Personal papers of Dinsmore Alter
Overview
Alter taught in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Kansas from 1917-1935. This collection contains clippings, correspondence, manuscripts, and research.
Dates
- Creation: 1917 - 1935
Creator
- Alter, Dinsmore, 1888-1968 (Person)
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 Dinsmore Alter (1888-1968)
Disnmore Alter recieved his B.S. from Westminster College in 1909, his M.S. from Pittsburgh University in 1910, and his Ph.D. from California University in 1916. He joined the faculty of the University of Kansas in 1917 as an Assistant Professor of Astronomy, reaching full Professor status in 1924. He retired in 1935 and died in 1968.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
PP 34
Physical Location
Annex (Contact Spencer Library Public Services)
Subject
- University of Kansas. Department of Physics and Astronomy (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Dinsmore Alter Collection
- Subtitle
- Personal papers of Dinsmore Alter
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by ad, 2005. Finding aid encoded by ad, 2005. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2021.
- Date
- 2005
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid written in English.
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/3890785003
- Preferred citation
-
Personal papers of Dinsmore Alter, University Archives, PP 34, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository