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Ostrach (Simon) papers

Formal title:: Simon Ostrach papers
Extent:: 36.75 Linear feet
Date range:: 1940-2005 (bulk 1970-2000)
Abstract:: Simon Ostrach is an internationally known scientist and pioneer in the fields of buoyancy-driven flows and microgravity science. Dr. Ostrach is highly regarded for his work as principal investigator on the Surface-Tension Driven Convection Experiments (STDCE), which were conducted on two NASA Spacelab missions, United States Microgravity Laboratories 1 (June 25-July 9, 1992) and 2 (October 20-November 5, 1995). The STDCE experiments explored thermal convection phenomena of liquids under microgravity conditions.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.2007.005

Formal title:: Carolyn R. Swift papers
Extent:: 3.35 cubic feet
Date range:: 1956-1984 (bulk 1974-1984)
Abstract:: Collection consists of materials related to Carolyn R. Swift’s research, writing, teaching, and political advocacy, and correspondence related to those projects, which include feminist Shakespeare scholarship, ERA advocacy, and oral histories of Rhode Island women.
Repository:: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection call no:: MSS-0150

Formal title:: Augustus William Smith papers
Extent:: 3.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1816-1918 (bulk 1820-1860)
Abstract:: Augustus William Smith was a school teacher, university professor (astronomy and mathematics), president of Wesleyan University and professor of Natural Philosophy at the United States Naval Academy. Smith's papers contain extensive correspondence with contemporary astronomers, mathematicians and meteorologists, along with several manuscripts. There is also correspondence between Smith and others concerning affairs of the Methodist-Episcopal Church.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Smith

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