Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Fred L. Ribe papers, 1954-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ribe, Fred L
- Title
- Fred L. Ribe papers
- Dates
- 1954-2005 (inclusive)19542005
- Quantity
- 1.18 cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 5161
- Summary
- Personal and professional papers of Fred L. Ribe, a professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle and physicist at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico
- Repository
-
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
-
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Fred L. Ribe (born 1924) was a professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Washington. He received a PhD in physics from the University of Chicago in 1951, then worked at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory as a staff physicist (1951-1959) and as Group and Division Leader for the Controlled Thermonuclear Research Division (1959-1977). Ribe joined the University of Washington in 1977 as Professor of Nuclear Engineering, where he taught fusion engineering and plasma physics. His research focused on experimental and theoretical plasma physics, and on fusion reactor design. Ribe became Professor Emeritus in 1989.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Magnetic Fusion Advisory Committee files, personal materials, and professional materials, including reports, proposals, research materials, and other papers from his work at the Los Alamos Laboratory.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 5161-001, Fred L. Ribe papers, 1978-1989
- Accession No. 5161-002, Fred L. Ribe papers, 1954-2005
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 5161-001: Fred L. Ribe papers, 1978-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Class notes, sample examinations, Magnetic Fusion Advisory Committee files, reports, proposals, research materials, and related material; 1978-1989.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Fred L. Ribe, 1999-09-02
| Description |
|---|
Fred L. Ribe papers |
Accession No. 5161-002: Fred L. Ribe papers, 1954-2005Return to Top
Scope and Content: Professional and personal historical materials; Department of Nuclear Engineering appointments, leaves, contracts, and history of the department; and copies of materials from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Archives relating to the Atomic Energy Commission withdrawal of J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance in 1954 and Ribe's organization of a petition in support of Oppenheimer.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Fred Ribe, 2006-09-05
| Description |
|---|
Fred L. Ribe papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Fusion reactors--Design--Research
- Nuclear engineers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Physics--Research
- Science--Political aspects--United States--History--20th century
- Security clearances--United States
Personal Names
- Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967
- Ribe, Fred L.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- University of Washington. Department of Nuclear Engineering
Form or Genre Terms
- Instructional and educational works
Other Creators
-
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
