Condon Lectures Series records

Condon Lectures Series records , 1950-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Oregon State Board of Higher Education
Title: Condon Lectures Series records
Dates: 1950-1971 (inclusive)
19501971
Quantity: 3 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 record storage boxes
Collection Number: UA 141
Summary: The Condon Lecture Series was created in 1944 by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education and was named after the University of Oregon's first geologist, Thomas Condon. The collection contains published and unpublished versions of lectures.
Repository: University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Permanent University Archive public records are available for research, and are subject to state, and in some cases federal freedom of information laws. In compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, FERPA and HIPAA, specific records that are legally protected, sensitive, private, or confidential are exempt (not subject to disclosure) and closed to protect individual privacy. Access to paper records will be granted after a professional review of the records occurs based on regulations in state and federal laws. Contact Special Collections and University Archives well in advance in order to access these records.
Additional Reference Guides: See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Condon Lecture Series was created in 1944 by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education. The purpose of the lecture series was "to interpret significant scientific research to the nonspecialist as a contribution toward the understanding of life." The series was named after the University of Oregon's first geologist, Thomas Condon. Lectures were hosted annually by Oregon State University, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon.

Source: Condon Lectures file, University Archives alphabetical subject files, UA Ref 1, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains published and unpublished versions of lectures, correspondence, and proposals.

The collection is arranged by accession:

Accession 1996.31.A: published and unpublished versions of lectures, 1950-1971.

Accession 1996.263.A: published versions of lectures, 1952-1967.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

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