Sub-series 3. Subject Files, 1969-2016, undated

Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains subject files collected and maintained by William A. Lester, Jr. during his tenure at the University of California, Berkeley’s Department of Chemistry. These files provide documentation of many of Lester’s various activities and interests at Cal Berkeley.

Files concerning Lester’s activities with U.S. government agencies (including the National Science Foundation) and professional organizations (including the American Chemical Society) make up the largest components of this sub-series. Significant numbers of files concerning topics of scientific interest to Lester (including Quantum Monte Carlo methods) and research conducted by other scientists are also found in this subseries.

A variety of other topics are also covered in the Subject Files. Handfuls of files pertaining to Lester’s work with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, his work with several colleges and universities, and his concern with minority issues (including affirmative action) are found in this sub-series. Small numbers of files concerning other miscellaneous topics, including, but not limited to, Lester’s work with several science institutions and his concern with science education issues are also preserved here.

The contents of the Subject Files consist of a wide variety of materials. Correspondence, articles, reports, proposals, and notes are the most common materials found in this sub-series. Smaller, but noticeable, amounts of article manuscripts, curricula vitae, publications, and reprints are also found in the Subject Files. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, legal documents, bibliographies, financial documents, and minutes are preserved here as well.