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Papers of Prof. Mike Notis

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0363

Scope and Contents

The collection contains documents that related to Prof. Notis’s research in metallurgy, including studying ancient tools, traditional Japanese and Chinese metal work, etc. Documents include published papers, pictorial and textual data about laboratory research, historical information about Biblical archeology; published theses and eight books.

Dates

  • 1960-1992

Creator

Access Restrictions

Access Restrictions: Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.

Use Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

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Biographical / Historical

Dr. Michael Richard Notis was born in 1938 in Allentown (Pa.) and is a Professor Emeritus in Lehigh’s Department of Material Sciences and Engineering (as of March 2019). While in the department, he was advisor to many students, conducted research on metallurgy and served a time as department chair. He made at least two visits to China in pursuit of his interest in ancient metallurgical methods. Professor Notis specialized in metallurgy with an interest in ancient tools and instruments most notably his work to learn the secrets of the samurai sword along with colleague Richard Vinci but also analysis of artifacts found at the Colonial Williamsburg archaeological site. The analysis of the steel in the process of manufacture of a samurai sword was recorded in a PBS TV NOVA special [LN912s DVD, MCDVD968]. Notis earned his Bachelors ‘60, Masters ‘63 and PhD ‘69 from Lehigh University. He and his wife, Ruth, have four children: Beth, Mark, Jennifer and Debra.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains documents that related to Prof. Notis’s research in metallurgy, including studying ancient tools, traditional Japanese and Chinese metal work, etc.

Arrangement

Collection arranged by topically then chronologically.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Professor Mike Notis, February 2019

Related Materials

SC MS 0327 Publications on Metallurgy by Lehigh Faculty

Separated Materials

Books will be shelved in circulating collection. Duplicate copies will be deaccessioned.

Status
Completed
Author
Eleanor Nothelfer.
Date
2019-03-22
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Lehigh University Library and Technology Services.

Repository Details

Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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