Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 13/20/0/2
Iowa State University

Department of Physics and Astronomy
Alumni Newsletters, 1969-1972


Descriptive summary

creator: Iowa State University. Department of Physics and Astronomy
title: Alumni Newsletters
dates: 1969-1972
extent: 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box)
collection number: RS 13/20/0/2
repository: University Archives, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University.
language: English

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections and University Archives Department
preferred citation: Iowa State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy Alumni Newsletters, RS 13/20/0/2, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Access points

People, Families, and Corporate Bodies:

Iowa State University. Department of Physics and Astronomy -- Alumni and alumnae.

Places:  
Subjects:

Physics -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Iowa.

Astronomy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Iowa.
Genres: Newsletters.

 

Abstract

Established in 1870 under the direction of Professor William A. Anthony, the Physics Department (1870-1891) has since been known as the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering (1891-1910), the Department of Physics and Illuminating Engineering (1910-1915), the Department of Physics (1915-1991), and finally the Department of Physics and Astronomy (1991-present). Graduate studies began prior to 1881, with doctoral work beginning in 1926. This collection contains examples of alumni newsletters that are compiled each academic year and mailed to departmental alumni.

 

Historical note

The Physics Department was established in 1870 under the direction of William A. Anthony, Professor of Mechanics and Physics. Graduate work leading to the degree of Master of Science was first offered before 1881. The department was combined with the Department of Electrical Engineering in 1891. Separated from the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering in 1910, the name of the department changed to the Department of Physics and Illuminating Engineering. In 1915, the name changed back to the Department of Physics. In 1926, doctoral work in applied physics was added to the graduate studies program. Rapid development of graduate education and research in physics began after World War II, when the Institute for Atomic Research was established with Professor Frank Spedding as the Director.  The departmental name was changed to the Department of Physics and Astronomy as of the 1991-1993 university course catalog.

 

Collection description

This collection (1969-1972) contains alumni newsletters that were compiled each academic year and mailed to departmental alumni. They contain information such as a letter from the departmental chair, staff news, enrollment data, curriculum information, alumni news, and a directory of M.S. and Ph.D.-holding alumni.

 

Related materials

Additional collections related to the Department of Physics are classified under the RS 13/20 record series and can be found through the department's website.

 

Organization

The files are arranged chronologically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Alumni Newsletter, 1969 Pathdafreldo Contest (PAint THose DArned FReight ELevator DOors), September

1969

1

2

Physics Alums 1972

1972