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This oral history transcript documents the life and career of Marian E. Koshland (1921-1997), a distinguished biochemist and immunologist. It explores her experiences as a woman in academic science during the 20th century, her research contributions, and her involvement in community activities. The transcript provides insights into Koshland's work at the University of California, Berkeley, her perspectives on the development of immunology, and her reflections on balancing family and career. This oral history offers valuable perspectives on the evolution of science and the challenges faced by women in the field, making it an important resource for researchers and anyone interested in the history of science and women's studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.