Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
P.O. Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715)-836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/
Reference Code: USGZE AS607
Accession Number: 19-021, 22-020
Collection Number: Archives Series 607
Creator: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Chemistry Department
Title: Chemistry Department Files
Dates: 1969–2004
Quantity: 1.0 linear foot (1 record carton)
Location of Collection: Box 1. Shelf Location D11/3a.
Languages: Collection materials are in English.
Summary: Collection includes prospectuses, reports, planning documents, correspondence, resource guides, and yearbooks.
Biographical / Historical Note
The Chemistry Department coordinates teaching, research, and scholarship. Between 2007–2016, the U.S. issued 15 patents to chemistry faculty and is nationally recognized as one of the top undergraduate chemistry departments in the country. Furthermore, the department is certified by the A.C.S. (American Chemical Society) for its excellence in education and research.
Content Description
The collection, assembled by Dr. David Lewis, Professor of Chemistry, contains Chemistry Department correspondence files, annual Newsletters, and prospectuses from 1969–1992. This collection also documents various committee reports, enrollment statistics, and reveals valuable history of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Chemistry program. Chemistry Department photographs (ca. 1960s–1990s) were added May 2022. Chemistry Department slides, ca. 1950s–1990s, are located in AS105: University Archives Slides Collection, Boxes 17 and 18.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire by Dr. David Lewis in May 2019. Photographs added May 2022.
Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.
Preferred Citation: Chemistry Department Files, 1969-2004. AS607. Special Collections & Archives. McIntyre Library. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.
Processing Note: Processed by Faith Adams in June 2019.
Arrangement: Chronological.
OCLC #: 1107318805
Subjects
Corporate Names: University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Chemistry Department
Subject Terms:
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Chemistry Department
Chemistry--Study and teaching.
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Department of Chemistry—Archives.
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Department of Chemistry—History.
Academic prospectuses
Correspondence
Newsletters
Detailed List of Contents
Container | Contents | Dates |
Box/Folder 1/1 | Correspondence | 1970–1980 |
Box/Folder 1/2 | Enrollment Statistics | 1961–1984 |
Box/Folder 1/3 | Wisconsin State University Reports | 1965–1966 |
Box/Folder 1/4 | Wisconsin State University Yearbooks | 1967–1968 |
Box/Folder 1/5 | Research Summary | 1970–1971 |
Box/Folder 1/6 | Higher Education in Wisconsin | 1964 |
Box/Folder 1/7 | Miscellaneous – articles, alumni awards program, artwork, chemistry songs, Floyd Oliver Krause in memoriam | 1990–2004 |
Box/Folder 1/8 | Chemistry Student Resources | 1970–1988 |
Box/Folder 1/9 | Park & Recreation Management Records | 1992 |
Box/Folder 1/10 | Vision Committee Report | 1992 |
Box/Folder 1/11 | Department Anniversary Celebration | 1996 |
Box/Folder 1/12 | Chemistry Newsletters | 1984–1998 |
Box/Folder 1/13 | Chemistry Newsletters | 1999–2004 |
Box/Folder 1/14 | Prospectus | 1960s |
Box/Folder 1/15 | Prospectus | 1970–1972 |
Box/Folder 1/16 | Prospectus | 1973–1975 |
Box/Folder 1/17 | Prospectus | 1980–1984 |
Box/Folder 1/18 | Prospectus | 1985–1989 |
Box/Folder 1/19 | Prospectus | 1991–1992 |
Box/Folder 1/20 | Photographs — Awards Banquets | 1994–1998 |
Box/Folder 1/21 | Photographs — National Conference on Undergraduate Research | April 1994 |
Box/Folder 1/22 | Photographs — Dr. Ralph Marking’s Retirement Party | January 1997 |
Box/Folder 1/23 | Photographs — Miscellaneous | ca. 1960s–1990s |
Box/Folder 1/24 | Photographs — Photograph Album | ca. 1976–1977 |