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Rudolf Frerichs (1901-1982) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 22/4/12

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This small collection of papers includes biographical materials, correspondence, and research files, and spans the period 1947 to 1983; most of the material falls between 1947 and 1965.

The biographical materials include curricula vitae and bibliographies.

The correspondence deals with research questions but is primarily concerned with Frerichs' appointments and salaries.

The research files consist wholly of reports written on various contracts with the U.S. Navy.

Dates

  • 1947-1983

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored off-site and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Rudolf Frerichs came to Northwestern University in 1947, to work as a research investigator in the Department of Physics. In 1956 he was appointed professor of electrical engineering in the Technological Institute. This small collection of papers includes biographical materials, correspondence, and research files, and spans the period 1947 to 1983; most of the material falls between 1947 and 1965.

Arrangement

The Rudolf Frerichs papers are organized into: biographical materials; correspondence; research papers; and research reports.

Method of Acquisition

Separated from the Robert J. Cashman Papers (11/3/21/4) (accessioned as accession number 93-92), and from the Northwestern University Archives Biographical Files.

Separated Materials

None.

Processing Information

William K. Beatty, September 1993

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Rudolf Frerichs (1901-1982) Papers
Author
William K. Beatty
Date
01/09/1993
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

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