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William Francis Magie Papers, 1875-1945 1875-1920
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Princeton University. Library. Special Collections
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Format
Manuscript
Language
English
Description
2 boxes
0.4 linear feet
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Special Collections - Remote Storage (ReCAP): Manuscripts. Special Collections Use Only
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Subject(s)
Physicists
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New Jersey
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Princeton
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20th century
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Manuscripts
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Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Berlin
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Princeton University
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Creator
Magie, William Francis, 1858-1943
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Magie, William Francis, 1858-1943
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Diplomas
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Germany
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19th century
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Dissertations
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Germany
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20th century
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Report cards
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School records
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19th century
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Compiled/Created
1875-1945 1875-1920
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The collection is open for research.
Summary note
Consists of miscellaneous academic records and manuscripts of William Francis Magie, distinguished Princeton physics professor and dean.
The collection consists of miscellaneous papers of Magie: records and report cards from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), school records from Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität in Berlin, manuscripts of some of his addresses, a manuscript of the "Account of the process of making the Ph.D. at Berlin, 1885," and selected correspondence. The records from the College of New Jersey include an entrance exam schedule, Magie's letter of admission (1875), and his award certificate (1878) for the Dickinson Prize. There are six autograph (and one typewritten) addresses on various scientific topics given at conferences and club meetings. The records from Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Berlin include a registration form, a student ID card, a receipt, a student manual (1882), three lists of classes, a record of courses taken, his Ph.D. degree (1884), and a printed copy of his dissertation (1885). The correspondence includes three letters (1882) to Magie's mother and father from Princeton, and a letter and two photographs from Frederick S. Osborne to Edward Steese, dated July 2, 1945, regarding the Magie grave tablet. In addition, there is short document about physics signed by Hermann von Helmholtz, Magie's German mentor.
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1417375407
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