Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Fleming, Arthur H. (Caltech benefactor)
- Extent:
- 1.5 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Fleming papers include papers related to the history of Caltech, such as fiscal material, architecture and buildings, and correspondence with Albert Einstein, Theodore von Kármán, Thomas Hunt Morgan, Arthur Noyes, Henry Robinson and L. A. Sommer.
- Biographical / historical:
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Arthur Henry Fleming (1856-1940) was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and member of the California Institute of Technology Board of Trustees. Fleming was a major benefactor to Caltech, largely responsible for raising funds for Throop Hall, and the chief financial source of funds during the early years of the institute.
- Physical facet:
- (3 boxes)
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research. Contact the Archives for more information or to schedule an appointment.
- Location of this collection:
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1200 E. California Blvd.MC B215-74Pasadena, CA 91125, US
- Contact:
- (626) 395-2704