William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1954-1993.

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William T. and Ann H. Scott papers, 1954-1993.

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This collection reflects the life of two people committed to their professional careers and their spiritual convictions. Ann's professional papers document her struggles and development as a writer; William's papers reflect the growth of his interest from pure physics to the philosophy of science. Their joint papers illustrate family relationships, friendships, personal spiritual reflections, service to the Society of Friends and to peaceful social change. Also included are letters from Agnes and Roderick Scott and Carl and Dorothy Scott. Collection topics include the modern peace movement, conscientious objection to wars and nuclear weapons, civil liberties, race relations, capital punishment, domestic violence, and the American Friends Service Committee activities, with an emphasis on Nevada organizations and actions.

6 cu. ft.

University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

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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 F...

Scott, Dorothy, d. 1975.

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American Friends Service Committee. Reno (Nev.)

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Scott family.

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Scott, Roderick.

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Scott, Agnes Neill

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Scott, Carl F.

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Scott, Ann Herbert

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Ann Herbert Scott was born November 19, 1926, in Germantown, PA. She became an editor, writer, and lecturer. As a writer she specializes in picture books for young children, and has received a number of awards and honors for her work. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 29,56,94,140 From the guide to the Ann Herbert Scott Papers, 1967, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc]) ...