Series I. Biographical Materials, 1895-1990, undated
Scope and Content
The Papers of Charles Phelps Smyth contain the personal papers of American physical chemist Charles Phelps Smyth. The materials in this collection are mainly of a biographical nature, documenting Smyth’s life from his baptism as an infant to his death. His service in the United States military in World Wars I and II and his friendship with his mentor, Nobel Laureate Theodore William Richards are highlighted. This collection contains little documentation regarding Smyth’s work as a scientist and educator. The Papers of the Charles Phelps Smyth are arranged into the following four series:
- Biographical Materials
- Correspondence
- Supplementary Materials
- Certificates and Diplomas
Dates
- Creation: 1895-1990, undated
Series Description
Arranged chronologically by year, this series contains Charles Phelps Smyth’s biographical materials. The materials in this series are mostly of a personal nature. Files regarding Smyth’s education at Princeton University, his military service during World War I, and his career as a professor at Princeton University make up the largest components of this series. Small numbers of files documenting his stint at the National Bureau of Standards, his activities during World War II, his awards, and other miscellaneous personal matters are also preserved here. Of particular interest are a pair of notebooks kept by Smyth during his service on Project ALSOS in Germany near the end of World War II.
The contents of the files in this series consist of a variety of materials, including, but not limited to, correspondence, certificates, report cards, exams, notebooks, and news clippings.
Repository Details
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