Series 23. Science (Orphaned), 1950 - 1967
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
The records of the College of Arts and Sciences document the college curriculum and departmental changes from 1962 when the college assumed a liberal arts program. It dates 1910-2024, bulk 1966-1980 and 2004-2019. They include minutes, newsletters, correspondence, reports, budgets, and administrative papers. The records are arranged in 27 series. Series include Series 1 (College of Arts and Sciences), Series 2 (School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences), Series 3 (School of Behavioral and Social Sciences), Series 4 (School of Arts and Sciences), Series 5 (School of Arts and Humanities), Series 6 (Liberal Arts and Sciences), Series 7 (English), Series 8 (Geography/Earth Science), Series 9 (Communication/Journalism), Series 10 (Art & Design), Series 11 (Physics), Series 12 (Mathematics), Series 13 (Psychology), Series 14 (Fashion Archives), Series 15 (Chemistry), Series 16 (History), Series 17 (Modern Languages), Series 18 (Physics), Series 19 (Speech & Theatre Arts), Series 20 (International Studies), Series 21 (Political Science), Series 22 (Sociology/Anthropology), Series 23 (Science), Series 24 (Biology), Series 25 (Social Welfare), Series 26 (Social Sciences), and Series 27 (Miscellaneous Departments). The series in this record group are not listed in any particular order except the various divisions are listed before the individual departments. The contents of each series are arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1950 - 1967
Extent
.06 Linear Feet (1 archives box)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The Science Department was orphaned in the 1973-1974 academic year. The materials in this small collection include lectures, meeting minutes, correspondence from the chairs of the department and an interesting document written by the first chair, Simon Shearer in 1950. In the May 21, 1968, meeting minutes, Dr. Peightel reported that the Science Department would be divided into three departments by 1969. Science education would include Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.
Arrangement
This series is arranged in alphabetical order.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu