The Science Research Institute was established at Oregon State College in 1952 to "preserve and encourage the individual initiative of productive research in the science faculty, to intensify research activities, to encourage research grants, and to promote teamwork in research among the staff members in the different fields of science." These records document the activities of the institute and the research activities of institute director Vernon Cheldelin.
Scope and Content Notes
Series 1 documents the activities of the institute, especially with public and private organizations such as the American Chemical Society, the Atomic Energy Commission, DuPont, and the National Science Foundation. Series 2 relates to the research activities of institute director Vernon Cheldelin.
Biographical / Historical Notes
The Science Research Institute was established at Oregon State College on August 5, 1952, by action of the Oregon State Board of Higher Education. As part of the School of Science, its mission was to "preserve and encourage the individual initiative of productive research in the science faculty, to intensify research activities, to encourage research grants, and to promote teamwork in research among the staff members in the different fields of science." Vernon H. Cheldelin served as director from 1952 until his death in 1966. Subsequent directors were John M. Ward, 1966-1971; and R. W. Newburgh, 1971-1974. The institute ended in 1974; its functions were largely absorbed by the Department of Biophysics and Biochemistry.
Arrangement
These records are organized into 2 series: General Correspondence and Vernon H. Cheldelin Files. Series is 1 arranged alphabetically by year.
