University of Utah Department of Chemistry records, 1953-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Dept. of Chemistry
Title
University of Utah Department of Chemistry records
Dates
1953-1981 (inclusive)
1972-1978 (bulk)
Quantity
2.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Acc0307
Summary
The Department of Chemistry is located in the College of Science and awards both undergraduate and graduate degrees. During the period covered by the bulk of these records, David M. Grant (1963-1973), Edward M. Eyring (1973-1977), William A Guillory (1977-1980), and Josef Mickl (1980-1984) served as department heads. This collection contains class syllabi, correspondence, examinations, memoranda, proceedings, reports, and student papers.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains memoranda and reports primarily related to curricula. Also included are class syllabi, examinations, and student papers from various courses in organic and inorganic chemistry taught by Josef Michl. The Colleciton includes correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and conference proceedings of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (1972-1980).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Department of Chemistry records, Acc. 307, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 307.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Ad Hoc to American Society for Mass SpectrometryReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Ad Hoc - Mass Spectrometry Committee
1976
2
Ad Hoc - Molecular Biology Committee
1974
3
Ad Hoc - Physical Analytical Committee
1969-1978
4-5
Advisory Committee Agenda
1973-1976
6
American Society for Mass Spectrometry (A.S.M.S.): Ad Hoc Committee
1976-1977
7
A.S.M.S.: Board Correspondence
1976-1978
8
A.S.M.S.: Board Correspondence - Dr. James McCloskey
1976-1979
9
A.S.M.S.: Committee E-14 - Correspondence
1976-1978
10
A.S.M.S.: 20th Conference - Dallas, Texas
1972 June 4-9
11
A.S.M.S.: 21st Conference - San Francisco, California
1973 May 20-25
12
A.S.M.S.: 22nd Conference - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1974 May 19-24
13
A.S.M.S.: 23rd Conference - Houston, Texas
1975 May 25-30
14
A.S.M.S.: 24th Conference - San Diego, California
1976 May 9-14
15
A.S.M.S.: 25th Conference - Washington D.C.
1977 May 29 - June 3
16
A.S.M.S.: 26th Conference - St. Louis, Missouri
1978 May 28 - June 2
17
A.S.M.S.: General Information
1972-1975
18
A.S.M.S.: Historical Notes by Jean H. Futrell
1976-1977
19
A.S.M.S.: Job Descriptions
1976

American Society for Mass Spectrometry to Historical ReviewReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-3
A.S.M.S.: Minutes of Board Meetings
1976-1978
4
A.S.M.S.: Monthly Treasurer's Report
1975-1977
5
A.S.M.S.: Officers Manual
1978-1980
6
Announcement - Mass Spectrometry Research Group Seminars
1971-1976
7
Autumn Seminars
1976
8
Chemical Studies in Energy and Natural Resources Report
1975
9
College of Science Energy Program
undated
10
College of Science Technical Services Committee
1972; 1974
11
Evaluation Committee Report
1976
12
Eyring, Edward M. - Proposal for Minority Health Sciences Outreach Program
1975
13
Eyring, Edward M. - Roy High School Science Fair
1973-1974
14
Eyring, Edward M. - Tutors for Minority Students
1975
15
General Energy Programs
1977
16
Gordon Conference on Radiation Chemistry
1978 July
17
Historical Review of Catalysis in Industry
1965; 1975

Inorganic Seminars to Michl, JosefReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1-3
Inorganic Seminars
1956-1963
4
International Mass Spectrometry Conference (6th) - Edinburgh, Scotland
1973 September 10-14
5
International Mass Spectrometry Conference (7th) - Florence, Italy
1976 August 30-September 3
6
International Symposium on Toxicity and Physiology of Combustion Products at the University of Utah
1976 March 22-26
7
Michl, Josef: Abstracts - International Conference on Photochemistry - Edmonton, Canada
1975 August 7-13
8
Michl, Josef: Abstracts - Symposium on Instrumental Methods in Organic Chemistry
1975 November 30-December 5

Michl, JosefReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 4

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Chemistry 141, 142 - Class Materials
1972
2
Chemistry 501 - Class Materials
1972
3
Chemistry 709 - Class Materials
1971
4
Chemistry 727 - Homework and Final Examination
1970-1971
5
Department Organization
1980
6
International Congress of Quantum Chemistry - New Orleans, Louisiana
1976 April 19-24
7
International Symposium - Quantum Biology and Quantum Pharmacology - Sanibel Island, Florida
1975 January 12-29
8
International Symposium - Quantum Biology and Quantum Pharmacology - Sanibel Island, Florida
1976 January 11-14
9
Photochemistry Contributed Papers - Aix en Provence, France
1976 July 19-23
10
Research Reports - Future of Quantum Chemistry - Dalseter, Norway
1976 September 2-5
11
Stockroom Service
1980
12
Workshop on Fundamental Research in Physical Organic Chemistry - Warrenton, Virginia
1976 June 19-21
13
Workshop on Organic Reaction Mechanisms - Warrenton, Virginia
1976 June 19-21

Moss, Frank E. to Visiting Scholar RegistryReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 5

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Moss, Frank E., Senator - Correspondence
1970
2
NATO Institute - Ion Molecule Reactions
1974 June 17-28
3
National Foundation College Teachers Programs
1959-1962
4
Organic Chemistry Short Course
undated
5-8
Organic Seminars
1953-1962
9
Physical-Analytical Chemistry Degree
1977-1978
10
Plan for Energy Research
1974
11
Plan to Increase the Number of Women and Minority Faculty and Staff Members in Various Job Categories
1972
12
Proposal - Departmental Laser Conference
1976 September
13
Proposal - Graduate Fellowship Program
1958
14
Proposal - Graduate Traineeships Program
1964-1965
15
Proposed Chemical Engineering Program
1964-1967
16
Proposed Ten-Year Plan for the Department
1974 April
17
Report of Ad Hoc Committee on the Future
1981
18
Rocky Mountain Chairman - Meetings
1977-1979
19
The Science Development Plan
1967
20
Visiting Scholar Registry
1970-1973

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Chemistry--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
  • Mass spectrometry
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Eyring, Edward Marcus
  • Grant, David Morris
  • Guillory, William A.
  • Mickl, Josef

Corporate Names

  • American Society for Mass Spectrometry
  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Curricula
  • University of Utah--Faculty

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence
  • Examinations
  • Minutes
  • Proceedings
  • Reports
  • Syllabi