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University of Utah Department of Physics records, 1973-1995

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Department of Physics
Title
University of Utah Department of Physics records
Dates
1973-1995 (inclusive)
1980-1995 (bulk)
Quantity
9.00 linear ft.
Collection Number
Acc0560
Summary
The Physics Department at the University of Utah provides undrgraduate and graduate degrees in the field of physics as well as supports a comprehensive research program. The bulk of the material in this collection covers the administrations of Chairs Eugene C. Loh (1980-1989) and P. Craig Taylor (1989-1997).
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

During the period covered by this collection, the Department of Physics engaged in two major research projects. The first project was a collaboration with the Laser Institute at the University's Health Sciences Center to study the interactions of the free electron laser with biological systems as well as other systems in physics, chemistry, and materials science. Secondly, the department collaborated with state government to bring the Department of Energy sponsered $2-4 million superconducting super collider-known as the "Desertron"- to the State of Utah. The project was ultimately awarded to the State of Texas in 1987 and was later cancelled by Congress in 1993.

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Content Description

The bulk of the material in this collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, minutes, and reports generated during the administrations of Chairs Eugene C. Loh (1980-1989) and P. Craig Taylor (1989-1997). One linear foot of material is comprised of records pertaining to the Physics Department's collaboration with the Laser Institute at the University Health Sciences Center to conduct research with the free electron laser. Another 2.25 linear feet of material pertain to the Physics Department's efforts in assisting the state government in attracting the superconducting super collider to the State of Utah. The last 1.5 linear feet of the collection is comprised of chronological day files from Eugene C. Loh's administration as the Chair of the Physics Department.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Department of Physics records, Acc. 562, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 562.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection is divided into two series. The first series consist of alphabetically arranged administrative files. The second series is comprised of chronologically arranged day files.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by David Buhler in 2018.

Acquisition Information

This collection was processed from Records Center accessions 87-253, 88-334, 89-110, 90-336, 91-114, 91-515, 92-249, 92-373, 93-169, 93-480, 94-299, 95-103, 95-127, 96-144, 97-253, 97-428, 99-120, 99-317, & 01-246.

Related Materials

Acc0363: Department of Physics records (1948-1978)

Acc0453: Department of Physics records (1953-1983)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Laser beams--Health aspects
  • Physics--Research--Utah
  • Physics--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
  • Superconducting super collider--Location

Personal Names

  • Loh, Eugene (Physicist)
  • Taylor, P.C. (Philip Craig), 1942-

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah. College of Science
  • University of Utah. Laser Institute

Form or Genre Terms

  • Budgets
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums
  • Minutes
  • Reports

Finding aid created by David Buhler
2018

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