Dr. Cassius W. Curtis Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of two archival boxes containing a total of 31 folders containing research in the form of notes diagrams and illustrations as well as letters of correspondence. This collection also includes 11 glass slides and 7 negatives which are housed separately in the Lehigh Photo Collection. Research topics consist of spectroscopy, ballistics and the behavior of metals.
Dates
- Creation: 1942-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Documents and photographs relating to Lehigh University Physics faculty member, Dr. Cassius W. Curtis. This collection includes his research in the field of atomic spectroscopy; his contribution to war research for fundamental studies for the U.S. Army on the dynamic behavior of metals relating to ballistics; correspondence relating to his research.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Documents and photographs relating to Lehigh University Physics faculty member, Dr. Cassius W. Curtis. This collection includes his research in the field of atomic spectroscopy; his contribution to war research for fundamental studies for the U.S. Army on the dynamic behavior of metals relating to ballistics; correspondence relating to his research.
Arrangement
The materials are arranged by format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Cassius W. Curtis’ daughter-in-law, Lyndell Curtis of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to the Lehigh University Physics Department and transferred to Special Collections in October of 2008.
Subject
- Princeton University (Organization)
- Lehigh University (Organization)
- Case Western Reserve University (Organization)
- United States. Department of the Army (Organization)
- United States. Council of National Defense. National Defense Research Committee (Organization)
- United States. War Manpower Commission (Organization)
- Title
- Dr. Cassius W. Curtis Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Kelly Bouchard
- Date
- December 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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