Arthur Few academic records
Scope and Contents
Dr. Arthur Few’s journal articles and other publications, including a VHS on which he collaborated; his class notes and lectures, including overhead projector transparencies, projector slides, and film; and materials regarding Martel College, including a VHS by a Martel student.
Dates
- Creation: 1967 - 2006
Access Restrictions
This material is open for research. Restricted items in this collection are marked in the inventory. Please contact the Woodson Research Center for more information. 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu.
Conditions Governing Access
Stored off-site at the Library Service Center. Please request this material via woodson@rice.edu or call 713-348-2586.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Arthur Few Academic Papers must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.
Biographical Sketch
Arthur Few was a Professor of Physics and Environmental Science at Rice University from 1970-2008. He received his PhD from Rice University in 1969. He and his wife, Joan, served as Baker College’s Masters from 1994-1999, then as the Masters of Martel College from Martel’s founding in 2000 until Dr. Few’s retirement in 2008. Dr. Few is one of the leading authorities in weather and astronomical physics. His many research projects included research regarding the acoustical properties of thunder, the global electrical current, and electrical currents at the South Pole.
Extent
10.5 Linear Feet (21 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Academic papers of Dr. Arthur Few, physicist at Rice University, including his journal articles and other publications, his class notes and lectures, and papers regarding Martel College at Rice University.
Arrangement
Materials are organized into three series:
- Series I: Articles and Other Publications, 1967-2004
- Series II: Class Notes and Lectures, 1972-2006
- Series III: Martel College, 2000-2005
Acquisition Information
Collection was donated by Dr. Arthur Few. Delivered by Dr. Few on 4-11-08, 5-9-08, and 6-13-08.
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Arthur Few academic records, 1967-2006
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- 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