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Mayo Dyer Hersey Files (OF.1UF.H2)

Brown University Library

Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Collection Overview

Title: Mayo Dyer Hersey Files
Date range: 1900-1978
Creator: Hersey, Mayo D. (Mayo Dyer), 1886-
Extent: 2.5 linear feet
5 document boxes
Abstract: The Mayo Dyer Hersey files include the office files, research notes, lecture materials, correspondence, and book drafts of Mayo Dyer Hersey from his time as a professor of physics. The collection is mainly from 1900-1978, although the bulk of the material is from 1910 to 1960. This collection mainly consists of materials relating to Hersey's position as a teacher and researcher of physics, including class notes, research data, and drafts of published papers.
Language of materials: English.
Repository: John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number: OF.1UF.H2