Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 13/20/0/3
Iowa State University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Brochures, circa 1952-2003, undated
creator: | Iowa State University. Department of Physics and Astronomy |
title: | Brochures |
dates: | circa 1952-2003, undated |
extent: | 0.21 linear feet (1 half-document box) |
collection number: | RS 13/20/0/3 |
repository: | University Archives, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University. |
language: | English |
access: | Open for research |
publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections and University Archives Department |
preferred citation: | Iowa State University, Department of Physics and Astronomy Brochures, RS 13/20/0/3, Special Collections and University Archives Department, Iowa State University Library. |
People, Families, and Corporate Bodies: | Iowa State University. Department of Physics and Astronomy -- Marketing. |
Places: | |
Subjects: | Physics -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Iowa. Astronomy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Iowa. |
Genres: | Brochures. |
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 descriptive brochures and flyers related to the department itself and activities sponsored by the program, generally targeting prospective students. |
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. |
This collection (circa 1952-2003) contains descriptive brochures and flyers related to the Physics Department and activities sponsored by the program, generally targeting prospective students. |
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. |
The collection is organized chronologically. |
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Folder |
Title |
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Brochures |
circa 1952, 1972-2003, undated |