AHJ_ah545005 Inventory of the University of Wyoming. Department of Chemistry records, 1893-2017 University of Wyoming. Department of Chemistry records Processed by Misti Stangel University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/

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Finding aid encoded by Alex Vernon September, 2017 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary University of Wyoming. Department of Chemistry University of Wyoming. Department of Chemistry records 1893-2017 545005 26.18 cubic ft. (51 boxes) + 300.34 MB University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English Administrative records of the University of Wyoming's Department of Chemistry. History of the University of Wyoming, Department of Chemistry

Chemistry classes at the University first met in 1887 and the Chemistry Department’s first professor was E.E. Slosson. In 1904, due to the passage of the pure food law, the professor of chemistry also took on the State Chemist’s role. The graduate program was approved during the late 1940s and the first doctorate degrees were awarded in 1950. The department included four divisions: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical.

Scope and Content

This collection contains minutes of meetings, correspondence, seminars, scholarships, reports, the website, and proposals and grants relating to the department’s research, teaching, and service.

Access Restrictions

Only authorized University of Wyoming personnel may access restricted materials found in Boxes 14-40 and 48-49.

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by University of Wyoming, Department of Chemistry at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the University of Wyoming. Department of Chemistry from 1999-2019

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Misti Stangel in July, 1999 and updated by Jamie Greene in July 2020. Finding Aid encoded by Alex Vernon in September, 2017. This collection was updated in September 2025 by Andrea Edwards.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Access Terms University of Wyoming -- History. National Science Foundation (U.S.) Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Wyo.) Chemistry -- Research -- Wyoming -- Laramie. Chemistry -- Studying and teaching -- Wyoming -- Laramie. Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918. Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945. Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999 Education Colleges and Universities Science, Technology and Health Science Wyoming 1 Advertisements 1989-1990 1 American Chemical Society Summer Workshop 1984 1 Annual Report 1962-1967 1 Biennial Report 1968-1980 1 Biennial Report 1980-1986 1 Chemical Technology Program 1974-1976 1 Chemistry Department Research 1986 1 Correspondence 1965-1987 2 Correspondence 1967-1992 2 Correspondence 1969-1976 2 Correspondence 1969-1982 2 Correspondence 1973-1982 3 Correspondence 1992-1993 3 Correspondence - Biscar, Jean P. 1969-1975 3 Correspondence - Board of Visitors 1991-1993 3 Correspondence - Department Heads 1991-1992 3 Correspondence - Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research 1990-1992 3 Correspondence - Position Inquiries 1984-1987 3 Correspondence - Software 1992 Correspondence: 42Shelly L. Stratley2010-2012 42Jessica Ann Parker2013-2014 43100th Anniversary of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity: Wyoming's ConnectionDecember 8, 2015 43 and Digitalahcdm_545005_016Consortium Model Agreements2000-2002 43Sample Papers2004-2005 43Space Survey2004-2007 43Miscellaneous Correspondence1992-2010 43ISC Computer Usage Agreement/Math2006 43NSF/NIH Report1989-2005 43Planning1997-1999 43RMC1999 43Trustee Report on Review1998 43Organizations Correspondence2003-2004 43Shanghi Normal Student Exchange2006 Courses: 44Class Notes - miscellaneous2006 44Notes - miscellaneousundated 45NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates2010-2011 45Spectroscopic MethodsSpring 2006 45CHEM 1060: Advanced General Chemistry2012 45CHEM 4930: Undergraduate Research2011-2014 45CHEM 5220: Modern Electroanalytical ChemistrySpring 2006 45 and Digitalahcdm_545005_015CHEM 5320: Hoberg (CD)2001-2006 3 Department - Head Search 1985-1986 3 Department - Review 1984 14-40 Department Records (RESTRICTED) 1990-1999 4 Directory - Department 1985 4 Directory - Graduate Research 1979-1986 4 Division of Biochemistry 1958-1976 4 Department of Defense Research Initiative 1986 4 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - Budget Items 1988-1990 4 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - Proposal 1986 4 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - Reports 1988-1992 4 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) - Updates 1987-1990 5 Extraordinary Merit Nominations 1988-1983 5 Faculty Equal Pay Study 1975-1981 Faculty: 44Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning2003 44Faculty Awards - UW2002-2004 44Faculty Meetings (agenda and minutes)1988-2011 44Faculty Senate2003 44Ralph Archuleta Presentation2003 49Tenure and Promotion (RESTRICTED)2011-2014 5 Fund Raising 1991-1992 5 Graduate - Assistant Workload 1972 5 Graduate - Program in Chemistry undated 51"Graduate Studies in Chemistry"undated 5 Grants 1965-1986 6 Grants 1967-1976 6 Grants 1969-1978 6 Handbook - Guide for Graduate Students 1980-1981 6 Handbook - For Teaching Assistants 1982 6 Handbook - A Ten Year Plan for Instrumentation 1981 6 Honors Tea 1960-1983 Lectures/Seminars: 41 and Digitalahcdm_545005_001-004Coates Lecture Series (Zip disc, CD, 2 3.5" floppy discs)1982-2013 41Seminar Flyers2005-2009 12, 41-42Seminars1979-2012 41Summer Speaker Series2002-2003 41Luminescence Symposium37803 41Schering, Earnst Foundation/ Fellow2007 41Sullivan Symposium2009 42Summer Lecture2010-2013 42NMR Open House EventOctober 13, 2011 42 and Digitalahcdm_545005_005-008Hach Lecture (2 Zip discs, 2 CDs)1996-2013 42Frontiers in Physical Chemistry Lectures2012-2014 12, 42 and Digitalahcdm_545005_009-013Rhoads Raulins Lecture (2 Zip discs, 2 CDs, 3.5" floppy disc)1992-2011 6 Letter Press Copybook 1893-1907 7 Letter Press Copybook 1908 7 Memorandum 1974-1987 7 Minutes - Academic Planning Committee 1973-1974 7 Minutes - Ad Hoc Committees 1971-1984 7 Minutes - Advisory Committee 1992-1993 7 Minutes - Arts and Sciences Department Head Meetings 1969-1993 7 Minutes - Awards Committee 1976-1978 7 Minutes - Central Committee 1986 7 Minutes - Chemical Technology Committee 1973-1975 8 Minutes - Curriculum Committee 1971-1982 8 Minutes - Department Heads Retreat 1991 8 Minutes - Equipment and Space Committee 1978-1979 8 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1960-1969 8 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1970-1975 8 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1976-1977 9 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1978-1979 9 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1980-1981 9 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1982-1988 9 Minutes - Faculty Meetings 1990-1993 10 Minutes - Graduate Committee 1971-1985 10 Minutes - Instrument Committee 1978-1979 10 Minutes - Search Committee 1979 10 Minutes - Seminar Committee 1972-1976 10 Minutes - Staff Meeting 1953-1959 11 Minutes - Staff Meeting 1960-1968 11 National Science Foundation Proposals - FT Infrared and Gas Chromatographic Instrumentation Laboratory Improvement 1989-1992 11 National Science Foundation Proposals - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Instrumentation Laboratory Improvement 1988-1989 11 National Science Foundation Proposals - Research Experience for Undergraduates 1990-1992 43Newsletters: "Chemistry News" (department newsletter)2006-2017 11 Organized Research Space Usage 1970-1986 11 Physical Plant 1980-1986 Planning: 41Academic Plans1998-2009 41Central Position Management (CPM )2005-2007 41Faculty Committee List1987-2007 41Faculty Search2004-2006 41Fee Book2009 41Graduate Recruitment1998 41List of GA's by Year1986-2004 41Post Tenure Summary Report2015 41Research Papers2010 41Research Presentations2010 41Summary Class Lists2010-2011 41Seminars2001-2002 Publications: 47UW Newsletters and Publications1997-2003 Department Publications: 47"Wyoming Infrared Observatory"1977 47"Physics and Astronomy, University of Wyoming"1978-1979 47Physics and Astronomy Departmental Review, prepared by D.J. HofmanMarch 1981 47Space Research, Volume 2, Number 4September 2003 Previous Textbooks: 47"A History of Engineering and Science in the Bell System"1984 47"The Cosmic Perspective", 7th edition2014 47"Geology" Ward's Natural Science2004 47Laboratory Manual: Engineering/College Physics II2000-2010 47Oxford Chemistry Primers: "Crystal Structure Determination" by William Clegg2004 47Trigonometry (UW Correspondence Study)1993 47RealTime Physics: Modules 1-3, Mechanics, Heat and Thermodynamics, Electric Circuits2000 47"Sears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern Physics", volume 2, 3rd Custom Edition for University of Wyoming2016 Books: 47"Chairing the Academic Department: Leadership Among Peers" by Allan Tucker1981 47"LeaRN, Learning Resource Network: Partnerships for Academic Success" BookletSeptember 3, 2003 47"The Role of Physics Departments in Preparing K-12 Teachers"2000 44RST: RSO (Registered Student Organizations) Requests and Retirement Parties2007-2013 11 Reallocation Report 1990 Reports: 43American Chemical Society (ACS)2007-2013 43Benefited Staff Position Description2007 43Equal Equipment Opportunity Compliance ReportNovember 7, 2007 43Monthly Report for Project Budgets: California Institute of Technology2014 43Monthly Report for Project Budgets: National Science Foundation2013-2014 43Self-Study Toward Agenda 200032660 445 Year Accreditation Report1992-1996 44Accident Report Formundated Department Reports: 44Adjunct Professors2008 44Correspondence2007-2008 44Dept. Committee Lists2005-2007 44Dept. Report and Five Year Plan2002-2003 44Annual Reports1989-2002 44Dept. Reallocation1990-1991 44Program Review1992-1997 12 Rocky Mountain Heads Conference 1976-1990 44SSC Task Force (Super-Conducting Super Collider Blue ribbon Task Force)1987 12 Safety - Information 1986 12 Safety - Committee 1985-1986 Scholarships and Awards: 45ACS Awards2007-2011 45Burger2005 45Chemistry Donations2005-2008 45Chemistry Equipment2006 45Chem-Summer Research Fellowship1987 45Edgar Bailey Smith Chemistry Scholarship Fund2013 45Kambouris2006-2008 45Hach Teacher1994-2017 45Heady2005-2014 45Hunton Endowment2011 45Jansen2005-2014 45Outstanding Service Award2007-2009 45Raulins, Nancy R. Fund for Chemistry2004-2009 12 Rhodes Scholarship 1970-1973 45Rhoads Trust1996 45Richert1969-2011 45Robinson, Christopher2008-2013 45Ryan2006 12 and 45Scholarships1987, 2008-2013 45Scholarship Correspondence1998-2013 13 Senior Recruitment undated 13 Student Information System 1987 Students: 49Academic Dishonesty (RESTRICTED)2016 48Graduate Applicants (RESTRICTED)2015-2016 44Graduate Program Packet2000-2008 44Grad School Correspondence2002-2007 44Grad School, Students, and Information2000-2007 44Photographs2007-2013 44Student Listsundated 13 Teaching - Assistants 1992-1993 Teaching Assistants (TA): 46Evaluations2015-2017 46Meetings2005-2006 13 Teaching - Schedules 1988-1992 13 Undergraduate - Enrollment Statistics 1892-1986 46 and Digitalahcdm_545005_014Undergraduate Luncheon (CD)1998-2007 13 Undergraduate - Research 1968-1992 WIRO (Wyoming Infrared Observatory): 46Correspondence1997-1998 46Surge Protectors1999-2001 46Microwave Dish1999-2000 46Meeting1999 46Minutes2000 46Photos1975-1985 50Photo Album: Balloon Launch to WIRO Open HouseApril 2000 DigitalWebsite: UW Department of Chemistry2019-onging 13 Work Study 1983-1987 46Year-End Budgets2007-2013