Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics : Records of the UCLA Website, 1912-2001, [bulk] 1920-1998

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Summary

Abstract:
The records include documentation of the original papers in which discoveries were first reported, biographical material, including some photographs, and descriptions vetted by Field Editors.
Extent:
21 boxes (10.5 linear ft.)

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of documentation of the original papers in which discoveries were first reported, biographical material, including some photographs, and descriptions vetted by Field Editors.

Biographical / historical:

The website, Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physicshttp://cwp.library.ucla.edu/ presents important and original contributions made in the field of physics before 1976 by 20th-century women scientists; 83 women are included on the website, spanning the first three quarters of the 20th century, at which time women were sparsely represented in the field.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Nina Byers, 2004.
Processing information:

Processed by Norma Williamson, August 2006.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. Research office files (pre- and post-1950)
  2. Unposted materials (Field Editor copies)
  3. Research files (Field Editor files).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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