Erich Robert Paul papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1660
Scope and Contents
The Erich Robert Paul papers (1856-1994) contain correspondence, biographical information, articles, subject files, research materials, conference materials, class materials, notes, and news clippings. The majority of the collection contains articles on the history of science and class materials on the history of science. Also included are a variety of articles on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its relationship to scientific thought.
Dates
- 1856-1994
Creator
- Paul, Erich Robert, 1943-1994 (Person)
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
Erich Paul (b. 1943) was born on 23 July 1943 in Los Angeles, California. From 1971 to 1976, Paul attended Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, where he received his master's and Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science. From 1983 to 1984, he attended the American University, Washington, D.C., where he earned a master's degree of computer science. He began working at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1976, serving on the faculty in the department of math and computer science until his death. From 1983 to 1984, Paul worked as an adjunct associate professor of computer science at the American University. Then in 1989 to 1990, he worked as an adjunct associate professor of philosophy at Utah State University.
Extent
5.5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Erich Robert Paul papers (1856-1994) contain correspondence, biographical information, articles, subject files, research materials, conference materials, class materials, notes, and news clippings. Paul received a master's degree in computer science at the American University and master's and Ph.D. degrees in the history and philosophy of science from Indiana University. He has taught at American University, Utah State University, and Dickinson College.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Kathleen Paul in 1997.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1084).
Processing Information
Processed by Kate Kimball in 2003.
Creator
- Paul, Erich Robert, 1943-1994 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Erich Robert Paul papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Kate Kimball.
- Date
- 2003 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
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