Collection of Richard Pratt, 1820-2005 (bulk 1920-1998).

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Collection of Richard Pratt, 1820-2005 (bulk 1920-1998).

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This collection contains the professional, personal, and family materials of Richard H. Pratt, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, University of Pittsburgh. This collection is comprised mainly of both professional and personal correspondence, 1925-2005, but also includes articles, notes, manuscripts, meeting minutes and publications from his professional life, as well as photographs of his family. Richard H. Pratt's materials include the years 1940-2005. The Pratt family materials include the years 1820-1997.

32.76 linear ft. (78 boxes)

University of Pittsburgh

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University of Pittsburgh

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