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C.S. (Chien-Shiung) Wu Papers, 1945-1994, bulk 1960-1979
9.42 linear feetThe collection consists of speeches, reports, publications, research notes, and correspondence. The bulk of the collection relates to Wu's involvement in the American Physical Society as well as her research activities. The correspondence is chiefly professional, relating to C. S. Wu's physics research, professional commitments, appointments, meetings, conferences, and publications. Correspondence also includes letters from individuals around the world praising Wu for her accomplishments, asking advice, arranging speaking engagements, discussing administrative matters, and trading research notes, as well as information on publications and other topics. In addition, the collection contains information on Wu's involvement in the development of an affirmative action program at Columbia University in the 1970's.
Development Foundation of Turkey (DFT) collection, 1966-2005
2.5 linear feetWithin this framework, DFT's two-pronged approach with human resources deveopment and technical assistance that developed a single coordinated system covering income generation, promotion of technical and social skills, awareness building about environmental protection, assistance for sustainable management models, institutional development of communities, and advocacy for the rural households could be of interest to the Columbia Library Collection and may provide ample data for researchers and students interested in achieving a better understanding of the socio-economic development in rural Turkey since 1970s.