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Engineering Education at the University of Arizona

1914
AZ 066
Collection Guide
Letter Addressed to Professor William S. Aldrich, May 6, 1914

William S. Aldrich (b. 1863) was acting professor at the University of Arizona for electrical and mechanical engineering. He served as a professor at several universities and promoted the benefits and value of engineering in a university setting, especially electrical engineering.

The collection holds typescripts of letters and notes pertaining to the introduction of engineering education at the University of Arizona.

Included materials:
Manuscript
Collection Area:
University of Arizona

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