Irma Tuck-Weiss Papers
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Irma Tuck Weiss was a professor of biochemistry at New York University from 1950-1978. From 1980-1981, she also served as the president of the College of Dentistry at New York University. Her main research topics included human saliva. This collection is comprised of her notes and research analyses.
Historical/Biographical Note
Irma Tuck-Weiss was born on August 5, 1913. She received her B.S. (1933), her M.A. (1936) and her Ph.D. from New York University.
Her notable academic appointments included Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (1950-1962), Associate Professor of Biochemistry (1962-1975), and Professor of Biochemistry (1975-1978). She was named professor emerita in 1978.
Her research on human saliva focused on standardizing and evaluating paper electropherograms of parotid saliva.
She served as President of the College of Dentistry in 1980. She was involved in some of extracurricular activities, as president of the Dental Chapter of the Research Scientific Society of America and the Omega Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon in 1981, as well as an active participant in numerous student and fundraising activities.
She died on February 19, 2004 in New York. A scholarship was established in her honor.
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The files are grouped into one series.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains notes, paper electropherograms and writings by Dr. Irma Tuck-Weiss. The bulk of the collection documents Dr. Tuck-Weiss' professional life through correspondence, published articles, historical research, and information regarding her membership in various professional associations.
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Open for research without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish materials must be obtained in writing from the New York University Archives.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form: Identification of item, date (if known); Irma Tuck-Weiss Papers; MC 211; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.
Provenance
The papers were donated to New York University by the daughter of Dr. Irma Tuck-Weiss.