C.S. (Chien-Shiung) Wu Papers, 1945-1994 (bulk 1960-1979).

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C.S. (Chien-Shiung) Wu Papers, 1945-1994 (bulk 1960-1979).

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The collection consists of speeches, reports, publications, research notes, and correspondence. The correspondence is mostly professional, relating to C.S. Wu's physics research, professional commitments, appointments, meetings, conferences, and publications. A majority of the collection relates to Wu's involvement in the American Physical Society as well as her research activities. Correspondence is with individuals around the world praising Wu for her accomplishments as well as asking advice, arranging speaking engagements, discussing administrative matters, trading research notes, information on publications, etc. The collection also contains information on Wu's involvement in the development of an affirmative action program at Columbia University in the 1970s.

9.5 cubic feet (9 record cartons, 1 manuscript box)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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