Finding Aid for Sidney Rosen Papers, 1955-1992 | University of Illinois Archives

Title: Sidney Rosen Papers, 1955-1992

ID: 15/3/23

Primary Creator: Rosen, Sidney (1916-2005)

Extent: 0.3 cubic feet

Arrangement: By type of material and chronological thereunder.

Date Acquired: 07/19/1995

Subjects: Astronomy, Children's Literature, Faculty Papers, Ford Foundation, Illinois Junior Academy of Science, Teacher Education

Languages: English, Spanish;Castilian

Papers of Sidney Rosen (1916-2005), professor of astronomy (1958-94), contains biographical information, newspaper clippings, press releases, publications, correspondence, conference programs and proceedings, and lectures concerning astronomy courses and curriculum, professorial appointments, university committees and activities, the publication of Rosen's science textbooks and books for children, consulting, sabbatical projects, and Rosen's involvement with scientific committees and associations, including the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (1960-68), and the National Science Teachers Association (1956-60), his work for the Ford Foundation as program specialist of higher education projects in Columbia, South America (1963-66). Major correspondents include Bertram Coren, David D. Henry, Nathan A. Neal, Jack W. Peltason, and Robert B. Polhemus.

Astronomy
Children's Literature
Faculty Papers
Ford Foundation
Illinois Junior Academy of Science
Teacher Education

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Other Note: 1 page

URL: https://files.archon.library.illinois.edu/uasfa/1503023.pdf

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