Harris (Charles B.) Papers, approximately 1965-2015

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Charles B. Harris papers
Dates:
approximately 1965-2015
Creators:
Harris, Charles Bonner
Abstract:
Papers of Charles B. Harris contain research notes, course files, research proposals, and journals of Charles B. Harris, member of the UC Berkeley Chemistry Department from 1967 until his retirement in 2015.
Extent:
27.5 linear feet (22 cartons) and 19 videocassettes (VHS)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Charles B. Harris papers, BANC MSS 2022/123, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection comprises research notes; course files; files and binders documenting the work of the Charles B. Harris group; research proposals; publications; papers from symposiums and conferences; journals (1977-1989); photographs; and video cassettes (VHS) of Chemistry 1A course (1989).

Biographical / historical:

Charles B. Harris was born on April 24, 1940. Harris joined UC Berkeley's Department of Chemistry in 1967, became Chair of the Department of Chemistry in 2003, and served as Dean of the College of Chemistry from 2004-2007. He also was a faculty scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He retired in 2015 and died in 2020.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Donna Westerman in 2022.
Processing information:

Processed by Jaime Henderson in 2022. Materials were rehoused in archival boxes and described at the box level. Some materials have been retained in their original folders and binders.

Physical location:
Collection may be stored offsite. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog
Physical description:
Collection is a mix of foldered material and material kept in original binders; approximately half the original folders were retained, remaining half was refoldered due to poor condition; new folders were labeled with information on original folders. No significant condition issues.
Rules or conventions:
DACS

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Jaime Henderson
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-01-18 22:29:49 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS: RESTRICTED fragile material. Access copies may be requested through Bancroft Public Services.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Charles B. Harris papers, BANC MSS 2022/123, 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