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Frederick D. Rossini Papers

 Fonds
Identifier: ROS

Scope and Content

Correspondence, minutes, reports, and printed material, 1940-1982, from his active involvement in religious organizations, including the Catholic Commission on Intellectual and Cultural Life, Albertus Magnus Guild, Pax Romana, and Catholic Association for International Peace; professional organizations, including the National Academy of Science, American Chemical Society, and Argonne Universities Association; campus organizations, including and the University of Notre Dame Research Council, the Committee on Planning and Development, and the Committee on the Computer Center; and governmental organizations, including the Environmental Protection Agency, NASA Electronics Research Center, and National Science Foundation.

Also Rossini's publications, 1929-1978, and records of his lectures, meetings, and professional travel, 1935-1978; his subject and reading files, 1960s-1978; notes and examination booklets from a class he taught in petroleum chemistry, 1942; a film from the Eighth World Petroleum Congress; his medals and awards, 1934-1978; and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929-1981.

Creator

Language of Materials

English.

Background

Dean of the college of science, University of Notre Dame, 1960-1967, and Vice-President for University Research, 1967-1971.

Extent

140 linear feet. 3 reels of film. 5 photographs.

Title
Frederick D. Rossini Papers
Subtitle
Guide
Author
University of Notre Dame Archives
Date
2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

Contact:
607 Hesburgh Library
Notre Dame Indiana 46556 United States
(574) 631-6448