Sub-series 2. Alphabetical Correspondence Files, 1978-2015, undated

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains alphabetical correspondence files collected and maintained by William A. Lester, Jr. during his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley’s Department of Chemistry. Files containing Lester’s correspondence with other scientists (mostly chemists) make up the largest component of this sub-series. A smaller, but noticeable, number of files containing Lester’s correspondence with professional organizations, including the California Academy of Sciences, are also found in these files. Small numbers of files containing Lester’s correspondence with a few of his former graduate students, universities, and U.S. government agencies are also present in the Alphabetical Correspondence Files. Small numbers of files containing Lester’s correspondence with other miscellaneous parties, including various University of California, Berkeley offices and organizations are also preserved here.

The contents of the Alphabetical Correspondence Files consist of a variety of materials. Letters make up the bulk of the materials in these files. Smaller, but noticeable, amounts of curricula vitae, article manuscripts, articles, reprints, and reports are also found in this sub-series. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, emails, memoranda, notes, and miscellaneous printed materials are preserved here as well.