Preliminary Inventory of the North Carolina State University Department of Physics Records, 1959 - 2006

Collection Number UA 135.015

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Collection Information
Abstract:

Contains announcements, brochures, correspondence, departmental goals, list of faculty members, minutes, newsletters, programs, reports, and test books. The records document the academic and administrative activities of the Department from 1959 to 2006.

The Department of Physics at NCSU dates back to the early years of the twentieth century. It was one of the original departments in the School (later College) of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, which was established in 1960. Physics had previously been under the School of Engineering. The department played an important role in the development of the nuclear reactor at NCSU.

Contact Information:
Processed by
Lauren Garbrick and Hermann Trojanowski
Date Completed
March, 2002
Encoded by
Russell S. Koonts; Katherine M. Wisser; Pat Webber
Finding aid updated by
Todd Kosmerick, 2008 February

Descriptive Summary

Creator

North Carolina State University. Dept. of Physics

Title

North Carolina State University Department of Physics Records, 1959 - 2006

Call Number

UA 135.015

Extent

1 linear feet, 2 record storage boxes

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Special Collections Research Center Reference Staff.

Information for Users

Restrictions to Access

This collection is open for research; access requires at least 24 hours advance notice.
Acquisitions Information

Transferred from the North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Consult University Archivist for additional information.
Preferred Citation

[Identification of Item], North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Department of Physics Sub-Group, UA 135.015, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Copyright Notice

North Carolina State University owns copyright to this collection. Individuals obtaining materials from the NCSU Libraries' Special Collections Research Center are responsible for using the works in conformance with United States copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.

Historical Note


The Department of Physics at NCSU dates back to the early years of the twentieth century. It was one of the original departments in the School (later College) of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, which was established in 1960. Physics had previously been under the School of Engineering. The department played an important role in the development of the nuclear reactor at NCSU.

Scope and Content Note


Contains announcements, brochures, correspondence, departmental goals, list of faculty members, minutes, newsletters, programs, reports, and test books. The records document the academic and administrative activities of the Department from 1959 to 2006.

Online Catalog Headings

Corporate Entities

  • North Carolina State University. Dept. of Physics.

Topics

  • Physics--Research--North Carolina.
  • Physics--Study and teaching--North Carolina.

Related Materials

North Carolina State University College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Records [UA 135]
North Carolina State University College of Engineering Annual Reports [UA 105.002]
College of Phyiscal and Mathematical Sciences, Office of the Dean Records (UA 135.001)
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Annual Reports (UA 135.002)
Physical and Mathematical Sciences Council (UA 021.481)

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Faculty Members from 1936 to 1957, n.d. [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder1]
  • Graduate Study in Physics, n.d. [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder2]
  • Physics 205 and 208 Test Book, 1983 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder3]
  • Physics Department Role in PAMS, 1959 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder4]
  • Physics Laboratory, Dr. William Kearney Carr, n.d. [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder5]
  • Progress and Plans of the Department of Physics, 1962 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder6]
  • Seminar Announcements, 1964 - 1965, 1982 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder7]
  • Status, Goals and Needs, 1961 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder8]
  • Thomas Lecture, 1981 [UA 135.015 Box 1, Folder9]
  • Cornelius Lanczos International Centenary Conference, 1993
    Includes proceedings, brochures, program, and other documents

    		 [UA 135.015 Box 2]
  • Faculty Meeting Minutes, 1995 - 1999 [UA 135.015 Box 2]
  • Physics Newsletter, 1995 - 2000 [UA 135.015 Box 2]
  • L. H. Thomas Lecture, 2003 - 2006 [UA 135.015 Box 2]