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Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers (1926-2001) Collection No The Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers (1926-2001) Collection No. 18 Abstract The Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers were donated after his death in 2001 by his widow, Virginia Tyler. The collection consists of Tyler’s publications in various forms (manuscripts, reprints, and original copies), some correspondence, and some personal/professional materials, such as curriculum vitae, bibliographies, clippings, and memorabilia. Tyler was active professionally, and this aspect of his life is covered both by the publications, as well as the materials on his conferences and speaking engagements. The bulk of the collection is subject files, predominantly on various medicinal plants/herbs, which literally run A—Z. The collection consists of approximately 50 linear feet, 98 boxes. Biographical Sketch Varro E. “Tip” Tyler was born December 19, 1926 in Auburn, Nebraska, the son of a lawyer who also enjoyed botany, an enjoyment and passion he passed on to his son. Tyler had a classical education and learned to love history, poetry (which he could recite from memory – this is how he won over his future wife, Virginia “Ginny” Tyler), travel, and books. His first job was at the local corner drug store at the age of 12. He attended the University of Nebraska and was in the same fraternity as Johnny Carson, who would become famous in late-night television. His studies were briefly interrupted with a term of service in the army, but Tyler eventually completed a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Nebraska, and then followed his mentor and friend, Arthur E. Schwarting, to the University of Connecticut, where he completed his Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy. His first teaching position was as Associate Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pharmacognosy at the University of Nebraska. Lilly Distinguished Professor of Pharmacognosy, Emeritus, at Purdue University, Tyler died August 22, 2001, of a blood clot in the lungs, the morning after the Tyler’s return from their annual sojourn in Germany and Austria. Scope and Contents Series A: Personnel/Biographical Materials: Includes Curriculum Vitae, personnel records, bibliographies, clippings, and memorabilia. Approximately ½ box. Series B: Correspondence: Professional correspondence, arranged alphabetically, including correspondence with organizations. The majority is with specific individuals. 3 ½ boxes. 2 Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers Finding Aid - Series C: Publications o Subseries 1: Manuscripts: Contains manuscript versions of both articles and speeches. Includes a complete run of articles for Prevention magazine with drafts, research notes, and sometimes the published version of the magazine, Purdue Pharmacist articles from when Tyler was Dean, and dozens of other manuscript versions of articles. Manuscripts are grouped by publication venue when known, or alphabetically by title for undated materials, and by date for other articles and presentations (in manuscript format). 5.75 boxes. o Subseries 2: Projects and Editorial Boards: Contains materials relating to editorial boards and specialized herbal medicine boards and task forces, including Tyler’s extensive work with the Council for Responsible Nutrition. Arranged chronologically. 1 box, 3 folders. o Subseries 3: Reprints and Photocopies: Contains reprints and copies of articles by Tyler on various topics. Undated materials are alphabetical by article title, dated materials are arranged chronologically to demonstrate progression of interests held by Tyler. Approximately ½ box o Subseries 4: Original Publications: These are publications in their original format/venue, rather than reprints or manuscript versions. Organized chronologically. Approximately 1 box. Series D: Conferences, Speaking Engagements, and Travel: Includes presentation materials, such as transparencies, lecture notes/outlines. Undated materials arranged alphabetically by presentation title. Dated materials are arranged chronologically. 20 ¾ boxes. Series E: Subject Files (A—Z) 65 ¼ boxes. 3 Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers Finding Aid - Container List Series A: Personnel/Biographical Materials Box File Description 1 1 Curriculum Vitae 1 2 Handwritten list, possibly used for constructing a Curriculum Vitae, n.d. 1 3 EVPPA Contributions/Accomplishments, 1986-1990 1 4 Bibliography, 1951-1990 1 5 News clippings about Varro E. Tyler, 1980, 1984-6, 1990 1 6 Lists of early scientific publications 1 7 Purdue University personnel records (miscellaneous), 1996 1 8 Honorary Membership, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Gamma Chapter, April 20, 1990, Purdue University 1 9 The Purdue Pharmacist, Summer 1997, contains article about Varro E. Tyler’s retirement 1 10 Print of a Pharmacy Postage Stamp, n.d., no location Series B: Correspondence 1 11 “Ba-Bon,” 1997-2001 Ballantine Publishing Black, Bethanne Baron-Faust, Rita Black, Curtis D. Barrett, Marilyn Block, J. E. Bayne, Holly Blumenthal, Mark Beering, Stephen Bodenbach, Jill Benshir, Rya Boik, John Better Homes and Gardens Boldsaikhan, B. Beutler, Jade Bond, Jenny T. 1 12 “Bor-Bu,” 1997-2001 Borowitz, Joseph Brody, Jane Botanical Enterprises, Inc CBEI Brown, Kristina (about) Bottom Line/Health Brown, Perry J. Bottom Line/Personal Buck, Brian D. Bouldin, Alicia Burley, F. William Boyd, Eddie L. Bussy, R. Kenneth Bratman, Steven (Prima Health) 1 13 “Cal-Cas,” 1997-2001 California Society of Health System Cardellina, John Pharmacists (CSHP) Carlisle, Robert D. B. Calorie Control Council Carper, Jean Canadian Breast Cancer Research Carr, Jelleff (Jeff) Initiative Carte, Brad K. Canes, David Cassady, John M. Cantoria, Magdelena C. 1 14 “Ch-Cu,” 1997-2001 4 Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers Finding Aid - Chandler, Amy K. Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Charfoos & Christensen, P. C. Association (CTFA) Chavez, Mary L. Cotler, Robyn Chopra Center for Well-being Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) Cleland, Richard L. Coupe, George H. Clemens, Roger Covington, Timothy R. Compagine, Rose (Unapix Cowen, David L. Entertainment) Craker, Lyle E. Complementary Therapies in Medicine Croome, Ed Comprehensive Care Center Crouch, Heidi Connecticut, State of CSICOP – Committee for the Scientific Connecticut, University of – School of Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal Pharmacy Cutler, Stephen Consumer Reports Cutshall, Tom Cooking Light 1 15 “D,” 1997-2001 Davisson, V. Jo. Dildy, Terry Dawson, Karen Dolan, Rebecca W. Dekker – Agropedia reference set Doner, Kalia Dentali, Steven Drug Topics Deskovich, Mary Duke, Jim DeWitt, Karen Durkin, Liz (Marcel Dekker, Inc.) Diabetes Care 1 16 Dietary Supplements, Office of, 2000-2001 1 17 “E,” 1996-2001 Eclectic Medical Publications Ernst, Edzard Economic Botany, Society for Euler, Ken Eddy, Esther D. Euromed El-Olemy, Mahmoud M. (book reviews Evers, William D. of Varro E. Tyler’s works) 2 1 “F,” 1997-2001 Family Circle Flannery, Michael (Lloyd Library) Farnsworth, Norman Food and Drug Administration (Dept. of Federal Trade Commission Health, Education, and Welfare) Feldman, Debbie L. (Family Safety & Food-Medication Interactions Health) Ford, Henry, Hospital Fenn, Jim – about Foreman, Judy Fernwood Botanic Garden Foster, Steven Ferrell, Joseph S. Franchin, Miriam K. Ferrosan Fugh-Berman, Adriane (FDA) Fibromyalgia Health Letter 2 2 “G,” 1997-2001 Gehrmann, Beatrice Gomez, Luis D. Gil, Gary A. Good Housekeeping Glamour Goorley, John T. Goble, Eva L (about) Gröger, Stefan Goldberg, Alicia Gross, Stephen M. 5 Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers Finding Aid - 2 3 “H,” 1997-2001 Hamburger, M. Himalayan Herbs for Health, Inc. Hardy, Mary Hobbs, Jim Harness, Jay Hocking, George M. Harrison, Laird Hollman, Arthur Haworth Press Hook’s American Drugstore Museum Health Houghton, Peter J. Health and Human Services, Dept. of, HRF NIH Huber, Don M. Heinrich, Michael Hufford, Charles Heinstein, Peter Hulebak, Karen L. Hellmich, Nanci Hurley, Michael Hellwig, Jennifer Herbs for Health Helm, Kathy King 2 4 “I,” 1997-2001 Indiana State Dept. of Health Institute of Medicine International Journal of Integrative Medicine (Impakt Communications) Interweave Press Israelson, Loren D. Iwu, Maurice M 2 5 “J,” 1997-2000 Jacobson, Michael F. Johnston, Patricia Jellin, Jeff M. Journal of the American Medical Jibrin, Janis Association (JAMA) Johnson, Justine Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Johnson, Maurice C. Jyoti, Mayank Johnston, Barbara (ABC) 2 6 “K,” 1996-2000 Kahlenberg, Ann Kjonaas, Tamara K. Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Kliewer, Ken Katzenstein, Larry Kneipp Werke Würzburg Kava, Ruth Konopa & Murphy Kemper, F. H. Korn, Wendy Kent & Spiegel Koteski, Dorothy R. Kidney Care Kronenberg, Fredi Kim, Byong Kak Kurrus, Thomas W. Kinghorn, A. Douglas Kuruüzüm, Ayse Kizer, Ken 2 7 “L,” 1997-2001 6 Varro E. “Tip” Tyler Papers Finding Aid - Ladner, Kerby E. Lewis, Joel E. Lamplear, Sue Lightsey, David Lange, Dianne Partie Lilly Research Laboratories (Eli Lilly & Co.) Lansky, Ephraim Lipman, Arthur G. Lasswell, Anita B. Long, Patricia LaValle, Jim Lord, Jack Lawson, Larry D. Los Angeles Times LeBars, Pierre L. Losey, Mary Lepke, Janet Lugar, Richard G. Leslie, Steven W. Leung, Albert Y. 2 8 Lawyers, 1998 (Nature’s Nutrition Formula One Lawsuit) 2 9 Lloyd Library: Mike Flannery and Jim Huizenga, 1997-1999 (see also Box 1, file 14) 2 10 Lloyd Library: Dennis Worthen, 1999-2001 2 11 Lloyd Library: Annual Reports, 1995-1998 3 1 Lloyd Library: Annual Reports, 1998-2001 3 2 “M,” 1995-2001 McCaleb, Robert
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