Minnesota Starvation Experiment Oral History Project records
Language: eng
Subjects: University of Minnesota; Minnesota Starvation Experiment; Interviews; United States; Civilian relief; Experiments; United States. Bureau of Selective Service; World War, 1939-1945; Psychological aspects; Civilian Public Service; University of Minnesota. Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene; Starvation; Conscientious objectors; Physiological aspects
Description: Oral history transcripts and administrative records pertaining to the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, a clinical study administered by lead investigator Ancel Keys at the University of Minnesota Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene between 1944 and 1945.  The study, designed to determine the physiological and psychological effects of severe and prolonged dietary restriction and the effectiveness of dietary rehabilitation strategies, was developed in coordination with the Civilian Public Service (CPS) and the U.S. Bureau of Selective Service and involved the participation of conscientious objectors.  Results were utilized in the Allied relief assistance to famine victims in Europe and Asia at the end of World War II.  Interviews were conducted with participants including Max M. Kampelman.
Notes: Open to research.

Gift, Richard D. Semba, 2010.

transferred to Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division.

Clinical study performed at the University of Minnesota Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene between 1944 and 1945.  Also known as the Minnesota Semi-Starvation Experiment, the Minnesota Starvation-Recovery Experiment, and the Starvation Study.

Collection material in English.