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Science and Technology

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 165 Collections and/or Records:

James Burleigh Lucas Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1968-005
Abstract

This collection contains the lecture and laboratory notes of James Burleigh Lucas, a professor of chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, mostly taken while Lucas attended graduate courses at the University of Illinois.

Dates: 1926 - 1930

Frank J. Maher Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1986-004
Abstract

Papers--including writings, drawings, and correspondence--of Frank J. Maher (1915-1995), an engineer specializing in aerodynamic research and an instructor in Engineering Science and Mechanics at Virginia Tech from 1937 to 1978. Includes consulting files and wind tunnel research on various building and bridge projects; research project files on aerodynamics and wind loads; academic courses; and materials relating to engineer and bridge designer David B. Steinman.

Dates: 1934 - 1986

Gerhard Mansbach Collection of Technology Manuals

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-069
Abstract

The Gerhard Mansbach Collection of Technology Manuals primarily consists of technology reference and technical manuals. This colleciton also contains software disks, books, and materials relating to two projects that Mansbach worked on.

Dates: 1964 - 1994

Robert E. Marshak Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-060
Abstract The collection consists of Marshak's professional and personal papers, detailing his career as university professor in physics at the University of Rochester and Virginia Tech, member and leader in several scientific institutions, and president of the City College of New York. Materials include Marshak's files on the Shelter Island Conferences (1947-1949) and his administrative and correspondence files on the Rochester Conferences on High-Energy Physics (1950-1957), which he founded. The...
Dates: 1933 - 1995

Arthur B. Massey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1962-002
Abstract

The collection contains field notes; essays and studies; laboratory course outlines; printed materials; and photographs of trees on the Virginia Tech Campus from Arthur Ballard Massey, plant pathologist, assistant professor of botany at Alabama Polytechnic Institute, professor of biology at Virginia Tech, and member of the Virginia Academy of Science.

Dates: 1902 - 1961

W. F. Massey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-171
Abstract

The collection consists of copies of correspondence to W. F. Massey from farmers, horticultural societies, and others regarding articles inĀ The Practical Farmer.

Dates: 1893-1908, n.d.

F. Edward McLean Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-054
Abstract

This collection contains NASA and NACA materials and papers related to Francis Edward McLean's work in aerospace engineering.

Dates: 1950 - 1985

Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919-1971 (Ms1987-057)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1987-057

Joe Miller Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-801
Abstract

The Joe Miller Collection consists of materials relating to Miller's work on the development and implementation of bar codes for the retail industry. The collection consists mainly of manuals and handbooks relating to the implementation of standardized inventory control systems in the retail industry.

Dates: 1960 - 2003

Mine Hill & Schuylkill Haven Railroad Stock Certificates

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-035
Abstract

The collection contains three stock certificates issued by the Mine Hill & Schuylkill Haven Railroad Company to John H. Cresson.

Dates: 1833 - 1836