Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1924-1978 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 box
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr. Noble was a classmate of Dr. Charles Best, graduating from the University of Toronto in 1921. He and Best were offered the opportunity of working with Dr. F.G. Banting on the experiments carried out during the summer of 1921 which led to the discovery of insulin. Later he formed part of the team assembled in the following academic year to work on the refinement and application of insulin. He continued to work on aspects of insulin for several years. He died in 1978.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by the Faculty of Medicine with the permission of his son, Dr. Edward Noble, 1979.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection consists of a small collection of manuscripts, correspondence, articles, offprints and clippings on the discovery and development of insulin. The papers relate largely to the early part of Dr. Noble's career.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Material may be requested in person at the Fisher Library Reference Desk, or in advance using our online stack retrieval request form: https://aeon.library.utoronto.ca
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English