Sub-series 2. Miscellaneous Correspondence Files, 1966-2010
Scope and Content
The Kurt M. Mislow Papers contain the professional and personal papers of German-American organic chemist Kurt M. Mislow. The collection is arranged into the following nine series:
- Correspondence Files
- Academic Files
- Publication and Presentation Files
- Meeting Files
- Personal Files
- Printed Materials
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Images
- Addendum - Notebooks
Dates
- Creation: 1966-2010
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains Kurt M. Mislow’s miscellaneous correspondence files. The bulk of the materials in the Miscellaneous Correspondence Files are professional in nature. A small amount of personal materials are also preserved here.
Files containing correspondence pertaining to miscellaneous matters make up a majority of the materials in this sub-series. Four files regarding miscellaneous invitations received by Mislow to speak (at conferences, symposia, and workshops) and write (articles and papers) are also present in this sub-series. A single file containing miscellaneous correspondence regarding stereochemistry is also preserved here.
The contents of the Miscellaneous Correspondence Files consist of a variety of materials. Letters are the most common materials found in this sub-series. Smaller, but noticeable, amounts of journal articles, article and paper manuscripts, and e-mails are also present in these files. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, magazine articles, memoranda, reprints, and resumes are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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