George H. Cady papers, 1946-1985

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cady, George H. (George Hamilton), 1906-1993
Title
George H. Cady papers
Dates
1946-1985 (inclusive)
Quantity
5 cubic feet (5 boxes)
Collection Number
3338
Summary
Professor of law and chair of the Chemistry Department for the University of Washington
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.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Professor of law, University of Washington.

George Hamilton Cady was born 1906. He joined the U.W. faculty in 1938, and served as chair of the Chemistry Department. Cady was active with the Advisory Council on College Chemistry; Flourine Chemistry Division Executive Committee and Inorganic Chemistry Division, American Chemical Society; and Science Facilities Evaluation Group, National Science Foundation. He retired from teaching in 1972.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, committee records, grant records, writing, conference files, convention files, speeches, and Naval Research

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. 3338-001, George H. Cady papers, 1961-1975
  • Accession No. 3338-002, George H. Cady papers, 1946-1985

Preservation Note

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3338-001: George H. Cady papers, 1961-1975Return to Top

4 cu. ft. (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, committee records, grant records, and some writings; 1939, 1961-1975.

These papers reflect the later part of Cady's career. Documented are a major Naval Research grant and participation in various University of Washington and national committees.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: George H. Cady, 1985-06-02

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 3338-001
Biographical Features
1-2 3338-001
General Correspondence (chronological)
1960-1980
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding American Chemical Society Award for Distinguished Service
1966
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding Australian Tour
1968
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding Foreign Contracts of 1967-1968 Sabbatical
2 folders
1967-1968
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding Fulbright Grant for Teaching in India
1976-1977
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding Nomination of Professor Tartar for Manufacturing Chemist Award
1964
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding Walker Ames Professorship (H. J. Emeleus Appointment)
1964
2 3338-001
General Correspondence regarding West Coast Lecture Tour
1953, 1966
2-3 3338-001
Articles by George H. Cady
4 folders
1961-1979
3 3338-001
Articles Reviews by George H. Cady in Inorganic Chemistry
2 folders
3 3338-001
Articles Reviews by George H. Cady in Journal of the American Chemical Society
3 3338-001
Miscellaneous Articles Reviews by George H. Cady
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - correspondence
15 folders
1957-1971
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - annual summaries
1957-1965
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - contract extension proposals
1957-1959, 1966-1970
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - contracts executed
1958, 1962-1963, 1966, 1970
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - final reports
1957-1972
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - Technical Reports #16-#37, #46-#49, #56-#57
2 folders
1957-1966
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - writings by George H. Cady
2 folders
3 3338-001
Flourine Chemistry Grant files - writings by others
1961-1963
3 3338-001
Halogen Symposium (Chicago, 1961)
2 folders
1960-1961
3 3338-001
Patent Applications
2 folders
1956-1960
3 3338-001
Bagley Hall Renovations
2 folders
1962-1963
3 3338-001
Chemistry and Chemical Engineer Professors Conference
1962
3 3338-001
Doctor of Philosophy Graduates in Chemistry (UW)
1914-1969
4 3338-001
Lab Manuals
1940s
4 3338-001
Pauling Award
4 3338-001
Advisory Council on College Chemistry
2 folders
1963, 1967-1972, 1975
4 3338-001
American Chemical Society, Flourine Chemistry Division, Executive Committee
1966
4 3338-001
American Chemical Society, Inorganic Chemistry Division - correspondence
4 folders
1961-1964
4 3338-001
American Chemical Society, Inorganic Chemistry Division - minutes, reports, newsletters
1961-1964
4 3338-001
U.S. National Science Foundation, Science Facilities Evaluation Group - correspondence
1965-1967
4 3338-001
U.S. National Science Foundation, Science Facilities Evaluation Group - proposals
6 folders
1965-1967
4 3338-001
W.U. Chemistry Department, Cost of Instruction Reduction Committee
1939
4 3338-001
W.U. Chemistry Department, Curriculum Committee
1970
4 3338-001
W.U. Chemistry Department, Good Standing and Awards Committee
2 folders
1968-1970
4 3338-001
W.U. Graduate School, Executive Committee
1967
4 3338-001
W.U. Graduate School, Nuclear Engineering Committee (ad hoc)
1967

Accession No. 3338-002: George H. Cady papers, 1946-1985Return to Top

1 cu. ft. (1 box)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, conference and convention files, speeches and writings, contract correspondence, and subject series; 1946-1960, 1979-1985.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: George Cady, 1987-02-10

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 3338-002
General Correspondence
9 folders
1959-1960, 1979-1985
1 3338-002
Conferences and Conventions
1981
1 3338-002
"Composition of Gas Hydrates: New Answers to an Old Problem" writing
1983
1 3338-002
Contract Correspondence
11 folders
1946-1956
1 3338-002
Atomic Energy Commission Project
1953-1959
1 3338-002
Chemistry of Fluorides Project
2 folders
1947-1956
1 3338-002
Fluorocarbons
1948-1949
1 3338-002
Patenting of Trifluoracetyl Hypofluorite
1952-1953
1 3338-002
Selvi Rama Thesis
1982
1 3338-002
Technical Reference
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Cady, George H. (George Hamilton), 1906-1993--Archives (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • American Chemical Society. Inorganic Chemistry Division (creator)
    • National Science Foundation (U.S.). Science Facilities Evaluation Group (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives