Kolff, Willem J.
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1911-2009
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Barney B. Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0670
Abstract
The Barney B. Clark papers (1910-1984) provide information on the development of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart, the implantation of this heart into a human being, and on Barney Bailey Clark, the first authorized recipient of this artificial heart. The bulk of the collection consists of materials related to the writing of a story about Barney Clark and the artificial heart by Earl and Miriam Selby. Also included are materials collected by Una Loy Clark, Barney Clark's wife, including a history...
Dates:
1910-1984
Willem J. Kolff audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0333
Abstract
The Willem J. Kolff audio-visual collection (1949-1995) consists of film, video and audio recordings relevant to Kolff's groundbreaking medical research into the development of artificial organs, including the artificial kidney and artificial heart.
Dates:
1949-1995
Theodore H. Stanley papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3106
Abstract
The Theodore H. Stanley papers (1960s-2000) consist of the collected works and papers of esteemed anesthesiologist Theodore H. Stanley, one of the team members who worked on the first total artificial heart replacement developed at the University of Utah. The collection includes research, published articles, correspondence, and models/diagrams of Dr. Stanley's work.
Dates:
1960s-2000