Title: UW-Milwaukee Dept. of Chemistry Records
Inclusive Dates: 1955-1981

Creator:

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dept. of Chemistry. Office of the Chairman

Call Number: UWM Archival Collection 91

Quantity: 1 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Miscellaneous records of the department chair, mostly dating from the 1970s, documenting committee activities, curriculum and program development, funding, and staffing. The chair's correspondence consists mainly of intra-department letters to and from faculty concerning academic and administrative changes. Contains minutes and background materials for the departmental, executive, and safety committees. The collection also includes correspondence, proposals, and reports concerning the development of a Ph.D. degree in chemistry. The collection contains little information on the creation of the department in 1956.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmac0091

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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was founded in 1956. Upon UWM's creation, the departments of chemistry in the Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee and UW-Extension merged to form a new Department of Chemistry. Since 1956, the College of Letters & Science has administered the Department of Chemistry.

Department Chairs

1956-1957	Paul E. Millington
1957-1964	Ray U. Brumblay
1964-1970	Lowell W. Bahe
1970-1972	E. Alexander Hill
1972-1974	George W. Keulks
1974-1976	Durward C. Layde
1976-1978	Werner W. Brandt
1978-1981	Ralf Vanselow
1981-1982	Benjamin A. Feinberg

The files are organized alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• UW-Milwaukee College of Letters & Science Records. UWM Archival Collection 1.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

An unknown individual transferred the collection to the Archives prior to 1989.

Processing Information

Sandra Smith processed the collection at the Archives in October 1994.

Box   1 Folder   1	Colloquia and Seminars, 1966-1971
Box   1 Folder   2-8	Correspondence, 1955-1973
Box   1 Folder   9	Course and Curriculum Committee, 1876-1977
Box   2 Folder   1-4	Departmental Committee Minutes, 1957-1981
Box   2 Folder   5	Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness, Report, 1971
Box   2 Folder   6-8	Executive Committee Minutes, 1964-1980
Box   2 Folder   9	Full Professors Meeting, 1975
Box   2 Folder   10	Graduate Research, 1972-1980
Box   2 Folder   11	History, undated
Box   3 Folder   1-3	Ph.D. Proposal, 1967-1975
Box   3 Folder   4	Safety Committee, 1970
Box   3 Folder   5	Target M.D. Program Committee, 1976-1978