Alter taught in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Kansas from 1917-1935. This collection contains clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, and research.

Stranathan taught Physics at the University of Kansas from 1920-1969. This collection consists of compass parts, slide rulers, an old calculator, and two scrapbooks compiled when Stranathan retired as department chairman in 1964.

Friauf taught Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas from 1953-1994. This collection contains information about University Governance and Committees, as well as information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy.