Hughes, Edward Wesley (Chemist)
Dates
- Existence: 1904 - 1987
Biographical/Historical
Background: Caltech Research Associate in Chemistry, 1946-1974.
Biographical/Historical
Description: A respected chemist, Edward Hughes is known for his pioneering work in crystallography and his introduction in 1940 of the "Least Squares Method," which became the universally accepted method for handling the large amount of data involved in the refinement of crystal structures.
Biographical/Historical
Collection Notes: Oral history, 1979. This 35 page oral history provides an overview of Hughes' career and family life.
Papers, 1924-1979. Includes correspondence, reports, reprints, notebooks and scientific papers.
Collection size: 22 boxes, 9.5 linear ft.
Finding aid available at the Archives.
Photo of Edward W. Hughes (PhotoNet).
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Chemistry Division Films 1
Chemistry Division Films 4
Chemistry Division Films 5
Edward Hughes Oral History Interview with Graham Berry, 1979-11-20 - 1979-11-20
Edward Hughes Oral History Interview with Graham Berry [sound recording], 1979-11-20 - 1979-11-20
Edward Hughes Photograph
Edward W. Hughes slide collection on Linus Pauling
Edward Wesley Hughes Papers, 1924-1979
Edward Wesley Hughes Papers
The Edward Wesley Hughes papers consist of correspondence, notebooks, lecture notes, and material related to crystallography. The container list is in alphabetical, chronological, and/or topical order.
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- Unprocessed Material 10
- Archival Object 3
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Chemistry 10
- Film & Video 5
- Manuscript Collection 2
- Photo Archive 2
- Memorial 1
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