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Personal papers of Robert J. Friauf

 Collection
Call Number: PP 387

Overview

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.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953 - 1994

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

These materials are stored in the KU Annex off-site storage area.

All researchers interested in reviewing this material must consult Spencer Research Library Public Services staff (785-864-4334 or ksrlref@ku.edu, 9-5 M-F CST) no less than three days in advance of a planned visit. Be advised that drop-in requests for this material cannot be accommodated.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Robert J. Friauf

Robert J. Friauf received his B.S. from Duke University in 1947 and his M.S. and Ph.D. in 1951 and 1953, respectively, both from the University of Chicago. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in 1953 in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, reaching full Professor status in 1964. He retired in 1994.

Extent

22 Linear Feet (22 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

PP 387

Physical Location

Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Robert J. Friauf, 1996.

Related Materials

Material about the Chemical Physics Trilevel Computer Network can also be found in the personal papers of Paul W. Gilles at PP 360, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas.

Consult library staff regarding the availability of related photographs, biographical files, and scrapbooks.

Title
Guide to the Robert J. Friauf Collection
Subtitle
Personal papers of Robert J. Friauf
Author
Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2020.
Date
2005
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/2218430048
Preferred citation
Personal papers of Robert J. Friauf, University Archives, PP 387, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
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Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334