Inventory of the Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records, 1957-2008
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Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
Creator
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee.
Title
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records, 1957-2008
Language of Material
Material in English
Extent
3.0 Linear Feet
2,000 Items
Abstract
2,000 Items
The Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee (formerly known as the Fritz London Memorial Award Committee) awards a monetary prize to outstanding scientists in the field of low-temperature physics. The prize was established in memory of Duke University physicist Fritz London.
The collection contains correspondence, by-laws, conference listings, lists of prize nominees and awardees and other papers of committee members relating to the establishment of the award and the selection of the winners. Material in the collection ranges in date from 1957-2008.
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Administrative Information
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Copyright Notice
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records were received by the University Archives as a
transfer in 1981-2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Archives Staff, July 2007
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, July 2007
Updated by Sherrie Bowser, October 2008
Accessions A81-66, A90-11, A93-130, A94-56, A98-48, A99-55, A2000-4, A2003-42, UA2005-0061, UA2008-0062 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Historical Note
The Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee (formerly known as the Fritz London Memorial Award Committee) awards a monetary prize to outstanding scientists in the field of low-temperature physics. The prize was established in memory of Duke University physicist Fritz London. It was conceived in 1956 and first presented in 1957. Funds for the prize are derived from the Fritz London Endowment Fund, which is held in trust by Duke University. The committee is composed of four members plus a chairman, and the usual term of service is six years. In addition, the chairman of the Very Low Temperature (VLT) commission of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics or an alternate designated by him (normally another member of the VLT commission) shall serve as an adjunct member to provide a link between the committee and the international low temperature physics committee. The award is bestowed every 2-3 years. Each committee is designated by number.
[top]Collection Overview
The collection contains correspondence, by-laws, conference listings, lists of prize nominees and awardees and other papers of committee members relating to the establishment of the award and the selection of the winners. Material in the collection ranges in date from 1957-2008.
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Subject Headings
These are searchable subject entries for this collection. Performing a search on these subjects in the Duke University Libraries online catalog will bring up other related research materials.
- International Union of Pure and Applied Physics.
- London, Fritz, 1900-1954.
- Low temperatures.
- Physics.
- Science--Awards.
Related Material
Fritz London papers, 1922-1994 (bulk 1926-1954).
University Archives. Duke University.
Dept. of Physics records, 1946-1959.
University Archives. Duke University.
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Detailed Description of Collection
Container List
2 Boxes
Box 1
Correspondence, history of establishment of Award, 1957-1978
3rd Fritz London Award and some material on 4th, 1962-1964
Fritz London Award, 1964-1968
Nominations for 6th award, 1968,
Fritz London Award
Untitled file (includes correspondence, curriculum vitæ, and public relations material), 1968-1972,
Solicitation for 7th Fritz London Award, 1970,
Prof. John C. Wheatley, 1970,
7th Award, 1970,
Bylaws, 1972-1973,
Ninth Fritz London Award Committee, 1972-1975,
10th London Award Committee
Archives, includes list of winners, 1975-1979
Membership, 1977-1979
Duke, 1977-1978
15th Low Temperature Physics Congress, 1977-1979
Simon Prize, 1970, 1977
Publicity, 1977-1978
Committee Correspondence, 1978-1979
General administrative, 1977-1978
10th Fritz London Award, 1979,
Endowment, 1973-1974,
London Prize Committee
London Prize Committee, 1978-1981,
10th London Award nominations,
London Prize nominations,
London Prize, 1984,
1978-1985,
London Award nominations
Certificates, 1970,
12th, 13th Fritz London Award Committee
13th Fritz London Award Committee (folders 1-2)
Box 2
13th Fritz London Award Committee (folders 3-5)
14th Fritz London Award Committee, correspondence, 1990,
14th Fritz London Award Committee, nominations, (4 folders), 1990
14th Fritz London Award Committee, other, 1990,
15th Fritz London Award Committee (4 folders)
16th Fritz London Award Committee, 1995-1996,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 1999 -- Correspondence,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 1999 -- Nominations and Awardees,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 2002,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 2005-- By-laws,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 2005 -- Nomination and Awardees,
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee,2007-- Nomination Book 1 (3 folders)
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee,2007-- Nomination Book 2 (2 folders)
Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee, 2008 -- Committee Deliberations and Votes, 2007-2008 (2 folders)
