Date
10-24-1978
Series
Second Morden Lectures
Length
58 minutes
Notes
Sir Peter Medawar was a philosopher, scientist, and author who received the 1960 Nobel Prize in Physiology of Medicine for his work on tissue grafting and the discovery of acquired immune tolerance.
In the second of two Morden lectures at Portland State, Medawar described research conducted in the area of cancer immunity. The lecture was introduced by PSU Vice President Leon J. Richelle.
Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.
Subjects
Science, Cancer -- Research
Original Format
Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, 2 track, mono
Rights
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11438
Recommended Citation
Medawar, Peter Brian, ""The Story of Tumor Immunity"" (1978). Special Collections: Oregon Public Speakers. 182.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11438
Description
Transcript added September 16, 2021.
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