Sloan Foundation Grant records
Collection
Identifier: MC-220
Scope and Contents
The Sloan Foundation Grant records include records documenting the Sloan Foundation's operations. The records date from 1985-1993.
Dates
- 1985 - 1993
Conditions Governing Access
The Sloan Foundation Grant Records is open for research. Researchers are encouraged to contact Special Collections staff prior to a visit.
Conditions Governing Use
In consultation with Special Collections staff, reproductions may be made upon request. Material in this collection may be subject to copyright.
Biographical / Historical
The Sloan Foundation operated a program designed to increase the presence of technology in liberal arts colleges, ca. 1985-1993. Donald Beaver directed the program, joined for part of the time by Professor of Physics Stuart Crampton as co-director. Williams received $250,000 for a first 5 year grant, and another $250,000 for a renewal grant, with matching funds from the College. As a result technology in liberal arts courses increased at Williams. One of the most successful and long lasting was Professor Larry Kaplan's Chemistry and Crime, which focused on forensic chemistry.
Extent
2.0 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
L2 F5a
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Donald deB. Beaver, 2016.
- Title
- Sloan Foundation Grant records
- Author
- Sanchez, Aramis
- Date
- 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Williams College Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Sawyer Library
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267
specialcollections@williams.edu
Sawyer Library
26 Hopkins Hall Drive
Williamstown, MA 01267
specialcollections@williams.edu