Syracuse University Institute for Sensory Research Records
An inventory of the records at the Syracuse University Archives
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Summary
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Creator: |
Syracuse University. -- Institute for
Sensory Research.
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Title: |
Syracuse University Institute for Sensory Research Records |
Dates: |
1961-2004 |
Size: |
5 boxes (4.5 linear
feet)
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Abstract: |
Documents relating to the operations
and activities of the Institute for Sensory Research
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Language: |
English
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Repository: |
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/university-archives
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Historical Note
The Syracuse University Institute for Sensory Research Records (ISR) was founded in 1958. The Institute brought
together a community - from locally and abroad - which consisted of faculty, staff and
students specializing in the study of sensory systems. Dr. Josef Zwislocki,
Distinguished Research Professor of Neuroscience, was a founder and longtime leader of
the ISR. The undergraduate program in bioengineering grew out of the Institute and was
officially established in 1971. The Institute underwent growth and building expansion in
the late 1980s. Throughout its phases of growth and change, the direction of the
Institute was decided by an advisory committee and faculty meetings, which are well
documented in this collection. From approximately 1977-1993, the Institute attracted
Nobel prize-winning lecturers and renowned researchers via the distinguished Baule
Lecture Series.
The Institute for Sensory Research operates today within the School of Engineering and
Computer Science and is located on the Syracuse University South Campus. The facility is
a singular building which consists of laboratories, workshops, a classroom and office
space, and a reference library. Currently, the key areas of study are psychophysics,
physiology, and the anatomy of auditory, somatosensory and visual systems. Experimental
and mathematical methodology is emphasized, with research focuses on transmission of
sensory stimuli (light, sounds and vibration), nerve impulses, and neurobiological
perceptions of that stimuli. Applications of research conducted at ISR directly affect
science, medicine and technology fields. Specific projects include cochlear implants,
hearing protection, spatial vision, somatosensory transduction and tactile perception of
consumer products.
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Scope and Content Note
The Syracuse University Institute for Sensory Research Records contain materials documenting the
Institute's activities and priorities from 1961 to 2004. Records include correspondence
and memoranda pertaining to daily matters, as well as correspondence and planning that
span eras of construction, growth, and relationship-building with external scholars and
corporate affiliates. The records also include press clippings and development
documentation for print marketing, such as brochures. The records are arranged in the
following series:
Advisory council meetings contains meeting agendas, memoranda
related to council meetings and attendance, catering notes, minutes, and other such
documentation.
Annual reports includes reports from 1983-1987, as well as an
annual research report with documents circa 1965-1975.
Baule Lecture Series contains documents relating to the
lecture series, the speakers, and colloquium.
Building planning contains records dating from 1986-1991 when
the Institute was undergoing building expansion.
Correspondence includes letters and memoranda exchanged
internally or with other University affiliates.
History includes records that give general background
information about the Institute for Sensory Research (ISR), its personnel and curriculum
development.
ISR brochures contains printed brochures and marketing
materials.
ISR development office includes a broad sample of
correspondence with external funders and assorted documentation related to fiscal
support and development.
ISR faculty meetings contains documents relating to ISR
faculty meetings from 1981-1990.
ISR growth plans includes documentation of plans for the
Institute's future, such as 1-10 year plans, a draft report by Jozef Zwislocki, and
documentation of the University climate for ISR-related priorities and expansion.
ISR operations notes contains records relating to site
visits, external reports and policies at the Institute for Sensory Research.
Press contains clippings, newspapers, press releases and
media relating to the Institute.
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Restrictions
Access Restrictions
School, college and department records are restricted to the office of origin for 30
years (after their creation). Requests to use restricted records must be obtained in
writing from the office of origin.
Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to
allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all
relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any
materials in this collection.
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Selected Search Terms
Names
Zwislocki, Jozef J., 1922-
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Syracuse University. -- College of
Engineering.
Syracuse University. -- Institute for Sensory Research.
Types of material
Administrative records.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Photograph albums.
Photographs.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Syracuse University Institute for Sensory Research Records,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Robert Smith, Research Professor Emeritus and Director of the Institute for Sensory
Research, transferred the records to the University Archives in 2017.
Processing Information
Records were housed in acid-free boxes and some were re-foldered. Most of the original
folder titles were kept.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Samantha Mairson
Date: 2017
Revision history: Jan 2021 - 4 folders added (MAM)
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Arrangement
Series and folders are arranged alphabetically, then chronologically where appropriate.
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Inventory
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Advisory council meetings |
Box 1 |
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Administration, ISR advisory council 1984-1987 |
Box 1 |
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Advisory council 1985-1994
(17 folders)
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Box 1 |
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Advisory council charter 1985 |
Box 1 |
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ISR advisory council 1984-1989
(2 folders)
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Box 1 |
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ISR advisory council (membership list included) 1988-1992 |
Box 1 |
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ISR advisory council April 1994 |
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Annual reports |
Box 1 |
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Annual report 1983-1987
(4 folders)
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Box 1 |
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Annual research report 1965-1975 |
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Baule Lecture Series |
Box 1 |
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Baule distinguished lectures in neuroscience - mailing lists 1977-1988 |
Box 1 |
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Baule lecture 1983-1987 |
Box 1 |
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Baule lecture account 1984 |
Box 1 |
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Colloquium speakers 1961-1972 |
Box 1 |
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Colloquium speakers 1987-1991 |
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Speakers |
Box 1 |
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Barlow, Horace B. 27 September 1988 |
Box 1 |
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Berridge, Michael J. 22 October 1987 |
Box 1 |
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Huxley, Sir Andrew 7 April 1987 |
Box 1 |
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Kandel, Eric R. 1 November 1984 |
Box 1 |
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Konishi, Masakazu 9 October 1990 |
Box 1 |
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Mountcastle, Vernon B. 10 October 1985 |
Box 1 |
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Raichle, Markus E. 25 February 1993 |
Box 1 |
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Sejnowski, Terrence J. 17 October 1989 |
Box 1 |
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Shepherd, Gordon M. 19 November 1991 |
Box 1 |
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Wiesel, Torsten 20 October 1983 |
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Building planning |
Box 1 |
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Design and construction memos 1990-1991 |
Box 1 |
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Detail book 1JR renovations 31 July 1987 |
Box 1 |
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Institute for Sensory Research ribbon cutting ceremony 1986-1988 |
Box 1 |
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ISR - SURC [Syracuse University Research Corporation] 1974 |
Box 1 |
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ISR proposed additional space 1983 |
Box 1 |
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Job - meeting minutes - building 1987-1988 |
Box 1 |
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New building correspondence 1986-1988 |
Box 1 |
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New space - room plans 1987 |
Box 1 |
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Notes for ISR "new wing", grand opening 13 May 1988 |
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Correspondence |
Box 3 |
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1962 correspondence Alan S. Feldman 1962 |
Box 3 |
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1962 correspondence H.N. Wright 1962 |
Box 3 |
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Dean memos - Bickart 1984-1989 |
Box 3 |
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ISR annual report - engineering 1989-1992 |
Box 3 |
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ISR memos 1984-1989
(3 folders)
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Box 4 |
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ISR memos 1990-1995
(3 folders)
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Box 4 |
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Memos - misc. 1985-1992 |
Box 4 |
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Memos / Vincow 1985-1992 |
Box 4 |
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Pelli, Dennis video - What is low vision? 1987-1990 |
Box 4 |
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Science Council 1990-1992 |
Box 4 |
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Shaw 1991-1992 |
Box 4 |
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Strait memos and dean's office 1989-1992 |
Box 4 |
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Ware, Ben 1989-1992 |
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History |
Box 2 |
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Academic program revision 1990 |
Box 2 |
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Administration, grad neuroscience program at S.U. 1984-1986 |
Box 2 |
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Administration, LSC interdisciplinary faculty in sensory communication 1964-1975 |
Box 2 |
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Administration, LSC organization of graduate program in sensory communication 1964-1966 |
Box 2 |
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Flow diagram, structure, timeline 1994-2002 |
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Gerber reception photos 28 September 1989 |
Box 2 |
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ISR bylaws 1987-1993 |
Box 2 |
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ISR record book 11v undated |
Box 2 |
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ISR restructure/undergrad ns undated |
Box 2 |
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National Medal of Science, nomination of Dr. Josef Zwislocki 1988-1991 |
Box 2 |
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Neuroscience - undergraduate 1990 |
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Old copies of program in biosystems and Ph.D. program in sensory communication 1964-1965 |
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Role of ISR - data undated |
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Role of ISR - S.U. 1985 |
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Seminars 1980-1992 |
Box 2 |
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Sensory systems syllabi 1984 |
Box 2 |
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Summer research program 1979-1981 |
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ISR brochures |
Box 2 |
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Brochure text undated |
Box 2 |
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Computational neuroscience at S.U. 1991 |
Box 2 |
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ISR brochure 1985-1990s |
Box 2 |
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ISR brochure material 1989-1990 |
Box 2 |
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Student brochure undated |
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ISR development office |
Box 2 |
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Bausch and Lomb 1991 |
Box 2 |
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Bill Allyn 28 August 1989 |
Box 2 |
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Case Center 1986-1988 |
Box 2 |
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Clover Enterprises, somatosensory 1996 |
Box 2 |
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Comite Internacional Pro Ciegos undated |
Box 2 |
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Cramer, Gerald 1987 |
Box 2 |
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Development office correspondence 1984-1998 |
Box 2 |
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Development office visit to ISR 17 January 1986 |
Box 2 |
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DuPont 1997 |
Box 2 |
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Endowment packet materials 1979-1986 |
Box 2 |
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Factor, Steward November 1990 |
Box 2 |
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Fund-raising plan April 1989 |
Box 2 |
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Gentile, Chris - virtual reality 1990-1991 |
Box 2 |
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Gerber 1991-1993
(2 folders)
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Box 2 |
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Gerber reception 1989 |
Box 2 |
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Hewlett Packard 1989 |
Box 2 |
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Koontz 1985-1994 |
Box 2 |
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Mabel E. Lewis 1985 |
Box 2 |
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Motorola, Inc. 1991 |
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Procedures--faculty manual, funding sources 1982-1988 |
Box 2 |
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Rodormer, George W. 1990 |
Box 2 |
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Ruth Covo Family Foundation - Pat Dombrowski 1984-1994 |
Box 2 |
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Spielman, Selma and Samuel 1990-1991 |
Box 2 |
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SSI [Science of Success Institute] 1997-1998 |
Box 2 |
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Sturr, Joseph 1997 |
Box 2 |
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Wanamaker, Hayes 1994 |
Box 2 |
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Welch-Allyn 1986-1997 |
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ISR faculty meetings |
Box 3 |
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Faculty meetings 1981-1991
(5 folders)
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Box 3 |
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Faculty meeting minutes for ISR 1988-1993 |
Box 3 |
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Procedures--consulting 3 October 1986 |
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ISR growth plans |
Box 3 |
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1 year plan April 1989 |
Box 3 |
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5 year plan 24 November 1986 |
Box 3 |
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5 year plan July 1988 |
Box 3 |
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10 year plan March 1986 |
Box 3 |
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Growth plan 1986-1987 |
Box 3 |
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ISR labs and functions 1990 |
Box 3 |
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"Laboratory of Sensory Communication: a review and future plans" by Zwislocki 1969-1971 |
Box 3 |
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Shaw, Kenneth - response to G.V. report 1991-1992 |
Box 3 |
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Shaw, Kenneth - restructure 2 January 1992, 1991-1992 |
Box 3 |
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University science expenditures, ISR support - biomedical research 1984-1985 |
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ISR operations |
Box 3 |
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Allen committee etc. 1991 |
Box 3 |
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Burleigh instruments 19 August 1992 |
Box 3 |
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Dean's report ISR grant support 1992-1993 |
Box 3 |
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Enrollment summaries 1966-1977 |
Box 3 |
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ISR - financial restructuring 1988-1989 |
Box 3 |
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ISR operations 1987-1992 |
Box 3 |
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New York state ISR neuroscience report 1985 |
Box 3 |
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New York State progress report October 1991, November 1991 |
Box 3 |
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New York State - doc. eval. update July 1990 |
Box 3 |
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New York State phd evaluation 26 June 1987 |
Box 3 |
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Procedures--tenures 1982 |
Box 3 |
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Rules and regulations, engineering faculty guidelines, draft 6 August 1987 |
Box 3 |
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Site visit 1983-1984 |
Box 3 |
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Site visit 1982-1984 |
Box 3 |
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Site visit correspondence 1982-1987 |
Box 3 |
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Small instrumentation grant February 1990 |
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Press |
Box 4 |
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External releases 1965-1978 |
Box 4 |
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ISR press releases and publicity 1974-1980 |
Box 4 |
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ISR publicity - (individuals) 1986-1988 |
Box 4 |
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Laboratory of Sensory Communication press releases 1963-1965 |
Box 4 |
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LOOP publication, L.C. Smith College of Engineering alumni newspaper September 1977 - December 1977 |
Box 4 |
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LSC [Laboratory of Sensory Communication] press releases 1968-1973 |
Box 4 |
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Miscellaneous articles 1996-2004 |
Box 4 |
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Miscellaneous articles 1991 |
Box 4 |
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News 1979 |
Box 4 |
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News copies 1987-1988 |
Box 4 |
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News releases and published news 1984-1990
(2 folders)
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Box 4 |
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News releases 1982-1988
(4 folders)
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Box 4 |
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Newspaper articles 1996-1997 |
Box 4 |
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Photos 1968-1984 |
Box 4 |
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Photos of James Walsh 1992-1994 |
Box 4 |
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Press releases and publications undated
(3 folders)
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Box 5 |
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Press releases and publications undated
(2 folders)
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Box 5 |
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Publicity - Barlow 1987-1993 |
Box 5 |
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Publicity - Pelli 1984-1993 |
Box 5 |
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Publicity - published items: calendar/gazette 1987 |
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