Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1384
Scope and Contents
The Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers (1920s-1997) contain the personal, teaching, and research files of this noted Utah-born scientist. The collection contains much of his research on diffraction and the subject of optics in general. Also present are materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the relationship between science and religion.
Dates
- 1920s-1997
Creator
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Biographical Note
Franklin S. Harris Jr. (1912-1999) was born in Logan, Utah, received his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Brigham Young University in 1931 and 1936, and his Ph.D. in Physics from the California Institute of Technology in 1941. His principal areas of research were "connected with light in photographic and electrical recording and measurements of the diffraction of light."
Extent
3.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers (1920s-1997) contain the personal, teaching, and research files of this noted Utah-born scientist. The collection contains much of his research on diffraction and the subject of optics in general. Also present are materials relating to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the relationship between science and religion.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Franklin S. Harris.
Harris's previous donation in July 1993 was integrated with the October 2005 donation consisting of boxes 1-7 (3.25 linear feet).
Harris's previous donation in July 1993 was integrated with the October 2005 donation consisting of boxes 1-7 (3.25 linear feet).
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1227).
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2005.
Creator
- Title
- Inventory of the Franklin S. Harris Jr. papers, 1920s-1997
- Author
- Finding aid created by Lisa DeMille
- Date
- © 2005 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu