Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Ryan, Harris J. (Harris Joseph)
- Abstract:
- Collection includes syllabi and notes on alternators, synchronous motors, transformers, transmission lines and other topics, 1899-1917; correspondence regarding a lecture tour of Japan, 1930-32; Harris' articles and publications, 1911-31; articles and clippings on the Ryan high voltage lab; and biographical information and bibliographies.
- Extent:
- 0.75 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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Harris J. Ryan Papers (SC1034). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes syllabi and notes on alternators, synchronous motors, transformers, transmission lines and other topics, 1899-1917; correspondence regarding a lecture tour of Japan, 1930-32; Harris' articles and publications, 1911-31; articles and clippings on the Ryan high voltage lab; guest book from the lab; and biographical information and bibliographies.
- Biographical / historical:
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Harris J. Ryan was a professor of electrical engineering at Stanford (1905-1931; emeritus, 1931-1934), head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and first director of the Ryan High Voltage Laboratory.
- Acquisition information:
- Administrative transfer, 1965.
- Physical location:
- Special Collections and University Archives materials are stored offsite and must be paged 48 hours in advance. For more information on paging collections, see the department's website: https://library.stanford.edu/libraries/special-collections.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Materials are open for research use. Audio-visual materials are not available in original format and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
- Terms of access:
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While University Archives is the owner of the physical and/or digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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Harris J. Ryan Papers (SC1034). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Stanford University Archives, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6064, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022