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Series 1: Outgoing Correspondence, 1121-1980

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Collection Creator:
Russell, Henry Norris, 1877-1957
Dates:
1121-1980
Extent:
30 boxes and 4 items
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

The Russell papers contain drafts and carbon copies of some 13,000 letters which Russell wrote over the years 1908 - 1950 (approx.). These letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and then chronologically for each correspondent. Correspondents include not only individuals, but businesses, scientific societies, schools and divisions of Princeton University. Letters to individuals filed under corporate entries may be located by consulting the file of white cards in the manuscripts catalogue. For example, looking in the cross-reference file under the name of R.A. Gregory, one finds a card which reads as follows:

Gregory, R.A.

Nature

in 10/8/29

out 10/18/29

This card indicates that the file of incoming correspondence labeled "Nature" contains a letter from Gregory to Russell dated October 8, 1929. Similarly, in the outgoing correspondence under "Nature" there is a letter from Russell to Gregory dated October 18, 1929. Additional letters to and from Gregory might be found under his name.

Manuscripts by Russell found amidst outgoing correspondence have been removed to the series of Russell manuscripts. Letters found with manuscripts and research notes have been removed to the correspondence files. A notation in the upper right hand corner of a letter indicates the manuscript or notes with which it was found.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Credit this material:

Series 1: Outgoing Correspondence; Henry Norris Russell Papers, C0045, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1-30
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Peggy Kidwell with the assistance of John O'Rourke and Eve Thompson in 1979. Finding aid written by Peggy Kidwell in 1979 .

Acknowledgments: The arrangement of the Henry Norris Russell Papers have been a joint project of the Princeton University Library and the Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics. Jean Preston, Curator of Manuscripts at Princeton, has provided patient, intelligent and cheerful supervision, for which I am most grateful. David DeVorkin has generously shared his own knowledge of Russell's life and work. I thank him and his colleagues at the Center for History of Physics for their encouragement and practical suggestions. I also am indebted to Charlotte Moore Sitterly, not only for her bibliography of Russell's publications but for generous answers to my inquiries. It is a pleasure to acknowledge the hospitality of the staff of Mudd Manuscripts Library. Finally, John O'Rourke deserves thanks for his help in arranging the papers, and so does Eve Thompson for typing this guide.

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Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The Russell papers contain drafts and carbon copies of some 13,000 letters which Russell wrote over the years 1908 - 1950 (approx.). These letters are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and then chronologically for each correspondent. Correspondents include not only individuals, but businesses, scientific societies, schools and divisions of Princeton University. Letters to individuals filed under corporate entries may be located by consulting the file of white cards in the manuscripts catalogue. For example, looking in the cross-reference file under the name of R.A. Gregory, one finds a card which reads as follows:

Gregory, R.A.

Nature

in 10/8/29

out 10/18/29

This card indicates that the file of incoming correspondence labeled "Nature" contains a letter from Gregory to Russell dated October 8, 1929. Similarly, in the outgoing correspondence under "Nature" there is a letter from Russell to Gregory dated October 18, 1929. Additional letters to and from Gregory might be found under his name.

Manuscripts by Russell found amidst outgoing correspondence have been removed to the series of Russell manuscripts. Letters found with manuscripts and research notes have been removed to the correspondence files. A notation in the upper right hand corner of a letter indicates the manuscript or notes with which it was found.

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.

Collection History

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Sponsorship:

The Russell Papers project was sponsored by a grant from the National Science Foundation to Spencer Weart and David DeVorkin.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Peggy Kidwell with the assistance of John O'Rourke and Eve Thompson in 1979. Finding aid written by Peggy Kidwell in 1979 .

Acknowledgments: The arrangement of the Henry Norris Russell Papers have been a joint project of the Princeton University Library and the Center for History of Physics, American Institute of Physics. Jean Preston, Curator of Manuscripts at Princeton, has provided patient, intelligent and cheerful supervision, for which I am most grateful. David DeVorkin has generously shared his own knowledge of Russell's life and work. I thank him and his colleagues at the Center for History of Physics for their encouragement and practical suggestions. I also am indebted to Charlotte Moore Sitterly, not only for her bibliography of Russell's publications but for generous answers to my inquiries. It is a pleasure to acknowledge the hospitality of the staff of Mudd Manuscripts Library. Finally, John O'Rourke deserves thanks for his help in arranging the papers, and so does Eve Thompson for typing this guide.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

Series 1: Outgoing Correspondence; Henry Norris Russell Papers, C0045, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 1-30

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Those using the Russell Papers may also wish to consult the following collections at Princeton:

File on Henry Norris Russell, Princeton University Archives, S. G. Mudd Library

Papers of the Department of Astronomy, Princeton University Archives, S. G. Mudd Library

Papers of R. S. Dugan, Princeton University Manuscripts, Firestone Library

Papers of N. L. Pierce, Firestone Library

Papers of J. Q. Stewart, S. G. Mudd Library

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