Personal Papers of J. D. Stranathan 1920-1969

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Personal Papers of J. D. Stranathan 1920-1969

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Stranathan taught Physics at the University of Kansas from 1920-1969. This collection consists of compass parts, slide rulers, an old calculator, and two scrapbooks compiled when Stranathan retired as Department Chairman in 1964.

.5 linear ft (1 box)

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives

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Stranathan, J. D. (James Docking), 1898-

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Stranathan received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1921, and his M.S. in 1924, both from KU. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1928. He joined the faculty in 1920, reaching full Professor status in 1934. From 1941-1964 he served as Chairman of the Department of Physics. He retired in 1969. From the guide to the Personal Papers of J. D. Stranathan, 1920-1969, (University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library University Archives) Stranathan (1...