University of Wyoming. Department of Physics and Astronomy records, 1994-2024
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Wyoming. Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Title
- University of Wyoming. Department of Physics and Astronomy records
- Dates
- 1994-2024 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Website capture 2016-ongoing (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection - Quantity
- 0.65 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + 108 KB + website
- Collection Number
- 545025
- Summary
- Collection contains the records of the University of Wyoming, Department of Physics and Astronomy.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The University of Wyoming, Department of Physics and Astronomy prepared students for careers in space sciences, nanotechnology, quantitative finance, engineering, environmental sciences, optics, computer technology, energy policy, science law, and many other fields. Their research efforts broadly focused on condensed matter physics, materials science, and astronomy through interdisciplinary, collaborative, and hands-on research in multiple cutting-edge laboratories and access to observing opportunities at Apache Point Observatory, the Wyoming Infrared Observatory, and Red Buttes Observatory.
Content Description
Collection contains a CD titled The Wyoming CD-ROM: A Image Database, created as part of the NASA’s Wyoming Space Grant Consortium, the archived university department website, and photographs of former department heads. Also included are a pair of eclipse glasses from 2024.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by the University of Wyoming, Department of Physics and Astronomy at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from the University of Wyoming, Department of Physics and Astronomy from 2016-2024.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2020 and updated in September 2024. The collection was updated by Brittany Heye in January 2026.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Eclipse glasses from UW planetariumDates: 2024Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographs: Former department heads of Physics and AstronomyDates: 1975-2020Container: Box 1
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Description: The Wyoming CD-ROM: An Image Database, Version 2.0 (CD)Dates: 1994-1995Container: Digital, ahcdm_545025_001
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Description: Website: Department of Physics and AstronomyDates: 2016-ongoingContainer: Digital,
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Astronomy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Wyoming
- Physics -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Wyoming
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. College of Arts and Sciences
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
