Academic Departments. Chemistry Department Records

RG16.6

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.

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Publication Information
Processed by: John Woodard; machine-readable finding aid created by Apex., 2005
Revision Description
Revised by Immanuel Eggers, Stephanie Bennett, 2019 December, 2021 September
Revision Description
Revised by Meg Campbell and Stephanie Bennett, materials added, 2024 April
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. 

Collection Inventory

  • Chemistry seminar materials (1985-1993)
  • Departmental materials (1924-2004)
  • Student history materials (circa 1982)Reminiscences, vitae, and other historical and personal information contributed by former Chemistry majors.