William Jefferson Darby

Dublin Core

Title

William Jefferson Darby

Subject

Nutrition

Description

Photographic portrait of William Jefferson Darby. William J. Darby (1913-2001) was a Vanderbilt Professor who was considered one of the leading nutrition researchers of the 20th century. As a scientist, Dr. Darby made significant contributions to our knowledge of human requirements for protein, iron, folic acid, and zinc. As a teacher and mentor he enriched the lives of many generations of students. As a consultant to major charitable foundations he channeled significant funding to nutrition education and research projects. 

Creator

Anonymous

Source

Vanderbilt University History of Medicine Collections Photographic Archive

Date

1963 (circa)

Rights

Copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Type

Still Image

Identifier

240

Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photographic print

Physical Dimensions

3 in. x 5 in.

People Depicted

Ordered left to right as they appear in the image, starting from the top left.

Contribution Form

Online Submission

No

Collection

VUMC People

Citation

Anonymous, “William Jefferson Darby,” VUMC Through Time: A Photographic Archive, accessed September 30, 2023, https://eblthroughtime.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/1946.

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