Scott, William, 1915-2000
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William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and his wife, Ann Herbert Scott lived in Reno, Nevada, between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. A prolific author of journal articles, Scott also spent many years researching and writing a biography of scientist and philosopher Michael Polanyi. William and Ann were active members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and committed to nonviolent social change.
From the description of Michael Polanyi papers, 1903-1995, (bulk 1979-1991) (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42402573
William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and his wife, Ann Herbert Scott (1926-) lived in Reno, Nev., between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. The Scotts were active members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and committed to nonviolent social change, particularly in the areas of nuclear disarmament, prison reform, and civil liberties.
From the description of William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1917-1995. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42402574
William T. Scott was professor of physics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and the Desert Research Institute, 1961-1981. In addition to his work in physics, Scott worked and studied the thought and writings of Michael Polanyi, the physical chemist turned philosopher, which led Scott to develop the Committee on the Philosophy of Inquiry (COPI). Established in 1967, in 1969 it was awarded a grant to develop the Philosophy of Inquiry program which provided for a number of speakers and classes examining the values and belief systems in academic courses.
From the description of Records, 1947-1982. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42779537
William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and his wife, Ann Herbert Scott lived in Reno, Nevada, between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. Ann is an author of children's books and a book on the U.S. Census; while in Reno she was active in planning literacy workshops, festivals, and community forums. Ann and William are active members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and are committed to nonviolent social change, particularly in the areas of nuclear disarmament, prison reform, and civil liberties.
From the description of William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1833-1994. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42402616
William Taussig Scott (1916-1999) and his wife, Ann Herbert Scott (1926-) lived in Reno, Nev., between 1961-1995. William taught physics and philosophy of science at the University of Nevada, Reno, from 1961-1981 and conducted research in cloud physics at the Desert Research Institute from 1965-1975. Ann is the author of children's books and a book on the U.S. Census; while in Reno she was active in planning literacy workshops, festivals, and community forums. The Scotts were active members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and committed to nonviolent social change, particularly in the areas of nuclear disarmament, prison reform, and civil liberties.
From the description of William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1954-1993. (University of Nevada, Reno). WorldCat record id: 42402576
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Subjects:
- Advertising, political
- Children's literature
- Children's literature
- Cloud physics
- Conscientious objectors
- Cosmic rays
- Electricity
- Society of Friends
- Society of Friends
- Knowledge, Theory of
- Magnetism
- Mass spectrometry
- MX (Weapons system)
- Nuclear disarmament
- Nuclear weapons
- Pacifism
- Pacifists
- Paiute Indians
- Peace
- Philosophy and science
- Prisons
- Quantum theory
- Religion and science
- Scattering (Physics)
- Science
- Television advertising
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- World War, 1939-1945
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- Nevada (as recorded)
- Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation (Nev.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Nevada (as recorded)
- Nevada Test Site (Nev.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
