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Alfred O.C. Nier papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua00999
Abstract

The collection consists of correspondence, research data, instrument designs, conference papers and reports, talks and lectures, and class materials of Alfred O. C. Nier, University of Minnesota physicist best known for his work in mass spectrometer design, the Manhattan Project, and space science research.

Dates: 1930-1996

Edward Purdy Ney papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-01031
Abstract

The collection consists of correspondence, research data, patent drawings, publications, and reports of Edward P. Ney, University of Minnesota physicist and astronomer best known for research in cosmic rays, the solar corona, zodiacal light, infrared astronomy, space photography, and radon gas.

Dates: 1941-1996

Edward Wilson Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: uarc 1093
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of Edward Wilson Davis, professor emeritus and director of the University of Minnesota Mines Experiment Station; considered the father of the taconite industry

Dates: 1924-1967

Institute of Technology papers

 Collection
Identifier: 912; 1106
Abstract

Collection contains the papers of the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota.

Dates: 1933-1945; 1954-1961

Otto Herbert Schmitt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ua-01081
Abstract The collection contains the papers of Otto H. Schmitt, professor emeritus of physics and electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota. Materials include professional and personal correspondence, research materials, speeches and presentations, and published and unpublished articles. Schmitt was best known as the founder of the field of biomimetics and his invention of the "Schmitt Trigger" in 1938. He was also heavily involved in research in the field of physiology, held more than 60...
Dates: 1901-1998