Series II. Correspondence, 1919-1970, 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: 1919-1970, undated
Series Description
Arranged chronologically by year, this series contains Charles Phelps Smyth’s correspondence files. Of particular interest is a single file containing Smyth’s correspondence with his friend and mentor, 1914 Nobel Laureate Theodore William Richards. A single file containing Smyth’s correspondence with chemist and Harvard University President James B. Conant is also found in this series. Files containing congratulatory correspondence regarding Smyth’s Medal of Freedom, his Nichols Medal, and his election to the National Academy of Sciences are also preserved here.
Repository Details
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