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Science and Technology

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 136 Collections and/or Records:

Henry M. Morris Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-028
Abstract

This collection contains papers relating to Morris's career as a hydraulic engineer and his position as director of the Institute for Creation Research. The materials date from 1937 to 1999 and include course materials (exams, notes), his M.S. thesis and Ph.D. dissertation, publications, technical reports, correspondence concerning such topics as hydraulic engineering and soil mechanics, and publications and pamphlets from the Institute of Creation Research.

Dates: 1937 - 1999

Nicholas C. Mullins Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-046
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of material concerning a ten year research project studying sociology citations in international journals. The collection includes working papers, correspondence, grant materials, and audio interviews from the 1960s-1988.

Dates: 1960 - 1988

NASA Project Tapes

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-2001-020
Scope and Content

16 reel to reel tapes of various NASA projects, including news conferences from the Gemini Program, Kennedy [Space Center], John Glenn and various other astronauts. 

Dates: n.d.

New Farmers of America, Maryland Association, Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1980-002
Abstract

This collection is mostly comprised of photographs dating from the 1920s-1960s concerning the activities of the New Farmers of America (NFA).

Dates: 1928 - 1960

E. B. Norris Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1981-103
Abstract

E.B. Norris was Dean of Engineering at VPI from 1928-1952, and his papers include reports concerning the agriculture and engineering departments, reports on individual development, newspaper clippings, catalogues, brochures, and correspondence, particularly regarding then-President Burruss.

Dates: 1928-1955, n.d.

Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments, Videotapes and Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1993-004
Scope and Content Collection consists of seven videotapes recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (or Virginia Tech) in August 1991 of interviews with six nuclear pioneers: Sigvard Eklund, Bertrand Goldschmidt, Robert E. Marshak, Glenn T. Seaborg, Gerald F. Tape, and Herbert F. York. Five of the tapes cover four main topics in nuclear history during the period from about 1945 through 1965: weapons and the arms race, civilian vs. military control in post-World War II United States,...
Dates: 1991 - 1991

C. Wayne Ottinger Paper

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-038
Abstract

This collection contains of a draft of a proposal, "Concept Proposal for Preservation of Aerospace Technology Project (PAT) [Improving Technology Preservation Processes]" written by Ottinger and others. Also includes an executive summary, cover letter, and slides of proposal presentation.

Dates: 1992 - 1992

Thornton L. Page Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-002
Abstract

Papers of astronomer Thornton L. Page, including biographical material, drafts and published versions of papers, and texts of speeches.

Dates: 1936 - 1983

James J. Pandapas Audiotape and Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1997-011
Scope and Content Resident of Blacksburg, Virginia, born in Peabody, Massachusetts. Played a large role in the development of business and residential housing in Blacksburg by establishing Blacksburg's first industry, Electro-Tec, in 1947, and Poly-Scientific Corporation, in 1953, both manufacturers of electroplated slip-rings for radar antennae. Also developed various neighborhoods in Blacksburg, including Airport Acres (established in 1942) and Highland Park (1945). In 1948 Pandapas purchased a 500 acre...
Dates: 1966-1988, 1997

Office of the Vice-President, Louis A. Pardue Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-03-03
Abstract

Collection contains 1,072 folders consisting of general correspondence, general reports, financial reports, enrollment statistics, commencement and inaugural reports, minutes, and departmental information collected by Dr. Louis A. Pardue from 1950 through 1963 while holding the offices of Vice-President and Director of Graduate Studies. There is also correspondence relating to the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Science (ORINS)

Dates: 1950 - 1963