Everett C. Shuman papers, 1891-1989.

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Everett C. Shuman papers, 1891-1989.

This collection documents the career and accomplishments of the inventor and architectural engineer Everett Shuman. Materials include correspondence, reprints of publications by Shuman, newspaper clippings, reference articles and notes related to his research and discoveries, and framed honors and certificates of membership in professional organizations.

3 cubic feet.

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Shuman, E. C. (Everett C.), 1902-2002

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Everett C. Shuman (1902-2002) was a Penn State faculty member and pioneer researcher in energy conservation. He was called the father of the "R-value," the indicator of heat resistance used for all types of insulation materials since 1970. He also invented the mineral core fire door. From the description of Everett C. Shuman papers, 1891-1989. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 731974394 ...

Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....