Akers papers, 1960-1994 (UA 154)
The bulk of these records relate to Akers’ administrative roles at Rice University, particularly as Vice President for Administration. Correspondence, memos, articles, newsclippings reflect his interests both as university administrator and as professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering..
TABLE OF CONTENTSDetailed Description of the Collection Series I: Bioengineering articles and reports, 1960-1994 Series II: Rice University Vice President for Administration, Reader Files, 1980-1986 Series III: Rice University administrative subject files, 1974-1992 |
Guide to the William W. Akers Chemical Engineering papers and Rice University Vice President for Administration records, 1960-1994
Biographical SketchWilliam W. Akers, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at Rice University, earned his bachelors degree from Texas Tech University (1943) and his doctorate from the University of Michigan (1950). Professor Akers rose to prominence in the 1960's when he directed research in coordination with the Baylor College of Medicine that produced the first artificial heart. He chaired the chemical engineering department from 1955 to 1965. Since 1973 he has served Rice administratively as development director, vice president for external affairs, and as vice president for administration, while continuing to teach courses in separations processes and process design. He has represented the university in a wide variety of external relationships and is the author or coauthor of more than forty technical publications.He chaired the chemical engineering department from 1955 to 1965. Since 1973 he has served Rice administratively as development director, vice president for external affairs, and as vice president for administration, while continuing to teach courses in separations processes and process design. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThe bulk of these records relate to Akers’ administrative roles at Rice University, particularly as Vice President for Administration. Correspondence, memos, articles, newsclippings reflect his interests both as university administrator and as professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Return to the Table of Contents ArrangementWilliam W. Akers Chemical Engineering papers and Rice University Vice President for Administration records are arranged the following four series: Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThis material is open for research. Use RestrictionsPermission to publish material from the William W. Akers Chemical Engineering papers and Rice University Vice President for Administration records must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center. Return to the Table of Contents Index TermsSubjects (Places)Rice University – History.
Rice University. Department of Chemical Engineering. – History.
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Cards, Business
Case, Eyeglasses
Correspondence
Eye Glasses
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Papers, Administrative
Reports, Official
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Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationWilliam W. Akers Chemical Engineering papers and Rice University Vice President for Administration records, 1960-1994, UA 154, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Acquisition InformationThis material was transferred in June 2007. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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