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Mouse Atlas Archive: Matthew H Kaufman collection of glass slides showing sections of mouse embryos at various stages of development

 Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1829

Content Description

Collection of histological sections on glass slides of the mouse embryo at all stages of development created by Professor Matthew Kaufman between c. 1975-1990. Also includes two volumes for which the collection was used ('The Anatomical Basis of Mouse Development' and 'Kaufman's Atlas of Mouse Development Supplement - with coronal sections'); a file of supporting documents (an index to the embryos in each box and the identification of sections used in the Atlas); and prints of cross-sections mounted on board (x 2 items).

Dates

  • Existence: Majority of material found within 1975-1990

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Open, but please contact the repository in advance.

Need a microscope and specialist handling (glass slides).

Extent

8.3 linear metres (84 boxes of slides and 1 archival box) : Small rectangular boxes containing glass slides

85 boxes

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated in August 2017 by Richard Baldock. Accession no SC-Acc-2017-0149.

Related Materials

See Coll-1808: Material relating to the research and interests of Matthew H. Kaufman, 1990-2006.

Processing Information

Catalogued by Lorraine McLoughlin and Aline Brodin in November 2017.

Title
Mouse Atlas Archive: Matthew H Kaufman collection of glass slides showing sections of mouse embryos at various stages of development
Status
Unprocessed
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379