Riess, Karlem
John Karlem Riess papers, 1866-2002 (bulk 1920s-1990s).
This collection consists of the personal and professional papers of John Karlem "Ducky" Riess, research materials relating to his publications, offprints of articles and other printed material, correspondence, family papers, photographs, stamps, drawings, clippings, and awards. Documents concerning his research on John Leonard Riddell are included. John Riess, the father of John Karlem Riess, was a local contractor and some of his business papers are also included in the collection, as well as papers of Alma Sirera Riess (mother), Mary Riess (sister), Oscar Riess (uncle), and Viola Sirera Ransmeier (aunt).
John Karlem "Ducky" Riess (1913-2005). Ph.D. physics, Brown University (1943). Professional experience includes: professor of physics, Tulane University (1943-1978).
Riddell, John Leonard, 1807-1867
Riess family
Riess, Karlem
Tulane University.
Physics -- Study and teaching.
AIP-ICOS
Tulane University. Howard Tilton Memorial Library. Special Collections Division. Manuscripts Collection. 7001 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA