Series IV. Certificates and Diplomas, 1912-1958
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: 1912-1958
Series Description
Arranged alphabetically by year, this series contains certificates and diplomas awarded to Charles Phelps Smyth over the course of his life. The contents of this series include, but are not limited to, Smyth’s United States Army officer commissions, his Harvard University Ph.D. diploma, and his certificates of election from the American Philosophical Society and the National Academy of Sciences.
Repository Details
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