University of Cincinnati class lists, undated
Content Description
The Boris Podolsky Papers (1920-1971, undated) contain personal and professional papers of physicist Boris Podolsky (1896-1966).
Series 1, Professional papers, contains course materials and lecture notes for courses in Quantum Mechanics (1950-1960, undated), a book proposal for The Classical Electrodynamics, manuscript drafts, reprints of articles written by Podolsky and others (1931-1966), and patent applications for several toys and a recording device. It also includes results from Civil Service examinations taken by Podolsky in the 1920s. The series contains no original material documenting his work with Einstein and Rosen.
Series 2, Personal papers, contains biographical information, clippings, membership cards, and records relating to Podolsky’s divorce from Rose Podolsky and his marriage to Polly Podolsky in 1937. The series includes a school notebook created by Polly Podolsky as well as Boris Podolsky’s briefcase.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Language of Materials
Materials primarily in English, with some Russian and Spanish.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use. Materials must be viewed by appointment in the Archives Research Room.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.8 Cubic Feet (2 manuscript boxes and 1 oversize box)
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Special Collections, Xavier University Library Repository