Sub-series 2. Subject Files, 1978-2004
Scope and Content
The William A. Lester, Jr. Papers contain the professional and personal papers of African American theoretical chemist and chemistry educator William A. Lester, Jr. The collection is arranged into the following thirteen series:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Files
- IBM Files
- Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory Files
- University of California, Berkeley Files
- NOBCChE Files
- Jackson State University Files
- Personal Files
- Publication and Presentation Files
- Appointment Books and Notebooks
- Miscellaneous Printed Materials
- Electronic Storage Materials
- Audio-Visual Materials
- Images
Dates
- Creation: 1978-2004
Sub-series Description
Arranged alphabetically by subject, this sub-series contains William A. Lester, Jr.’s NOBCChE subject files. These files concern various NOBCChE matters that were of interest to Lester. Lester’s service with NOBCChE’s National Executive Board and the organization’s Undergraduate Research Award and Percy L. Julian Award are covered in the Subject Files. NOBCChE’s Project on Africa is also documented in this sub-series. A handful of other miscellaneous topics pertaining to NOBCChE are also covered here.
Correspondence makes up the largest component of the materials found in the Subject Files. Small amounts of other miscellaneous materials, including, but not limited to, notes, reports, brochures, and publications are preserved here as well.
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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