Letter with envelope, Hermann to Jess, 29 August 1930
Scope and Content
The David Muller Collection of Hermann Muller contains original correspondence as well as some photographs and artifacts, and spans the years 1900-1945. This collection consists of about 470 items of original correspondence, as well as a few items enclosed in the correspondence including about 15 photographs, and some artifacts. The correspondence is primarily personal and can be generally categorized as correspondence from H.J. Muller to Jessie (his first wife), correspondence from H.J. Muller to David, or correspondence from Jessie to Carlos (Jessie’s second husband and H.J. Muller’s graduate student). Other correspondence includes letters and postcards from Hermann Muller Sr. (H.J. Muller’s father), Ada Muller Greismaier (H.J. Muller’s sister), Edgar Altenburg (H.J. Muller’s childhood friend and colleague), and other graduate students, friends, and family of H.J. Muller and Jessie. The artifacts include notes, marriage certificates, newspaper clippings, a flower, leaves, a cigarette, and an aluminum disc voice recording.
The David Muller Collection of Hermann Muller is arranged into three series:
- Correspondence, 1900-1945
- Notes & Memorabilia, 1917-1943
- Photographs, 1922-1937
Dates
- Creation: 29 August 1930
Creator
- From the Collection: Muller, H.J. (Herman Joseph), 1890-1967 (Person)
Language of Materials
Bulk of materials in English
Access Restrictions
There may be some restrictions on materials in this collection since a significant portion of this collection contains material photocopied from the Lilly Library. These items contain notes indicating their provenance. Researchers wishing to publish material originally from the Lilly Library should check with an archivist how to use and cite such material. Access is given only by appointment, 8a.m. to 4:45p.m. Monday through Friday.
Extent
From the Record Group: 3 Linear Feet (7 0.4 archival boxes)
File Plan
Correspondence
Repository Details
Part of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Archives Repository
Library & Archives
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
One Bungtown Rd
Cold Spring Harbor NY 11724 USA
516-367-6872
archives@cshl.edu