Skip to main content

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Office of the Chancellor, records of Julius A. Stratton as provost, vice president and provost, and chancellor

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: AC-0132

  • Staff Only
  • Select item to request

Abstract

The collection documents the responsibilities of Julius A. Stratton for academic development and research in the positions of provost, vice president and provost, and chancellor, which he held between 1949 and 1957. The records contain reports and memoranda from the schools, departments, and research laboratories, including Lincoln Laboratory, the Research Laboratory for Electronics, and the Computation Center, and material on Projects Charles, Hartwell, Meteor, Troy, and Whirlwind. There are extensive notes on reports from MIT committees, including the Patent Committee and the Ad Hoc Committee on ROTC.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949 - 1957

Creator

Access note

This collection must be reviewed to identify any restricted material before access can be granted. Please submit your requests at least ten business days before your desired visit to allow time for this review. An archivist will respond within five business days to let you know whether your requested material is open. For complete information on this policy, see our Statement on Accessing Institute Records.

Conditions Governing Use

Access to collections in the Department of Distinctive Collections is not authorization to publish. Please see the MIT Libraries Permissions Policy for permission information. Copyright of some items in this collection may be held by respective creators, not by the donor of the collection or MIT.

Extent

6.25 Cubic Feet (18 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement note

The alphabetical order and folder headings are those used in the office. The folder headings, which are listed by letter(s), for example Bal, cover the alphabetical span up to the next folder. The folder Bal, then, covers anything including Bal Bar; the next folder, Bas, continues the alphabetical sequence. These folders contain general ietms not requiring separate folders.

Processing Information note

Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.

Subject

Title
Preliminary Inventory to the Records of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of the Chancellor
Subtitle
Records of Julius A. Stratton as Provost, Provost and Vice President, and Chancellor.
Status
Ready For Review
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Libraries. Department of Distinctive Collections Repository

Contact:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries
Building 14N-118
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02139-4307 US