Paul E. Howe Papers
Content Description
The Paul E. Howe Papers include Howe's publications and a 1959 Work Project Annual Report for the Animal Husbandry Research Division, Dairy Cattle Research Branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Dates
- Creation: 1907-1973
Conditions Governing Access
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Biographical Sketch
Paul E. Howe (1885-1974) joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 1923 as a biological chemist in the Bureau of Animal Industry. In 1936 he became an assistant chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry and chief of the Division of Animal Nutrition, conducting research in animal nutrition and biochemical studies of animal products. During World War II, Howe was head of the Division of Foods and Nutrition of the Surgeon General's office. After the war, he studied the nutritional needs of the civilian populations of Germany and Japan. In 1952, he served as a USDA consulting biochemist with the Foreign Agricultural Relations Technical Collaboration Branch for approximately five months. Howe wrote extensively on topics such as the effects of fasting on humans and animals, animal nutrition, and the biochemistry of animal products. He retired in 1955.
Total Size of Collection
2 letter_document_box
1 flat_pamphlet_box
2 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Alternate Call Number
SF84.4 .H68 1907
Topical
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- Unprocessed
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Repository Details
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