Taras Konstantinovich Novak Papers, 1950-1968
Collection context
- Creator:
- Novak, Taras Konstantinovich, 1887-1968
- Extent:
- 300 items 6 boxes
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, notebooks, diagrams and tables, lists of addresses, and printed materials. Correspondence is mostly drafts of letters by Novak and letters to and from Mark Weinbaum. The bulk of the collection consists of manuscripts by Novak dealing with topics in engineering and physics. Novak criticizes Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Newton's laws of mechanics in his discussions. Notebooks include drafts of articles. Diagrams and tables mostly complement his manuscripts. Printed materials include copies of a pamphlet by Novak"Fizika 3-khmernogo prostranstva.".
- Biographical / historical:
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Teacher of mathematics and physics and a mechanical engineer in the U.S.S.R., who emigrated to the United States after World War II.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu