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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: James L. Adams papers
Identifier/Call Number: SC0949
Physical Description:
66.75 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1925-2017
Date (bulk): 1959-2008
Abstract: Papers largely reflect his teaching
career at Stanford University and include class materials, correspondence, memoranda,
reports, publications, and some photographs (largely of student projects). Collection also
includes minutes and correspondence of the curriculum committee of the School of
Engineering, 1925-1946.
This collection is open for research.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
James L. Adams earned his BA in mechanical engineering at CalTech in 1955. He studied art
at UCLA them came to Stanford where he earned his master's and doctoral degrees in 1959 and
1961. After a few years at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he joined the Stanford faculty in
the School of Engineering in 1966. His administrative positions included associate dean for
academic affairs; chair of the program in Values, Technology, Science and Society; director
of the design division of Mechanical Engineering; and chair of the Department of Industrial
Engineering and Engineering Management.
James L. Adams Papers (SC0949). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives,
Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Papers largely reflect his teaching career at Stanford University and include class
materials, correspondence, memoranda, reports, publications, and some photographs (largely
of student projects). Collection also includes minutes and correspondence of the curriculum
committee of the School of Engineering, 1925-1946.
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must
be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent is given on behalf of Special
Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply
permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright
owner, heir(s) or assigns. See:
http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of
digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Engineering design.
Problem solving.
Stanford University. School of Engineering.
Curricula
Stanford University. Program in Values, Science and
Society
Adams, James L.
Stanford University. School of Engineering.
Faculty.