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Academic Departments. Chemistry Department Records

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WFU's Chemistry Department is a research-centered, interdisciplinary science department at the University. Collection materials include seminar files correspondence, Gamma Sigma Epsilon records, and academic and biographical alumni files.

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Biographical and Historical Note

WFU's Chemistry Department is a research-centered, interdisciplinary science department at the University. It offers an accredtted Master's program as well as four undergraduate majors and concentrations. Gamma Sigma Epsilon wass a national chemical fraternity to promote academic excellence and undergraduate research scholarship. In 1931, GSE became co-ed honor society and WFU's chapter is active today.

Collection Overview

This collection contains records of WFU's Chemistry department. Materials include seminars, correspondence, Gamma Sigma Epsilon records, and alumni academic and biographical files. The materials are organized into three series, Series 1. Chemistry seminar materials; Series 2. Departmental materials; and Series 3. Student history materials.

Collection Inventory

  • Chemistry seminar materials
    • Speaker event materials  (1985-1986) box 1 folder 20
    • Speaker event materials  (1986-1987) box 1 folder 21
    • Speaker event materials  (1987-1988) box 1 folder 22
    • Speaker event materials  (1988-1989) box 1 folder 23
    • Speaker event materials  (1989-1990) box 1 folder 24
    • Speaker event materials  (1990-1991) box 1 folder 25
    • Speaker event materials  (1991-1992) box 1 folder 26
    • Speaker event materials  (1992-1993) box 1 folder 27
    • Correspondence (1992 fall) box 1 folder 28
  • Departmental materials
    • American Chemistry Society materials  (1924-1925) box 2 folder 3
    • Chemical waste inspection reports and related materials  (1990-2004) box 2 folder 10
    • Correspondence  (1924-1926) box 2 folder 1
    • Five year plan  (1985-1985) box 2 folder 9
    • Gamma Sigma Epsilon constitution and by-laws (circa 1930) box 2 folder 8
    • Gamma Sigma Epsilon convention programs  (1935-1935) box 2 folder 5
    • Gamma Sigma Epsilon Cult Grand Keeper reports  (1931-1934) box 2 folder 4
    • Gamma Sigma Epsilon foreword (undated) box 2 folder 6
    • Gamma Sigma Epsilon initiation convention materials  (1926-1926) box 2 folder 7
    • Thies, Oscar J., correspondence  (1924-1935) box 2 folder 2
  • Student history materials (Reminiscences, vitae, and other historical and personal information contributed by former Chemistry majors.)
    • Andrews, Billy Franklin (class of 1953) (1932-) box 1 folder 17
    • Andrews, Billy Franklin (class of 1953), update box 1 folder 29
    • Bryant, David R. (1982) box 1 folder 1
    • Cheves, Joseph (1982) box 1 folder 2
    • Cook, James B., Jr. (1982) box 1 folder 3
    • Cornatzer, William Eugene (1918-) (1982) box 1 folder 4
    • Fanning, Emory M. (1982) box 1 folder 5
    • Freeman, John A. (1982) box 1 folder 6
    • Funderburk, Leonard Jerry (class of 1968) box 1 folder 18
    • Funderburk, Leonard Jerry (class of 1968), update box 1 folder 30
    • Hyatt, John A. (1982) box 1 folder 7
    • Jackson, Perry Yates (class of 1918) (1982) box 1 folder 8
    • Kesler, Martin Luther (class of 1930) (1982) box 1 folder 9
    • Moffitt, William A. (1982) box 1 folder 11
    • Photographs and Snapshots box 1 folder 10 (abstract Lea Laboratory, 1930; Daniel Wilcox, 1930; Elbert MacMillan, 1930; Gamma Sigma Epsilon charter members, W. Gaddy with trophy, circa 1929-1930; Gamma Sigma Epsilon trophy, circa 1929-1930; Bruce Perry, 1930; M.A. Williams, 1930; Physical Chemistry class: Martin Luther Kesler, Roy Bryan Davis, Prof. Walter J. Wyatt, Jr., Daniel Wilcox, circa 1930.)
    • Powell, W. Allen (1982) box 1 folder 12
    • Reid, W.A. (1982) box 1 folder 13
    • Sprinkle, Marshall Roseboro (1982) box 1 folder 14
    • Whitley, Wyatt Carr (class of 1928) box 1 folder 19
    • Whitley, Wyatt Carr (class of 1928), update box 1 folder 31
    • Wyatt, Walter, J., Jr. (1982) box 1 folder 15
    • Zenn, Mary Mel [Faris] box 1 folder 16

Summary Information

Repository
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives
Title
Academic Departments. Chemistry Department Records
ID
RG16.6
Date [inclusive]
1982-2004
Quantity
2 document boxes
Extent
0.84  Linear Feet

Administrative Information

Publication Information
Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, 2005
Revision Description
Revised by Immanuel Eggers, Stephanie Bennett, 2019 December, 2021 September
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for use with the exception of a folder of chemical disposal reports, available in 2024. 
Copyright Notice
The nature of the WFU Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives means that copyright or other information about restrictions may be difficult or even impossible to determine despite reasonable efforts. The Archives and Special Collections of ZSR Library claims only physical ownership of most materials. The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to the U.S. Copyright Law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source. 
Preferred Citation
Academic Departments. Chemistry Department Records (RG16.6), Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. 

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