Center.
Non-residential program at Center.
Mar Monte Location: Santa Barbara Longevity Center
Santa Barbara Longevity Center, Mar Monte Hotel location.
Staff and participants.
Introduction ceremonies, parties and theatricals.
Turnpike Lodge Location: Santa Barbara Longevity Center
Santa Barbara Longevity Center: Turnpike Lodge location.
Longevity Center session, Santa Barbara (Mar Monte)
Session group photos and lists (Mar Monte Hotel).
Publicity Shots (Nathan Pritikin)
Publication of "Pritikin Program for Diet and Exercise."
Running pictures.
Desk poses.
Miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous
Eula Weaver.
"Ironman" Triathlon.
Honorary Doctorate, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Long Beach Study.
Pritikin Cruise.
"Special" personalities.
Films
"Today" Show: "New Wrinkles in Aging" (). March 15, 1977
"60 Minutes."
Pritikin on "60 Minutes."
"60 Minutes" (2nd program - check-up).
Stalking Immortality.
Our Three Patients.
Videocassettes
Young Again (Robert Stabler Entertainment), no.47-1.
Today Show, , no.47-2. March 15, 1987
Lynn Gordon Show, , no.47-3. July 28, 1977
Howard Wise Interview, , no.47-4. August 8, 1977
Michael Jackson Show, , no.47-5. June 25, 1978
Today Show, , no.47-6. October 5, 1981
Channel 8, Nathan Pritikin, no.47-7.
CBS Press Conference: Pritikin, Ellis, Massey, , no.47-8. April 18, 1980
Today Show, , no.47-9. May 29, 1981
Dr. John McDougall, Pritikin Interview: , no.47-10. Late 1982
Dr. John McDougall, Pritikin Interview: , no.47-11. Late 1982
Diane Glazer Interview, no.47-12.
James Irwin re Pritikin, , no.47-13. March 1, 1982
Fitness Magazine: Pritikin, Tennile and Seaver Family, no.47-14.
21 Club, Nathan Pritikin, , no.47-15. April 11, 1984
ABC Nightline: TV interviews of Pritikin, Interspersed Segments, no.47-16.
ABC & CBS newsclips of LDL reduction study, , no.47-17. 1986
"The Pritikin Choice for the athlete and the average American," no.47-18.
Nathan Pritikin speaks from the heart, , no.47-19. November, 1984
The Pritikin Promise
Exercise Program, no.47-22.
Exercise Program, no.47-23.
The Pritikin Promise: New Way Gourmet no.118, no.47-24.
The Pritikin Promise: New Way Gourmet no.132, no.47-25.
Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Conference, April 1984
Pritikin Dinner Meeting, no.47-26.
Mt. Sinai Medical Conference, no.47-27.
Mr. Sinai Medical Panel; Home teachers, no.47-28.
Videocassettes
Videocassettes - Santa Monica Center
Sunday Orientation - Amy Fates (12-2-84), no.48-1.
Introduction to Diet - J. Peters (12-3-84; Making the Most of Nutrition and Exercise - T. Lewis (12-3-84), no.48-2.
Health Risk Factors - Playing the Odds - Dr. Diane Hanson (), no.48-3. December 4, 1984
Blood Evaluations - Dr. M. Rosenthal (), no.48-4. December 5, 1984
Composition of Foods - D. Vilven (); Planning Your Diet Strategy - J. Peters (12-5-84), no.48-5. December 5, 1984
Challenge to Today's Medicine - Dr. J. Barnard (); Exercise and Your Heart - Dr. J. Barnard (), no.48-6. November 28, 1984 December 12, 1984
Dining Out - D. Vilven (), no.48-7. December 10, 1984
How Diet Affects Circulation - J. Hall (); High Blood Pressure - J. Hall (December 11, 1984), no.48-8. December 6, 1984
Vitamins and Minerals - D. Vilven (), no.48-9. December 14, 1984
Supermarket Shopping - D. Vilven, no.48-10.
Speedy and Spicy (PM) - T. Lewis (), no.48-11. December 17, 1984
Pritikin Kitchen Chemistry - Harriet Roth
The Five Principles of Pritikin Cooking; "Soups: Some Like It Hot," no.48-12.
Breakfast Preparation; "Soups: Cool and Refreshing," no.48-13.
Dairy Day; "The Incredible Crepe," no.48-14.
"The Art of Recipe Adaptation; Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Vegetables," no.48-15.
Preparing Pritikin for the Week; "Salad Magic," no.48-16.
Pasta Party; "Fast Foods a la Pritikin," no.48-17.
Buffet Recipes; Hors d'Oeuvres, no.48-18.
Educational (Large VCRS)
Recommendations: Vitamins and Minerals, no.48-19.
Nutritional Relationship to Degenerative Disease, no.48-20.
Nutritional Relationship to Degenerative Disease, no.48-21.
Excesses of Common Diseases, no.48-22.
Sunday Nite Orientation, no.48-23.
Miscellaneous Large VCRS
Sutton, Class no.24, Dr. R. Murnane, President American Heart Association, no.48-24.
Nathan Pritikin: Inserts (Barry & Enright), no.48-25.
Eula Weaver - "Live It Up," no.48-26.
Educational Small VCRS
Food Slides, no.48-27.
Food slides and hamster films, no.48-28.
Miscellaneous Small VCR
Pritikin Follies, Class no.25, 48-29.