George Henry Alexander Clowes Explained

George Henry Alexander Clowes (1877–1958)[1] was a medical doctor who worked as the first research director at Eli Lilly and Company. He was responsible for mobilizing Eli Lilly resources to mass-produce insulin,[2] making it available for diabetics beginning in 1923.[3] [4] He was also an art collector whose collection of paintings by European Old Masters was donated to the Indianapolis Museum of Art.[5] He and his two sons established The Clowes Fund in 1952 to fund art, education, and social services.[6] The Clowes Award for cancer research was named in his honor.[7]

His grandson, Alexander Whitehill Clowes, wrote The Doc and the Duchess, a book about his grandfather's life and legacy.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Memorials. www.findagrave.com.
  2. News: New Biography Chronicles Life And Achievements Of George Clowes. CapeNews.net. 2018-11-20. en.
  3. Web site: Eli Lilly and Company -- Company History. www.company-histories.com. 2018-11-20.
  4. Web site: Letter to Dr. G. H. A. Clowes 3/04/1922 The Discovery and Early Development of Insulin. insulin.library.utoronto.ca. en. 2018-11-20.
  5. Web site: Archives Directory for the History of Collecting. research.frick.org. en. 2018-11-20.
  6. Web site: History. 2020-07-27. The Clowes Fund. en-US.
  7. Web site: AACR G.H.A. Clowes Memorial Award. en-US. 2018-11-20.
  8. Web site: Alexander Whitehill Clowes MD. 2020-07-27. Legacy.com.

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