William Frederick Durand papers, 1876-1979.

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William Frederick Durand papers, 1876-1979.

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Papers include correspondence, manuscripts, typescripts, research notes, reports, reprints, clippings, photographs, and memorabilia pertaining to his research in engineering and aeronautics and professional matters; a copy of his published autobiography; and biographical and scientific writings by others relating to Durand. Some items pertain to marine engineering and hydraulics. There are also photographs of damage to Stanford buildings from the 1906 earthquake. Additional papers added in 2010 consist of two notebooks of algebra and geometry problems and exams, 1876-78.

1.5 linear feet.

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Stanford University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

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Durand, William Frederick, 1859-1958

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Professor and head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University, 1904-1924, Durand was most known for his aeronautical research. From the description of William Frederick Durand papers, 1876-1979. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 551918463 Biographical/Historical note Frank Oakes Ellenwood was born November 10, 1878 in Little Hocking, Ohio. In 1904 he received the degree of A.B. in Mechanical Engineering ...