Joel Henry Hildebrand papers, 1903-1986

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Summary

Title:
Joel Henry Hildebrand papers,
Dates:
1903-1986
Creators:
Hildebrand, Joel Henry, 1881-1983, creator. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJqKdwhv9JdtjH7CTgWv73 http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50034852
Abstract:
Contains materials relating to Joel Henry Hildebrand's professional activities as a professor and researcher, primarily from the latter part of his career. The correspondence includes interchanges with journals, professional organizations, and colleagues, many of whom were also personal friends. Documents pertaining to Hildebrand's professional activities represent the many awards and tributes he received during his long active retirement, including programs and correspondence from Hildebrand's milestone birthday celebrations. The collection includes drafts, notes, and reprints of many of Hildebrand's scientific papers, from his 1906 thesis to his last published work in 1981. His research on solubility and his interest in caisson sickness (the "bends") are both well represented. Hildebrand's writings for a general audience on science and scientists, as well as on education and other broader cultural topics, show his investment in issues beyond his chosen field of chemistry. The collection also contains a small amount of materials relating to Hildebrand's various administrative duties at the University of California, including his role in the loyalty oath controversy, as well as documents from his involvement in the Sierra Club.
Extent:
6.65, (5, and 1
Language:
English
Preferred citation:
Joel Henry Hildebrand papers, BANC MSS 71/69 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Joel Henry Hildebrand (1881-1983) was an influential professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He was recruited to Berkeley by Gilbert Lewis in 1913, and taught approximately 40,000 students before his retirement from active instruction in 1952. He also served in several administrative roles at the university, including Dean of Men (1923-1926), Dean of the College of Letters and Science (1939-1943), Chairman of the Department of Chemistry (1941-1943), and Dean of the College of Chemistry (1949-1951). After his retirement, he remained active in research and publication well into his 90s. His many awards include the Nichols Medal, the Gibbs Medal, and the Priestley Medal. He also served as president of the Sierra Club from 1937 to 1940 and was the manager of the 1936 U.S. Olympic ski team.
Processing information:
Collection processed at folder level in 2010.
Arrangement:
Carton 1: Correspondence A-U. Box 1: Correspondence V-Z, general. Carton 2: Professional activities, recommendations for students and colleagues, students' papers, campus controversies. Carton 3: Research notes. Carton 4: Research papers, reprints (A-S). Carton 5: Reprints (S-Z, general), miscellaneous non-technical writings, books, book reviews of works by Hildebrand, documents relating to research grants from the National Science Foundation and other agencies, Sierra Club materials, general (includes photographs and slides). Oversize folder 1: Presentation and other photographs, awards.
Physical description:
6.65 linear feet (5 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize folder)
Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE:

Access and use

Restrictions:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE:
Preferred citation:
Joel Henry Hildebrand papers, BANC MSS 71/69 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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