Sub-series 3. Subject Files, 1967-1979, undated

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains subject files collected and maintained by William A. Lester, Jr. during his tenure at IBM. Files pertaining to various chemistry topics, which were researched by and/or of scientific interest to Lester, make up the largest component of this sub-series. Small numbers of files regarding IBM’s work for the U.S. Navy’s Office of Scientific Research, Lester’s participation with professional organizations, and IBM minority programs are also present in the Subject Files. A handful of files pertaining to a few other miscellaneous subjects of interest to Lester, including, but not limited to, IBM staff activities and the work of other scientists are also present here.

The contents of the Subject Files consist of a wide variety of materials. Notes, correspondence, articles, and reprints are the most common materials found in this subseries. Smaller, but noticeable amounts of reports, scientific data, article manuscripts, proposals, and scientific papers are also present in the Subject Files. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, publications, graphs, and transparencies, are preserved here as well.