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Series I: Correspondence Series II: Reprints, articles, manuals Series III: DiariesJohn C. Hubbard papers, 1901-1952
Description of Collection
Repository
American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives.
Papers created by
Hubbard, John Charles, 1879-
Size of collection
0.5 linear feet
1 manuscript box
Short description of collection
Correspondence, diaries, reprints, laboratory manuals of physicist John Charles Hubbard.
Language(s) of collection
English
Collection number:
AR173
Biographical Note
Physicist (ultrasonics, acoustics). On the physics faculty at Clark College, 1906-1916; New York University as department chair, 1916-1927; and Office of Naval Research Project, Catholic University of America from 1947.
Scope and Contents of Collection
Correspondence, diaries, reprints, laboratory manuals of John Charles Hubbard. The correspondence consists of family correspondence about student experiences at Clark University, experiences in France during World War I, and professional correspondence concerning recommendations and professional appointments. The diaries are personal, reflecting his thoughts on his education and career. Reprints by Hubbard concern trends in physics teaching, chemical physics, and acoustics; the laboratory manuals are on the subjects of ultrasonics, optical studies, and basic laboratory physics. Correspondents include: A.L. Bonton, H.O. Jueser, Henry Lefavour, and Wallace C. Sabine.
Restrictions on Use and Access
Researchers must have an approved access application on file in order to access archival materials. https://www.aip.org/history-programs/niels-bohr-library/item-request.
Selected Search Terms
These papers have been indexed in the International Catalog of Sources for History of Physics and Allied Sciences (ICOS) using the following terms. Those seeking related materials should search under these terms.
Persons
Bonton, A. L.
Hubbard, John Charles, 1879-
Kueser, H. O.
Lefavour, Henry
Sabine, Wallace Clement.
Institutions
Clark University (Worcester, Mass.)
Subject terms
Chemistry, physical and theoretical.
Optics
Physics. Study and teaching.
Sound.
Ultrasonics.
World War, 1914-1918.
Genre terms
Organization and Arrangement of Collection
Collection organized into three series:
- Series I: Correspondence
- Series II: Reprints, articles, manuals
- Series III: Diaries
Provenance and Acquisition Information
Received from Mrs. Gertrude Hubbard, 1964.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Melanie J. Mueller in 2014.
Preferred Citation of Collection
Box [number], Folder [number], John C. Hubbard papers, 1901-1952. American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library & Archives, College Park, MD 20740, USA.
Administrative Information
Title
Finding Aid to the John C. Hubbard papers, 1901-1952
Publisher
American Institute of Physics Niels Bohr Library & Archives
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
USA
nbl@aip.org
2014
Encoding Information
Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Melanie J. Mueller in 2014. Any revisions made to this finding aid occurred as part of the editing and encoding process.
Series I: Correspondence
| Correspondence - name index of correspondents, undated |
| Correspondence - chronological, 1901-1913 |
| Correspondence - alphabetical, 1901-1952 |
| Correspondence - personal - chronological, 1901-1918 |
Series II: Reprints, articles, manuals
| Reprints, articles, manuals (1 of 2), undated |
| Reprints, articles, manuals (2 of 2), undated |
Series III: Diaries
| Diaries (1902-1917), letter to editor (1925), undated |