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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 75-004: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1946-1971
- Accession No. 78-067: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1960-1966
- Accession No. 80-043: University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory records, circa 1958-1980
- Accession No. 84-052: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1973
- Accession No. 93-039: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1924
- Accession No. 95-266: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1938-1969
- Accession No. 95-311: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1974-1987
- Accession No. 96-024: University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory, Ocean Physics Group records, 1974-1987
- Accession No. 00-044: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1992-1995
- Accession No. 00-094: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1928-1998
- Accession No. 01-018: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1993-1999
- Accession No. 03-018: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1962-1979
- Accession No. 17-004: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1990-2003
- Names and Subjects
University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1924-2003
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Department of Physics
- Title
- University of Washington Department of Physics records
- Dates
- 1924-2003 (inclusive)19242003
- Quantity
- 21.99 cubic feet plus 2 vertical files
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 00313
- Summary
- Correspondence, reports, minutes, curriculum material, grant files, published material, administrative files, and other records of the Department of Physics at the University of Washington, Seattle
- Repository
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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
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Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, reports, minutes, curriculum material, grant files, published material, administrative files, and other records of the University of Washington Department of Physics.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 13 accessions.
- Accession No. 75-004, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1946-1971
- Accession No. 78-067, University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1960-1966
- Accession No. 80-043, University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory records, circa 1958-1980
- Accession No. 84-052, University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1973
- Accession No. 93-039, University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1924
- Accession No. 95-266, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1938-1969
- Accession No. 95-311, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1974-1987
- Accession No. 96-024, University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory, Ocean Physics Group records, 1974-1987
- Accession No. 00-044, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1992-1995
- Accession No. 00-094, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1928-1998
- Accession No. 01-018, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1993-1999
- Accession No. 03-018, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1962-1979
- Accession No. 17-004, University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1990-2003
Preservation Note
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Related Materials
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 75-004: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1946-1971Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, minutes, conference and convention records, curriculum material, subject files (1946-71)
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 78-067: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1960-1966Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, blueprints, concerning Physics Building alterations and additions (1960-66)
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 80-043: University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory records, circa 1958-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Published material--Project Astor (1959), Budget Request (1970), Vehicle Noise Study (1972), Reports of operations, annual reports ca. 1958-80.
Restrictions on Access: CLOSED until reviewed by UW Classification Officer. Some reports marked confidential.
Accession No. 84-052: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Videotapes of lectures on the making of the atomic bomb, 1973
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 93-039: University of Washington Department of Physics records, 1924Return to Top
Scope and Content: Physics textbook printed at the University Bookstore; 1924. The textbook was printed in a small print shop behind the store; it was written by Frederick Osborn.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 95-266: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1938-1969Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annual reports; 1938, 1946-1950, 1952-1954, 1968-1969.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 95-311: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1974-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Grant files, ca. 1974-1987.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 96-024: University of Washington, Applied Physics Laboratory, Ocean Physics Group records, 1974-1987Return to Top
Scope and Content: Chronological correspondence; 1974-1987 (1981-1985)
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 00-044: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1992-1995Return to Top
Scope and Content: Grant/contract administrative records; 1992-1995.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 00-094: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1928-1998Return to Top
Scope and Content: Historical features, staff minutes, research log, photographs, writings, newsletters, brochure; 1928-1998.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (Public disclosure laws may restrict access to some records)
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 01-018: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1993-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Grant/contract administrative files; 1993-1999. Bulk of records in files are financial management in nature, including: budget activity reports, budget summary reports, journal vouchers, purchase orders, requests for requisition and RTEs.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Accession No. 03-018: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1962-1979Return to Top
Scope and Content: Chronological correspondence, general correspondence, administrative files, committee files, reports; 1962-1979. Includes records of Ronald Geballe from his time as chairman of the department.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some files).
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (use unrestricted when access is granted)
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Folder | Accession | ||
1 | 03-018 | Conference
Announcements |
1977-1979 |
Correspondence |
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Correspondence |
1976 | ||
IX ICPEAC (International Conference
on the Physics of Electronic and Atomic Collisions) - Seattle |
1975 | ||
July - December |
1975 | ||
January - June |
1975 | ||
July - December |
1974 | ||
January - June |
1974 | ||
July - December |
1973 | ||
January - June |
1973 | ||
July - December |
1972 | ||
January - June |
1972 | ||
July - December |
1971 | ||
January - June |
1971 | ||
July - December |
1970 | ||
January - June |
1970 | ||
Chronological File B |
1978 | ||
Chronological File |
1978 | ||
Chronological File
"Outside" |
1978 | ||
Arts and Sciences |
1978 | ||
Arts and Sciences |
1976-77 | ||
Folder | Accession | ||
2 | 03-018 | Chronological File |
1975 |
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1974 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1973 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1972 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1971 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1970 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1969 | ||
Chronological File -
Personnel |
1967-68 | ||
Visitors |
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Invitations to Visitors |
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Daria Zieminska |
1976 | ||
Miscellaneous Short-Term Visitors |
1976-79 | ||
Richard Alben |
1976 | ||
Ernest Coleman |
1974 | ||
Heisenberg |
1973 | ||
Rau, R. Ronald |
1974 | ||
Visitors |
1972 | ||
Visitors |
1971-72 | ||
Visitors |
1970-71 | ||
Visitors |
1969-70 | ||
Visitors |
1968-69 | ||
Visitors |
1967-68 | ||
Visitors |
1966-67 | ||
Visitors |
1965-66 | ||
Visitors |
1964-65 | ||
Visitors |
1963-64 | ||
Notes of Chairman Geballe |
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Academic Referrals |
1968-76 | ||
Academic Referrals – Requests |
1969-76 | ||
Notes to Faculty |
1973 | ||
2.6 Faculty |
1963-72 | ||
Staffing |
1973 | ||
2.65 Publications, Department of Physics |
1950-62 | ||
[Professional Leave] |
1973-76 | ||
Colloquium List |
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[Physics Dept. Newsletter] |
1974-75 | ||
Classified Staff |
1973-76 | ||
Exempt |
1974-76 | ||
Box/Folder | Accession | ||
3 | 03-018 | [Doctor of Arts Degree] |
1975-76 |
2.31 Examination Committee |
1975 | ||
[Graduate Committee] |
1974-76 | ||
[Women in Engineering] |
1975 | ||
Future Research |
1973 | ||
[Physics Safety Committee] |
1973-75 | ||
[Curriculum] |
1974-76 | ||
Space Committee – Henley |
1972-76 | ||
2.3 Committee Reports |
1973-76 | ||
American Council on Education |
1973 | ||
[College of Education] |
1973-77 | ||
IV. Physics, Professional |
1973 | ||
PNACP (Pacific Northwest Association for College
Physics) |
1973-75 | ||
[AIP (American Institute of Physics)] |
1976 | ||
4.1 Data, AIP |
1969-76 | ||
4.2 Publications, AIP |
1962 | ||
Box/Folder | Accession | ||
4 | 03-018 | 4.3 Data, U.S. Government |
1960-74 |
V. – (President’s Office) |
1974-75 | ||
5.11 Reports |
1966-71 | ||
Junior College Meeting |
1965-66 | ||
Islam |
1972-73 | ||
President Search Committee |
1972-73 |
Accession No. 17-004: University of Washington, Department of Physics records, 1990-2003Return to Top
Scope and Content: Meeting minutes, agendas, and correspondence for various committees within the Department of Physics.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records (Use is unrestricted after access has been granted)
Acquisition Info: Ivy Mason (Assistant to the Chair), 2009-03-12
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 17-004 | Annual Report |
1999 |
1 | 17-004 | Undergraduate Advisor |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Technical Services Committee |
1998-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Teaching Assistant Committee |
1998-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Teacher Education Advisor |
1998-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Summer Session Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | Secretary |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Safety Committee |
1999-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Research Support Committee |
2001-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Newsletter Coordinator |
1999 |
1 | 17-004 | Majors Committee |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Liquid Helium Committee |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Library Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | Lab Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | Instructional Quality Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | Instructional Facilities Committee |
1999-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Graduate Program Coordinator |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Graduate Program Committee |
2001-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | General Curriculum Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | 12X Coordinating Committee |
2000-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Admissions Committee |
1999-2003 |
1 | 17-004 | Computing Committee |
1999-2001 |
1 | 17-004 | Colloquium Committee |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Chilled Water Committee |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Building/Space Committee |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Awards Committee |
1999-2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Aesthetics Committee |
1999 |
1 | 17-004 | Visiting Committee |
1992-1998 |
1 | 17-004 | Faculty Meeting Agendas & Minutes |
1991-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Executive Committee Minutes |
1990-1995 |
1 | 17-004 | Executive Committee Agendas |
1999-2000 |
1 | 17-004 | Hiring Plan |
2002 |
1 | 17-004 | Faculty Searches |
1999-2003 |
1 | 17-004 | Staff/Group Projections |
1998 |
1 | 17-004 | Provost Initiative |
1998 |
1 | 17-004 | Raise Evaluations (Faculty) |
2000-2002 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Physics--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Geballe, Ronald, 1918---Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Applied Physics Laboratory--Archives
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Archives
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Buildings
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Curricula
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Employees
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Faculty
- University of Washington. Department of Physics--Research grants
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives