Charles S. Cox Papers, 1951-2008

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Cox, Charles S., 1922-2015
Abstract:
Papers of Charles Shipley Cox (1922-2015), a physical oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who was known for his studies of electromagnetic fields in the ocean and seafloor, and of ocean microstructures such as temperature, salinity and velocity. The collection includes research data, writings, laboratory notebooks, correspondence, and images.
Extent:
4.25 Linear feet (11 archives boxes)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Charles S. Cox Papers. MSS 797. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Background

Scope and content:

Series Scope and Content: Papers of Charles "Chip" Shipley Cox (1922-2015), a physical oceanographer at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who was known for his studies of electromagnetic fields in the ocean and seafloor, and of ocean microstructures such as temperature, salinity and velocity. The collection includes research data, writings, laboratory notebooks, correspondence, and images. This collection is small and may not represent all of Cox's research work.

Arranged in four series: 1) CORRESPONDENCE, 2) WRITINGS, 3) NOTEBOOKS, and 4) RESEARCH PROJECTS AND DATA.

Biographical / historical:

For information about Cox's life and research, see his UC San Diego obituary. A biographical fact sheet is also the first folder in Box 1.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 2017
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW TWO TO THREE (2-3) WEEKS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.

Terms of access:

Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.

Preferred citation:

Charles S. Cox Papers. MSS 797. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.

Location of this collection:
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0175
La Jolla, CA 92093-0175, US
Contact:
(858) 534-2533