University of Utah Department of Materials Science and Engineering records, 1947-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Utah. Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Title
University of Utah Department of Materials Science and Engineering records
Dates
1947-1981 (inclusive)
1962-1979 (bulk)
Quantity
1 linear ft., ca. 1,250 microfiche
Collection Number
Acc0448
Summary
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering was created in 1974 and is located in the College of Engineering. Materials science deals with the scientific and engineering aspects of ceramics, metals, and plastics. During the period covered by these records, Abraham Sosin and Richard Boyd served as department heads. This collection contains correspondence, class schedules, degree requirements, grant proposals, and reports. Also included are microfiche copies of research proposals, curricula, publications, and Utah Technical Reports (1956-1976) dealing with materials science.
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 correspondence, class schedules, degree requirements, grant proposals, and reports. Also included are microfiche copies of research proposals, curricula, publications, and Utah Technical Reports (1956-1976) dealing with materials science.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: University of Utah Department of Materials Science and Engineering records, Acc. 448, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 448.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The paper records are arranged alphabetically and the microfiche is arranged by case number.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Academic Vice President to FacultyReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Academic Vice President: Department Correspondence
1969-1974
2
Ceramic Engineering
1972-1973
3
Curriculum - Degree Offerings
1967-1974
4
Department Correspondence
1966-1974
5
Division Faculty Meeting
1973-1974
6
Engineering Degrees
1962-1975
7-8
Faculty: Richard Boyd - Correspondence
1976-1979
9
Faculty: Donald Lyman - Artificial Heart
1972-1978
10
Faculty: Donald Lyman - Miscellaneous
1971-1974
11
Faculty: Donald Lyman - National Science Foundation - Biomaterial Conference
1971-1972

General Information to Summary of Class SchedulesReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
General Information Concerning the Creation of the Department
undated
2
Graduate Requirements
1974
3
Health and Safety Management Survey
1978
4
Historical Chronology from December 31, 1889
circa 1974
5
Master Index Listing for College of Engineering Research Proposals (CEP)
1965-1980
6
Master Index Listing for Utah Technical Reports (UTEC)
1965-1980
7
Proposal for a New Building
1965
8
Resources and Facilities
undated
9
Response to Utah State System of Higher Education
1971-1973
10
Summary of Class Schedules
1947-1978

Microfiche: College of Engineering Proposals (CEP), 1964-1978Return to Top

Container(s): Box 3

Microfiche: Curriculum, 1960-1978Return to Top

Container(s): Box 4

Microfiche: Miscellaneous, 1967-1977Return to Top

Container(s): Box 5

Microfiche: Utah Technical Reports, 1956-1976Return to Top

Container(s): Box 6

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Materials--Research--Utah
  • Materials--Study and teaching--Utah--History--Sources
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Boyd, Richard H. (Richard Hays), 1928-
  • Sosin, Abraham

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Curricula
  • University of Utah--Faculty

Form or Genre Terms

  • Applications
  • Correspondence
  • Reports
  • Schedules