Becks (Hermann) Papers, ca. 1932-1958

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Summary

Title:
Hermann Becks Papers,
Dates:
ca. 1932-1958
Creators:
Becks, Hermann, 1897-1962
Abstract:
Hermann Becks (1897-1962) was born in Wesel am Rhine, Germany. He is known for his research and publications in dentistry and experimental biology. The collection consists of correspondence and printed material related to Becks's career as a dentist and research scientist.
Extent:
1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Hermann Becks Papers (Collection 949). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of correspondence and printed material related to Becks's career as a dentist and research scientist in oral medicine and experimental biology.

Biographical / historical:

Hermann Becks was born in Wesel am Rhine, Germany, in 1897; received medical training at University of Rostock in Germany, and DDS from University of California at Berkeley, 1933; known for his research and publications in dentistry and experimental biology; chairman, Oral Biology Department at University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry; awarded Fauchard Medal for contributions to oral medicine, 1958.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ruth Becks, 1964.
Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by Margaret V. Long; machine-readable finding aid created by Lilace Hatayama
Date Prepared:
© 1999
Date Encoded:
Text rekeyed from in-house card file, September 1999 . Frontmatter gathered from MARC record. Supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Lilace Hatayama and Caroline Cubé.

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the UCLA Library Special Collections. Literary rights, including copyright, are retained by the creators and their heirs. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and pursue the copyright owner or his or her heir for permission to publish where The UC Regents do not hold the copyright.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Hermann Becks Papers (Collection 949). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
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