Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University
Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University records, 1937-1941, undated.
The records document the history, interests, and activities of the Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University. The collection includes: draft of proposed letter to be sent by President Conant to prospective "Associates in Science", June 1937; draft of statement and statement from the committee of Harvard professors representing astronomy, geology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, chaired by Harlow Shapley, June 1937, memorandum on scientific investigations, October 26, 1937 by Harlow Shapley; program, second annual meeting of the Associates of Physical Science, May 20, 1939; report to the Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University, December 1939 with list of publications; publications resulting from researches supported wholly or in part by the Associates of Physical Science, December 1939; publications resulting from researches supported wholly or in part by the Associates of Physical Science, circa 1941; research projects in the physical sciences for which funds should be obtained during the current year, undated.
The Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University was created by President Conant, with Harlow Shapley, in June 1937. Consisting of individuals interested in supporting research in the physical sciences at Harvard, the organization was intended to create a fund to be used for research by Harvard faculty members.
Conant, James Bryant, 1893-1978
Shapley, Harlow, 1885-1972.
Associates of Physical Science of Harvard University
Harvard University Faculty.
AIP-ICOS
Harvard University. Archives. Pusey Library. Cambridge, MA 02138, USA.