Papers, 1940-1957 (inclusive).

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Papers, 1940-1957 (inclusive).

Contains class notes, personal correspondence, correspondence relating to University of Chicago programs, speeches, and files on consulting work with industrial firms.

0.75 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7651662

University of Chicago Library

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University of Chicago. Division of the Physical Sciences

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Formed in 1930, by the 1940s the University of Chicago's Division of the Physical Sciences included the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Meteorology and Physics, as well as the Institute for the Study of Metals and the Institute for Nuclear Studies. The astronomer Walter Bartky served as dean of the division during this time. Some of the most critical scientific developments of the 20th century took place under the Division of the Physical Sc...

University of Chicago. Dept. of Mathematics.

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Bartky, Walter, 1901-

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Walter Bartky was intimately associated with the University of Chicago during his entire career. Born in Chicago in 1901, he received his B.S. from the University of Chicago in 1923 and his Ph.D. in 1926. He was immediately appointed instructor in astronomy and eventually became professor of astronomy. He was also professor of applied mathematics and dean of the Division of Physical Sciences. In 1955 he was appointed vice president in charge of special scientific programs. At various times durin...

University of Chicago. Dept. of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

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