Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records, 1957-2011
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Summary
- Creator:
- Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee
- Abstract:
- 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 1957-2011.
- Extent:
- 3.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- UA.01.08.0003
- University Archives Record Group:
- 01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 08 -- Awards, Scholarships, and Memorials
Background
- Scope and content:
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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 1957-2011.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
- Acquisition information:
- The Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1981-2011.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Archives Staff, July 2007
Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, July 2007
Updated by Sherrie Bowser, October 2008
Updated by Rosemary K. J. Davis, October 2011
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.
Accession UA2014-0075 added by Tracy M. Jackson, September 2016.
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[Identification of item], Fritz London Memorial Prize Committee Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.