Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Physics records
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection consists of reports on research by faculty and students. Of the fourteen volumes, two were published and twelve are in manuscript form. The collection also includes two archived websites, the Department of Physics website and the Center for Theoretical Physics website.
Dates
- 1875 - 2021
- Majority of material found within 1875 - 1901
Creator
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics (Organization)
Access note
This collection is open.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
3 Cubic Feet (3 record cartons)
2 item(s) (2 archived websites)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Physics was taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from the time classes were first offered in 1865. William B. Rogers, the founder and first president of MIT, was the first professor of physics. In 1869 Rogers established the "Physical Laboratory," probably the first laboratory for instruction in physics in the United States. In 1872 the lab was renamed the Rogers Laboratory of Physics. Physics became Course VIII in 1873. The collection consists of reports on research written by faculty and students between 1875 and 1901.
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
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.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics
- academic affairs Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
- academic departments Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
- research Subject Source: Thesaurus for Use in College and University Archives
Creator
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Physics (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Physics Records
- Status
- Ready For Review
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022 January 3: Edited by Lana Mason to reflect addition of Center for Theoretical Physics website.
Repository Details
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