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Subseries 3C: Research Notes, 1900-1954

17 boxes
Collection Creator:
Russell, Henry Norris (1877-1957)
Dates:
1900-1954
Extent:
17 boxes
Languages:
English
Scope and Contents

Boxes 73 to 89 contain Russell's working notes on scientific and military problems. These have been subdivided by subject into the following categories:

The first six divisions follow those in Charlotte Moore Sitterly's bibliography of Russell's scientific papers (a copy of this bibliography is in box 121). Within each division, the notes are arranged by approximate date. Notes for which the date is entirely uncertain are placed at the end of each section. The final division contains the labels from the boxes in which Russell himself stored his papers, as well as; records of the contents of his library.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Credit this material:

Subseries 3C: Research Notes; Henry Norris Russell Papers, C0045, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 73-89
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.

Collection Overview

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

Boxes 73 to 89 contain Russell's working notes on scientific and military problems. These have been subdivided by subject into the following categories:

The first six divisions follow those in Charlotte Moore Sitterly's bibliography of Russell's scientific papers (a copy of this bibliography is in box 121). Within each division, the notes are arranged by approximate date. Notes for which the date is entirely uncertain are placed at the end of each section. The final division contains the labels from the boxes in which Russell himself stored his papers, as well as; records of the contents of his library.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

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 copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

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:

Subseries 3C: Research Notes; Henry Norris Russell Papers, C0045, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

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Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (mss): Box 73-89

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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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