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Scope and Contents The Rita R. Colwell papers contain materials created and collected by Dr. Rita R. Colwell during her professional career as a microbiologist. The materials include correspondence, notes, manuscripts, publications, research material, speeches, calendars, and awards. The contents relate to Colwell's research topics such as cholera and other infectious diseases, health, climate change, environmental policy, science and technology including sequencing, intelligence efforts, national security and...

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This series includes numerous awards and honors Colwell received throughout her extensive career. Types of materials include honorary degrees, clippings, awards, and programs.

Scope and Contents This series consists of professional activities Colwell was a part of in addition to her other professional work. Types of materials include correspondence, papers, photographs, and notes. Of note are materials related to when Colwell served as an ambassador of the Science Envoy program and from various consultation work. Also included is a signed copy of Colwell's 2020 book, A Lab of One's Own: One Woman's Personal Journey Through Sexism in Science. Digital files include presentations by...