William Shockley papers, 1860-2002 (inclusive), 1940-1988 (bulk)
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- Professional and personal papers relating to Professor Shockley's controversial interests in environment and genetic influences on intelligence; research on transistors and electronics; and science education. Also includes extensive family materials including diaries and correspondence.
Description
| Alternative title | Shockley, William Bradford, 1860-2002 (inclusive) |
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| Type of resource | mixed material |
| Extent | circa 260 linear feet |
| Place | California |
| Publication date | 1860 - 1988 |
| Issuance | monographic |
| Language | English |
| Note | First accession in four series : I. Cassette tapes; II. Correspondence; III. Enclosures; IV. May Bradford Shockley's personal papers. |
Creators/Contributors
| Associated with | Shockley, William, 1910-1989 |
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Subjects
| Subject | Shockley, William, 1910-1989 |
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| Subject | Stanford University., Department of Electrical Engineering > Faculty |
| Subject | Electronics |
| Subject | Genetics |
| Subject | Intellect |
| Subject | Science > Study and teaching |
| Subject | Transistors |
Bibliographic information
| Acquisition | Gift of Professor William B. Shockley, 1980 and 1986, and of Mrs. William B. Shockley, 1990 and 1995. |
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| Biographical/Historical | Professor of engineering at Stanford (1958-1975; emeritus 1975- ). Shockley was co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in physics, 1956. |
| Note | Unpublished guide available. |
| Location | https://purl.stanford.edu/kp394jv0754 |
| Location | Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305. |
Access conditions
- Use and reproduction
- The materials are open for research use and may be used freely for non-commercial purposes with an attribution. For commercial permission requests, please contact the Stanford University Archives (archivesref@stanford.edu).