Rudolf Frerichs (1901-1982) Papers
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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
- Frerichs, Rudolf, 1901-1982 (Person)
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
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
- 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
Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635
specialcollections@northwestern.edu