Series II. Academic Files, 1930 - 1974
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to Herrick's academic activities. This includes files and notes from his time as a student at Williams College, correspondence with faculty, files from his time with UCLA, course notes and materials from courses he taught, and student dissertations, theses, and comprehensive exams.
Sub-Series A. Academic Activities and Affairs, 1935-1973, includes academic affairs files (1930-1970), UCLA Astronomy Dept.; Guggenheim fellowship (1945-1951); UCLA files; Hunsaker professorship at MIT (1961-1962); reviews of others' works; Los Angeles Advisory Committee (1964-1968); and participation in "Los Angeles in Paris" trip (1967-1968).
Sub-Series B. Correspondence, 1931-1972, consists of academic correspondence, including correspondence with R. H. Goddard.
Sub-Series C. Course Materials, 1948-1974. This sub-series includes course notes, outlines, and exams for space navigation (1955) and astrodynamics courses.
Sub-Series D. S.H. Students' Dissertations, Theses, and Comprehensive Exams, 1965-1973, includes drafts and completed versions of dissertations, theses, and comprehensive exams from students Herrick taught.
Sub-Series E. Williams College, 1930-1969. This sub-series includes Williams College course notes; S.H. thesis and papers; and William College Correspondence.
Dates
- 1930 - 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Herrick, Samuel, 1911-1974 (Person)
Language of Materials
Most of the materials in this collection are in English. Some materials in Series VI. Professional Societies, Series VII. Publications, and Series XI. Subject Files are in French, German, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, or Japanese.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research with the exception of Box 74, which is restricted for use. Items in Box 74 are restricted for use until 75 years after date of creation.
Extent
From the Collection: ca. 85 Cubic Feet (74 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Arrangement
This series has been divided into further sub-series by subject:
Sub-Series A. Academic Activites and Affairs, includes files from Herrick's time as an instructor and professor at UCLA, including budgets, public and university service, appointment and promotional committees, and the UCLA space program. This sub-series also includes papers on the faculty senate, the Guggenheim Fellowship, letters of appreciation to Herrick, patents, and complimentary reviews of Herrick's publications.
Sub-Series B. Correspondence, consists of correspondence with faculty, university departments, and schools such as UCLA and Berkeley. It also includes correspondence with Robert H. Goddard, American professor, engineer, physicist, and inventor.
Sub-Series C. Course Materials, is made up of materials from courses Herrick taught, such as History of Astrodynamics, Fundamental Astronomy, and short co0urses in astrodynamics. These include notes, course outlines, syllabi, exams and exercises, flash cards and practice problems, and course evaluations.
Sub-Series D. SH Students' Dissertations, Theses, and Comprehensive Exams, includes work by students Herrick taught. Their work includes drafts and completed dissertations, theses, and comprehensive exams.
Sub-Series E. Williams College, consists of materials from Herrick's time as an undergraduate student at Williams College. This includes Herrick's course notes, papers, and outlines.
Within these sub-series the materials have remained in the order they were received.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu