John I. Yellott collection, 1900- (bulk 1950-1986).

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John I. Yellott collection, 1900- (bulk 1950-1986).

Includes manuscripts, conference proceedings, technical reports, project files, commercial product files, instructional materials, photographs, drawings, charts and extensive correspondence files reflecting Yellott's ongoing interest and involvement in solar energy research and his professional activities.

75 cu. ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341837

Arizona State University Libraries

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Hay, Harold R.

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Cook, Jeffery B.

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Yellot, John I.

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John I. Yellot was best known for his work related to solar energy. He was a promoter and scientist who advocated solar buildings, and he developed glass and plastic coatings for solar panels. He taught engineering at the University of Rochester, the Stevens Institute of Technology, and the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a consultant to the metallurgical laboratory of the Manhattan Project. From 1942-1945, he was director of the Institute of Gas Technology during which time he was invo...

Jordan, Barbara Leslie, 1915-

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Yellott Solar Energy Laboratory.

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Yellott, John I.

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John Ingle Yellott was born in Bel Air, Maryland to Dr. John I. and Mildred Walker (Nelson) Yellott on October 25, 1908. He was one of five children, including Kinlock Nelson, Mary Trail (Yellott) Denny McNitt, Fenton Grace (Yellott) Boogher, and Elaine (Yellott) Paine. He was twice married, first to Judith Mitchell Williams in 1934 and second to Barbara (Leslie) Jordan in 1951. Yellott earned his Bachelor's (1931) and Master's (1933) degrees from John Hopkins University...

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Established in 1954, the Association for Applied Solar Energy was established as a nonprofit scientific and educational corporation to promote research into new methods of utilizing solar energy and to improve efficiency of existing solar technology. In 1960 the Association became affiliated with Arizona State University in Tempe where it remained until the organization relocated to Australia. The Association changed its name to the Solar Energy Society in 1963 and to the International Solar Ene...