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Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers, 1920s-1997
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Harris, Franklin S. (Franklin Stewart), 1912-
- Title
- Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers
- Dates
- 1920s-1997 (inclusive)19201997
- Quantity
- 3.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Accn1384
- Summary
- The Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers (1920s-1997) contain the personal, teaching, and research files of this noted Utah-born scientist. The collection contains much of his research on diffraction and the subject of optics in general. Also present are materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the relationship between science and religion.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Franklin S. Harris Jr. (1912-1999) was born in Logan, Utah, received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in 1931 and 1936, and his Ph.D. in Physics from the California Institute of Technology in 1941. His principal areas of research were "connected with light in photographic and electrical recording and measurements of the diffraction of light."
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers (1920s-1997) contain the personal, teaching, and research files of this noted Utah-born scientist. The collection contains much of his research on diffraction and the subject of optics in general. Also present are materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the relationship between science and religion.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers, Accn 1384, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: Accn 1384.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Franklin S. Harris.
Harris's previous donation in July 1993 was integrated with the October 2005 donation consisting of boxes 1-7 (3.25 linear feet).
Processing Note
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1227).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Correspondence and Personal MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-5 | Correspondence |
1935-1987 |
| 1 | 6 | Personal Materials
Resumes, employment papers, biographical information, and certificates are included.
|
1937-1997 |
TeachingReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1-2 | Physics 142, Notes |
1951-1959 |
| 2 | 3-4 | Physics Class Notebooks |
1940s-1950s |
| 3 | 1 | Physics Class Notebook |
1950s |
| 3 | 2 | Physics Class Notes |
1950s-1960s |
| 3 | 3 | Geometrical Optics Notebook |
1938 |
| 3 | 4-5 | Notes and Notecards |
1940s-1950s |
Subject FilesReturn to Top
Boxes 4-7 of subject files contain mainly news articles, article reprints, essays, correspondence, and notes.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 1 | Aerosols |
1970-1978 |
| 4 | 2 | Apertures
This folder holds metal and cardboard aperture cutouts.
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| 4 | 3 | California Institute of Technology, Newsletters |
1938-1941 |
| 4 | 4 | Diffraction and Polarization |
1950s-1970s |
| 4 | 5 | Early Man |
1953-1969 |
| 4 | 6 | Etched Metal Recticles |
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| 4 | 7 | Evolution |
1938-1983 |
| 4 | 8-9 | Exploring the Universe |
1945-1967 |
| 5 | 1 | Exploring the Universe |
1950s-1960s |
| 5 | 2 | Augustin Fresnel |
1928-1988 |
| 5 | 3 | Lasers |
1967-1973 |
| 5 | 4 | Light |
1961-1970 |
| 5 | 5 | Metal Plates
Referencing ancient writing techniques.
|
1957-1978 |
| 5 | 6 | Physics and the Gospel |
1940s-1960s |
| 5 | 7 | Physics Literature |
1940s-1960s |
| 5 | 8 | Pictures of Scientists |
|
| 6 | 1 | Pre-existence |
1934-1981 |
| 6 | 2-3 | Science and Religion |
1920s-1960s |
| 6 | 4 | Science Articles and Reprints
General science articles unrelated to subjects already listed.
|
1960s-1990s |
| 6 | 5 | Sperry Utah Engineering Laboratory |
1959-1962 |
| 6 | 6 | Testimonies |
1938 |
| 6 | 7 | University of Michigan |
1952-1959 |
| 7 | 1-2 | John A. Widtsoe |
1931-1960s |
| 7 | 3 | Miscellaneous |
MicrofilmReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Reel | ||
| 1 | Apertures and Optical Patterns
This and following microfilm reels are located in the Manuscripts Division's microfilm cabinet.
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| 2 | Articles
Some of these are in French and German.
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| 3 |
Design of Fire Control Optics
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| 4 |
Paul B. Epstein,
Spenielle Beugungsprobleme
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| 5 |
Muller-Pouilett,
Lehrbuch der Physik und Meteorolgie
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| 6 | "On Undecidable Propositions of Formal Mathematical Systems" |
1954 |
| 7 | Optics Writings |
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| 8 | Pre-existence Articles |
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| 9 | Rainwater Notes in Optics |
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| 10 |
John Shellman Jr.,
Theory of the Dielectric Properties of Ice
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Evolution--Religious aspects
- Light--Measurement
- Religion and science
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Correspondence
- Outlines
Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille
2005 (last modified: 2019)
