De Kruif, Paul, 1890-1971

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Dates

Existence: 1890 - 1971

Biography

Paul Henry de Kruif was born on March 2, 1890, in Zeeland, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A, in 1912, and a Ph.D. in 1916. He served in the Army as a Private in Mexico and as a a Lieutenant in France during World War I. After the war he returned to Michigan where he became an assistant professor at the University of Michigan. He also worked for the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research before giving up teaching in order to become a full time writer. In 1925, De Kruif assisted Sinclair Lewis with his novel "Arrowsmith." He was also a staff writer for "Ladies Home Journal," "Country Gentleman," and "Readers Digest." Between 1922 and 1962, De Kruif published several books including "Microbe Hunters" (1926), "The Fight for Life" (1938), and "Life Among the Doctors" (1949). De Kruif died on February 28, 1971.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Paul de Kruif manuscripts

Collection

Identifier: MS-226

MS-226

Date(s): 1938 to 1948

Abstract

Paul de Kruif (1890-1971), writer. The collection contains typescripts of his book "The Fight for Life," as well as typescripts of several articles and a speech on the history of medicine and public health in the United States.