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Joseph Edmund Woodman Papers

Call Number

MC.49

Dates

1933-1940, inclusive
; 1933-1937, bulk

Creator

Woodman, Joseph Edmund, 1873-1939

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet in one manuscript box

Language of Materials

Materials primarily in English.

Abstract

Joseph Edmund Woodman was a professor and head of the Geology Department at New York University from 1909-1938. Materials in this collection include letters related to Woodman's retirement and memorial service, and lecture notes on meteorology.

Biographical Note

Joseph Edmund Woodman was a professor of geology at New York University's School of Engineering for 29 years. Woodman was born in Newbury (now West Newbury), Massachusetts on July 4, 1873, and attended Harvard University for his undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. After the completion of his studies, he was appointed Professor of Geology at Dalhousie University, where he became a full professor and head of the department. He eventually became a mining geologist before succeeding James J. Stevenson as Professor of Geology at NYU. During his time at NYU, Woodman wrote on geology, meteorology and aeronautical meteorology. From 1926 to 1938, he held a special lectureship in meteorology, and from 1935 to 1938, he served as a director of NYU's meteorological observatory. He eventually became the head of the Department of Geology and was named Professor Emeritus of Geology upon his retirement. Woodman passed away on May 19, 1939.

Sources: Memorial letter sent by William R. Bryans with biographical sketch, November 13, 1939.

Memorial letter sent by John Musser with biographical sketch, November 22, 1939.

Lilley, Ernest R., "Memorial to Joseph Edmund Woodman," The Geological Society of America, June 1940.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains a bound volume of letters that describe Woodman's retirement in 1938 and a dinner in his honor. Also included in the collection are records relating to his memorial service, letters sent on the occasion of his death in 1939, and lecture notes on meteorology.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use materials in the collection in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Joseph Edmund Woodman Papers; MC 49; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Materials found in collection; provenance is unknown.

Collection processed by

Catriona Schlosser

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-20 17:54:34 -0400.
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Language: Finding aid written in English

Processing Information

The contents of a binder containing lecture notes on meteorology were rehoused into two folders in July 2012. The binder was discarded due to its deteriorating condition. Cataloging information from the library at the University Heights campus was retained and is held in folder 5.

Revisions to this Guide

January 2019: Edited by Jennifer E. Neal for compliance with DACS and ACM Required Elements for Archival Description
March 2022: Updated by Rachel Mahre to revise laudatory language in the Biographical Note.

Repository

New York University Archives
New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012