Title:

Letter from Mrs. Jonan W. Williams to Marshall W. Nirenberg

Creator:

Williams, Jonan W., Mrs.

Recipient:

Nirenberg, Marshall W.

Date:

16 March 1962

Description:

In this handwritten letter, a woman from Texas responds to an article in Look magazine by asking Nirenberg for information regarding his research as it applies to treatment for nerve damage caused by polio. Williams offers Nirenberg prayers and hope for success in his work.

Location:

Box: 4. Folder: 31

Rights:

Courtesy of Marshall W. Nirenberg.

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Genre:

Letters (correspondence)

Subject:

Poliomyelitis

Format:

Text

Extent:

2 pages

Language:

English

Legacy ID:

JJBBFQ

NLM ID:

101584910X76

Profiles Collection:

The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X76

Story Section:

Public Reactions to the Genetic Code, 1961-1968