Photographs and ID Registration cards- includes images of Wilson accepting the Medal of Honor and Certificate of Merit from Rice University President Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer and ID cards issued to Wilson when he worked for the U. S. Navy at New London, CT in 1918.
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the papers of Harold Albert Wilson who was the first professor of physics at Rice Institute. Wilson was best known for his work on flames which continued to be his primary interest throughout his life. Included are: Wilson's scientific papers (off-prints only); manuscript of bibliography of the H. A. Wilson scientific papers; "Catalogue of Apparatus," photographs, certificates, awards, news clippings and letters to Norman Hurd Ricker, first person to hold three Rice degrees.
Dates
- Creation: 1898 - 1965
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Harold A. (Harold Albert) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Access Restrictions
This materials is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu