José Strauss papers
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the collection relates to the Pediatric Nephrology Seminars which José Strauss chaired at the University of Miami from 1974-2006. Other materials include a curriculum vitae and biographical sketch of José Strauss, a memorial photo book, awards and certificates, and publications. Also present are several items related to the acclaimed Mexican pediatric nephrologist Gustavo Gordillo Paniagua (1923-2012). 7 books belonging to José Strauss were also donated with his papers, these will be cataloged into the rare books collection at the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library. See the Related Materials note for a list of these works.
Dates
- Creation: 1963 - 2018
Conditions Governing Access
No known access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply to some materials.
Biographical / Historical
José Strauss received his M.D. from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School in Argentinia, in 1955. He completed pediatrics fellowships at the State University of New York in Brooklyn and Columbia University and served on the faculty at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. In 1971, he began a long tenure at the University of Miami, where he served as a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Nephrology from 1971-2006. Dr. Strauss was also the Chairman of the University of Miami's Pediatric Nephrology Seminars from 1974-2006. Throughout his career, he received many international awards and honors and published widely on topics related to pediatric nephrology. In 2006, Dr. Strauss was the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Henry L. Barnett, M.D. Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of pediatric nephrology. Dr. Strauss passed away in 2017.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Spanish; Castilian
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Louise Strauss in March 2019; Transferred to the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library by Robert Chevalier in June 2019.
- Title
- José Strauss Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Historical Collections & Services, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Repository
Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue
P.O. Box 800722
Charlottesville Virginia 22908-0722 United States
mailto:hsl-historical@virginia.edu