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BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL
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J.C. Houbolt's biographical sketch |
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Education |
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Class notes |
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Joliet Junior College |
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Handwritten notebook |
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Machine shop (handwritten notebooks) |
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Physiography notebook, 1932-33 |
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Drawings, 1933 |
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Physics report: exercises, 1937-38 |
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Physics (handwritten notebook), 1938 |
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Physics (handwritten notebook), ca 1938 |
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Some experiments in electricity, 1938 |
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University of Illinois |
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Laboratory notes in hydraulics, 1938 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1938 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1938 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1938 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1938 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1938 |
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Class notes, 1939 |
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ME-2, CE-3, CE-20,...: class notes, 1939 |
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CE-3: class notes, 1939 |
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CE-36: class report, 1939 |
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CE-61: class notes, 1939 |
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CE-62 (Shop building design): class notes, 1939 |
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CE-62 (Shop building weight list): class report, 1939 |
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CE-64 (Warehouse design): class report, 1939 |
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T&AM-2: class notes, 1939 |
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T&AM-4 (Calibration of Pitot tube): class report, 1939 |
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T&AM-64 (Calibration of a circular orifice): class report, 1939 |
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T&AM-64 (Efficiency of an impulse water motor): class report, 1939 |
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T&AM-64 (Calibration of water meter):class report, 1939 |
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T&AM-64 (Determination of the efficiency of a centrifugal pump): class report, 1939 |
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CE-64 (Office building design): class report, 1940 |
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CE-65 (Railroad bridge design): class notes, 1940 |
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T&AM-47 - Engineering analysis: class notes, 1940-41 |
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"Difference equations as applied to a slab varying in thickness in two directions" (paper), ca 1940 |
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T&AM-114: class notes, 1941 |
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CE-107 (Steel design): class notes, 1942 |
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Math and fluid flows, 1943-1947 |
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ETH (Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule) (Zurich) |
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Department of Public Information (Princeton University): Rockefeller Public Service Awards, 1956 |
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ETH registration and grade transcript |
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Notes on Aerodynamics, Integral equations, Theory of rockets (in German), 1956 |
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Untitled folder: letters to the Rockefeller Public Service Awards; summary of a report, 1957 |
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Untitled folder: overheads and the list (in German), 1957 |
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University of Virginia |
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Theory of elastic stability: lecture notes & exams, 1944-45 |
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Theory of Vibration: exams, 1947, 1950 |
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Mechanical and Structural Vibrations I: lecture notes and exams, 1947-54 |
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Aircraft Vibration and Flutter Theory: lecture notes, 1952 |
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Aircraft Vibration and Flutter Theory: lecture notes, 1952 |
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Aircraft Vibration and Flutter: correspondence, memos, 1952 |
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Vibration - Flutter: lecture notes, 1954 |
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Aircraft Vibration and Flutter: course outline, exams, Fall 1954 |
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[Harmonic functions, vector analysis; vibrating string with masses], 1956 |
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Comprehensives, Training, etc., 1957-60 |
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Calculus of Variations: lecture notes, Fall 1959 |
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Calculus of Variations (Math. 502): lecture notes, 1959 |
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics I: exams, grades, 1959 |
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Calculus of Variations: grades, 1959-1960 |
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Mechanical and Structural Vibration I:exams, quiz, course material, Fall 1960 |
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Advanced Engineering mathematics II: exams, lecture notes, 1960 |
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Mechanical and Engineering Vibrations II: lecture notes (ME 28.391), 1961 |
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Mechanical and Structural Vibrations II: exams, grades, 1961 |
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Calculus of Variations: exams, grades, 1961 |
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Calculus of Variations: lecture notes, exams, 1961, 1963 |
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Elastic Stability: lecture notes, exams, calculations, 1962 |
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Short Course in Acoustics and noise: lecture notes, correspondence, 1968 |
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Untitled folder: handwritten notes and course outline |
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Other lecture notes |
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Electrical Measuring Circuits: Training program in structural flight measurements; G.L. Martin Company, 1943-44 |
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Survey course in Aeroelasticity: MIT, Department of Aeronautical Engineering (part I), 1952 |
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Survey course in Aeroelasticity: MIT, Department of Aeronautical Engineering (part II), 1952 |
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Thesis |
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Thesis for the Degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (University of Illinois) 1940 |
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Doctoral thesis and a letter from the publisher 1957 |
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Copy of the doctoral thesis "A study of several aerothermoelastic problems of aircraft structures in high-speed flight" (handwritten), 1957 |
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Correspondence concerning publication of Doctoral thesis and notes, 1958 |
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Calendars and notebooks |
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Calendars for 1960-1962 |
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Calendars for 1963-1964 |
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Calendars for 1965-1968 |
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Calendar for 1969 |
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Calendar for 1970, 1971, 1973 |
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Calendars for 1974-1975 |
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Pocket planners for 1976-1978 |
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Calendars for 1979-1981 |
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Calendars for 1982-1986 |
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Notebook: 1959-1963 |
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Notebook: 1963-1970 |
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Awards, Certificates and Diplomas |
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US Department of Air Force: Honorary member of 91st Civil Engineering Squadron |
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Member of the Chi Epsilon Fraternity (University of Illinois), April 30, 1939 |
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Member of the Tau Beta Pi Chapter, December 17, 1939 |
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Member of the Phi Kappa Phi, November 15, 1939 |
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Associate of the Society of the Sigma Xi, March 20, 1940 |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics: certificate of appreciation, 1962 |
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NASA: Twenty year service award, Oct. 1962 |
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Princeton Jaycees: Distinguished service award, 1969 |
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Will County Historical Society: Fredrick Bartleson memorial award, Dec. 18, 1969 |
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University of Illinois, CE Alumni Association: Distinguished alumnus award, Oct.4, 1969 |
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ETH (Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, Switzerland): Honorary Doctoral Degree, 1975 |
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NASA: Twenty five year service award, Sept. 1980 |
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University of Illinois, Alumni Association: Achievement award, Oct. 31, 1987 |
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Joliet/Will County: Hall of Pride, April 26, 1988 |
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National Society of Professional Engineers: Engineer of the year, 1988-1989 |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Atmospheric Environment Technical Committee, Oct. 1989 |
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Clarkson University: Doctor of Science, May 20, 1990 |
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NASA: Thirty five year service award, Sept. 24, 1990 |
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NASA/Langley Research Center: Certificate of appreciation, Dec. 31, 1992 |
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University of Illinois; College of Engineering: Alumni award for distinguished service, April 11, 1997 |
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Kiwanis International: Certificate of appreciation, May 13, 1998 |
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Honorary member of the Third Thursday Lunch Bunch, 1998 |
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Joliet Junior College: Commencement speaker, May 14, 1999 |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers: 2000 Spirit of St. Louis Medal, 2000 |
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Popular Aviation Magazine Award: National Model Airplane Championships, Detroit, 1937 |
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Popular Aviation Magazine Award: National Model Airplane Championship, Detroit, 1937 |
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Exchange Club Award: National Model Plane Championships, Detroit, 1937 |
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Burr Patterson and Auld Co. Award: National Model Airplane Championships, Detroit, 1937 |
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Junior Birdmen of America: 2nd place |
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NASA: Award for Exceptional Scientific Achievement, Oct.1, 1963 |
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3 (three) unidentified medals |
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Board of Directors: J.C. Houbolt 1969-1970 |
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University of Illinois; College of Engineering: Alumni award for distinguished service, 1997 |
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Personal |
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Books |
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Conundrums |
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Filing cabinets |
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Medical examination records |
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Mementos |
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Names and addresses |
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Personal financial statements (contains the draft of the will of J. Houbolt (father)) |
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Rosters and names |
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Scraps and sayings from desk |
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Some sayings |
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Professional |
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J.C. Houbolt's office file contents; appointments; DAG-SAG; clearance forms |
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Rates and J.C. Houbolt's work |
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