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David O. Cooney papers, 1983-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cooney, David O.
Title
David O. Cooney papers
Dates
1983-1998 (inclusive)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Partial finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by David O. Cooney at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Christi Hutchison in October 2000. The finding was updated by Annie Stratton and Sara Davis in August and September 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Chemical Engineering 612: Exams and Solutions
    Dates: 1983
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Chemistry 3020: Exams and Solutions
    Dates: 1998
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Chemistry 3020: Homework Assignments and Solutions
    Dates: 1998
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Chemistry 3020: Lecture Notes
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Chemistry 3020: Syllabus
    Dates: 1998
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Chemistry 3030: Exams and Solutions
    Dates: undated, 1996
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Engineering Science (ES) 2330: Exams and Solutions
    Dates: 1996-1998
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Final Drafts of Unpublished Works: Two Stories “Climbing the Grand” and “Little Hole”
    Dates: 1991
    Container: Box 3
  • Description: Ph.D. Mass Transfer Exam
    Dates: 1995
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Ponchon-Savarit Problem for In-class
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Professional Correspondence
    Dates: 1986-1987
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Related Printed Material: Copies of Newspaper Clippings
    Dates: 1988-1992
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Reports: Final Report Written By Cooney and Other Reports / Articles Written By Others
    Dates: undated, 1981-1987
    Container: Box 2

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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.
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