David O. Cooney papers, 1983-1998
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cooney, David O.
- Title
- David O. Cooney papers
- Dates
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1983-1998 (inclusive)19831998
- Quantity
- .80 cubic feet (2 boxes + 1 folder)
- Collection Number
- 400019
- Summary
- This collection contains exams, exam solutions, lecture notes, homework assignments and solutions to the homework from three chemistry based courses and one structural engineering course taught by David O. Cooney at the University of Wyoming.
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Partial finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
David O. Cooney was a professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Wyoming from 1981 until his death on November 20, 1998. From 1983 until 1990, Cooney served as the head of this department. Cooney was born in Boston, MA on December 19, 1939. He attended Yale University, receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1961. He continued on to the University of Wisconsin where he earned his master’s degree in 1963 and his Ph.D. in 1966. His emphasis of study through graduate school was chemical engineering. Before coming to the University of Wyoming, he was employed with Chevron Research Company for three years, Clarkson University for twelve years and the National Science Foundation for one year.
Content Description
Collection contains materials used by Cooney in his classes at the University of Wyoming. Included are exams, exam solutions, lecture notes, homework assignments and solutions from three chemistry-based courses and one structural engineering course. This collection also includes a report on the Chemical Engineering Department (1987), newspaper articles and other information on the charfuel process, and stories about hiking in Wyoming.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by David O. Cooney at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Christi Hutchison in October 2000. The finding was updated by Annie Stratton and Sara Davis in August and September 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Chemical Engineering 612: Exams and SolutionsDates: 1983Container: Box 1
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Description: Chemistry 3020: Exams and SolutionsDates: 1998Container: Box 1
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Description: Chemistry 3020: Homework Assignments and SolutionsDates: 1998Container: Box 1
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Description: Chemistry 3020: Lecture NotesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Chemistry 3020: SyllabusDates: 1998Container: Box 1
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Description: Chemistry 3030: Exams and SolutionsDates: undated, 1996Container: Box 1
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Description: Engineering Science (ES) 2330: Exams and SolutionsDates: 1996-1998Container: Box 1
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Description: Final Drafts of Unpublished Works: Two Stories “Climbing the Grand” and “Little Hole”Dates: 1991Container: Box 3
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Description: Ph.D. Mass Transfer ExamDates: 1995Container: Box 1
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Description: Ponchon-Savarit Problem for In-classDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Professional CorrespondenceDates: 1986-1987Container: Box 2
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Description: Related Printed Material: Copies of Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1988-1992Container: Box 2
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Description: Reports: Final Report Written By Cooney and Other Reports / Articles Written By OthersDates: undated, 1981-1987Container: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Char.
- Chemical engineering -- Study and teaching -- Wyoming.
- Coal.
- Structural engineering -- Study and teaching -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming -- History.
- University of Wyoming. College of Engineering.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
Occupations
- Chemistry teachers.
