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Trunk

Object number2019.116.1 a-e

Manufacturer Everlasting Lock Company

Date1939-1947

MediumWood; Metal; Leather; Paper

Credit LineGift of Kenneth Kuchta

DescriptionTravel trunk with four drawers.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a, upright): 40.25 × 21.25 × 21.875 in. (102.2 × 54 × 55.6 cm)
Width (a, opened): 45.5 in. (115.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b): 6.625 × 20.875 × 10.125 in. (16.8 × 53 × 25.7 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 10 × 20.875 × 10 in. (25.4 × 53 × 25.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 10.063 × 20.875 × 9.875 in. (25.6 × 53 × 25.1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (e): 11.875 × 20.875 × 9.875 in. (30.2 × 53 × 25.1 cm)
InscriptionsOn end with handle, there are two papers adhered, one in the lower left corner and one in the lower right corner. Paper in lower left corner reads; "RAIL[W]AY EXPRESS AGENCY / INCORPORATED / (64[?]0) Rochester, N.Y. (e) (5032 / 5-18) / Printed in U.S.A" / RECEIPT NUMBER / 51-43-00 / COLLECT CHANGES FROM CONSIGNEE / IF SHIPMENT ARRIVES WITHOUT DELIVERY SHEET OR / DELIVERY SHEET IS MUTILATED MAKE SUBSTITUTE / DELIVERY SHEET / FOR COMPLETE THROUGH SE[R]VICE BY ONE / DEPENDABLE COMPANY ORDER AND SHIP BY [paper cut off].

Paper in lower right corner reads: " [illegible handwritten text / TO / DR. J.S. YOUNGNER / 2061 23rd STREET / DETROIT, MICHIGAN". Blue sticker adhered to trunk underneath this paper reads "...SITY OF MICHIGA..."

Red "J.S.Y." stenciled between the two papers.

Paper on back of trunk in top right corner has typed text: "TO / DR. J.S. YOUNGNER / 2061 23rd STREET / DETROIT, MICHIGAN". Handwritten text under this readS: "On 5"
Marks(a) "EVERLASTING / LOCK / F44" inscribed on center lock.
Historical NotesTravel trunk that belonged to J. S.Youngner. Youngner, a New York native, became interested in infectious diseases after a childhood marked by frequent infections. He received a masters and doctorate in microbiology from the University of Michigan and was then drafted into the Army during WWII where he worked on the Manhattan Project. Afterwards he served at the National Institute of Health Cancer Service before becoming a member of the Salk team studying the polio virus. His relationship with Salk became strained after the polio vaccine success because he felt Salk received all of the credit and did not acknowledge the work of others on the project. Youngner remained at the University of Pittsburgh for the rest of his career and is considered an important pioneer in the field of vaccine development, testing and government licensing of drugs before market. Two of his major accomplishments, besides the polio vaccine, are the discovery of a key immune system component called a gamma interferon and the development of a vaccine for equine influenza. Youngner and his wife Rina Balter were active members of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh.

Previous owner J. S. Youngner (1920 - 2017)

Related institution University of Michigan

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