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Summary
- Abstract:
- Hans Elias, a native of Darmstadt, Germany, was a German-American scientist. This collection contains a number of his contributions to medical research, biology, zoology, and even art in the form of reprints of articles, a photocopy of his manuscript "Abenteuer in Emigration und Wissenschaft," and two reel-to-reel tapes.
- Extent:
- 0.5 cubic ft.
- Language:
- German , German .
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Hans Elias Papers, 1953-1979. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Elias Papers).
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection contains a photocopy of the manuscript "Abenteuer in Emigration und Wissenschaft," by Hans Elias. It also contains reprints of various articles Elias either wrote, co-authored, or otherwise contributed to, as well as two reel-to-reel tapes. All content is based on his work and interests.
- Biographical / Historical:
Hans Elias was born on June 18, 1907 in Darmstadt, Germany. Elias went to Wekkunstschule Darmstadt where he studied drawing until he enrolled at the Technical University of Darmstadt where he studied mathematics, zoology, and physics. Elias received his doctorate in 1931 and began to teach at various schools in Germany. Prior to the start of World War II, Elias began teaching at the Jewish country Herrlingen and in 1935 he joined his family in Milan, Italy. While in Italy, he began to study cinematography and received a grant from the Swiss aid organization to produce an educational film on the development of amphibious eggs with Ernst Rust, Wilhelm von Mollendorff, and Wolfgang Bargmann.
On April 1, 1939, Elias and his family emigrated to America. Elias was offered a position to teach biology at Middlesex University. During this time, his wife Anneliese Blumenthal, who he had met in Italy, had two children and they became U.S. citizens on November 27, 1944. Elias left the University in 1944 and began working for the Center for Communicable Diseases (CDC) in Atlanta, where he promoted educational medical films. In 1953, Elias was appointed associate professor of anatomy, and in 1960, full professor at the Chicago Medical School. During his time at the Medical School he published a variety of manuscripts and essays.
In 1973, Elias moved back to Germany for a one year research program at Heidelberg University. In 1975, Elias moved back to California and taught at the University of California and City College of San Francisco until his death on April 11, 1985.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was transferred to the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives prior to July 1981. The donor is unknown.
- Processing information:
Processed by Cheyenne Watson in 2023.
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged chronologically. There are no series.
- Physical location:
- The materials are located onsite in the department.
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows: Identification of specific item, series, box, folder, Hans Elias Papers, 1953-1979. M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University at Albany, State University of New York (hereafter referred to as the Elias Papers).