MS 146 Guide to Thomas Matney, PhD Papers (1929-2011)

Authors

Thomas Matney (1928-2010)

Author Biographical Info

“Dr. Thomas S. Matney was a Houston philanthropist and emeritus professor of genetics and environmental science at The University of Texas Health Science Center and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Professor Matney made important contributions to scientific understanding of cancer-causing agents and the genetic mechanisms that underlie the development of cancer. His wide-ranging philanthropic and service activities enhanced the well-being of hundreds of Houston-area children and families."

Identifier

MS 145

Language

English

Publication Date(s)

Prepared in 2010, encoded on January 5, 2011.

Abstract

The Thomas Matney papers includes materials from 1926 through 2011 relating to Dr. Matney’s research in genetics, Dr. Matney’s teaching materials, and his research as a community activist into the support and well being of at-risk children. Professor Matney made important contributions to scientific understanding of cancer-causing agents and the genetic mechanisms that underlie the development of cancer. See more at MS 146.

Keywords

Genetics, Environmental science, Temperature gradient plate, Bacteriology

Copyright

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.

Comments

Mrs. Nancy Lee Matney donated her late husband's papers and other materials to the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library in January 2011. No accruals are expected for this collection.

Recommended Citation

Thomas Matney (1928-2010), "MS 146 Guide to Thomas Matney, PhD Papers (1929-2011)" (2022). Manuscript Finding Aids. 44.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/findingaids/44