J. H. (John Hasbrouck) Van Vleck papers, 1923-1959

Mss.530.1.Ar2.2

Date: 1923-1959 | Size: 189 item(s)

Abstract

These contain a few notes and memoranda by Van Vleck, but the bulk of the collection is letters to and from him. Correspondents include Raymond T. Birge, Gerhard H. Dieke, Paul A. M. Dirac, Edwin C. Kemble, and Robert S. Mulliken.

Background note

J. H. Van Vleck was a physicist.

Collection Information

Physical description

189 items.

189 items.

Provenance

Presented by J. H. Van Vleck and accessioned, 1964.

General note

This collection forms part of the Archives for the History of Quantum Physics, for which a complete listing appears in "Sources for the History of Quantum Physics," edited by Thomas S. Kuhn, et al. (Philadelphia, 1967).

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Educational Material
  • Notebooks

Personal Name(s)

  • Dieke, Gerhard Heinrich, 1901-1965
  • Kemble, Edwin C., (Edwin Crawford), 1889-1984
  • Van Vleck, J. H., (John Hasbrouck), 1899-1980

Subject(s)

  • Education
  • Physics.
  • Quantum theory.
  • Science and technology

Collection overview

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-1980.
Papers
1923-1959 

D. 189 items. Various sizes. Presented to the Archive for the History of Quantum Physics by Van Vleck;1964.



Detailed Inventory

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-1980.
Papers
1923-1959 

D. 189 items. Various sizes. Presented to the Archive for the History of Quantum Physics by Van Vleck;1964.

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Summary, paragraph by paragraph, of Bohr's "Uber die Anwendung de Quanten-theorie auf den Atomban...";
July?, 19238-3/4x5-1/2

A.D. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics,No.2.)

General physical description: 8-3/4x5-1/2

 Foote, Paul D. (Paul Darwin), 1888-1971.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
March 22, 192410-1/2x8

Washington, Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his paper:The Quantum Theory of Line Spectra" with comments by Ruark. Suggestions for its publication in the Bulletin of the National Research Council.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Ruark, Arthur Edward, 1899-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
March 22, 192410-1/2x8

Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and enc.of pp.1-16,19-33. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Encloses his comments on the article: "The Quantum theory of Line Spectra." at the request to Foote.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John S.] Van [Vleck];
July 27, 19247x4-1/2

A.L.S. 12p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His work in physics for the year with Bohr and Kramers and his comments on them. Refers to Urey as a fellow student.

General physical description: 7x4-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Aug. 29, 192410-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on his paper and work on the correspondence principle for absorption.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Hendrik Anthony] Kramers;
Sept. 22, [1924]11x8-1/2

Typed L.with 1p. in A.L. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning dispersion formula and his work on the quantum theory of line spectra Needs comments of Bohr on Rydberg formula.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Sept. 24, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No. 2.) Questions concerning footnotes of his bulletin on quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to John H. Van Vleck
Oct. 24, 1924 

A.L.S. 1p. in German.

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Nov. 11, 192411x8-1/2

Copenhagen, A.L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Concerning the absorption and dispersion formulae. "Motion [in atoms"...can not be described by mechanics." Refers to work done by Slater, Einstein, Planck and Bohr.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to M[ax] Born, Göttingen, Ger.;
Nov. 13, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Their articles on dispersion and absorption formulae. Quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Nov. 21, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Sorry he is taking so long to get his paper ready for publication. Quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to H[endrik] A[nthony] Kramers, Copenhagen, Den.;
Nov. 30, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 4p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Agrees with him rather than with Becker on the correspondence principles for absorption and dispersion.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble, Cambridge, Mass.;
Dec. 1, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning atomic theory. His work goes slowly.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Dec. 8, 192411x8-1/2

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No..2.) Concerning his paper on correspondence principles. His work on polarization of resonance radiation.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. VanVleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Dec. 10, 192410-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Questions on inner quantum numbers. Physics. Refers to Slater.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble, Cambridge, Mass.;
Dec. 15, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on study on "the states of maximum inter quantum numbers should be those of minimum energy."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to John C. Slater, Cambridge, Mass.;
Dec. 15, 192411x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Discusses his problem and has tried to include it in the Correspondence Principle of Dispersion. Will discuss it with him.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Jan. 28, 192511x8-1/2

Minneapolis, Minn., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Questions for the publication of his paper and his just finished a section on the "dynamical technique of the quantum theory."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to John O. Slater, Cambridge, Mass.;
Feb. 3, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning spatial quantization.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 16, 192511x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., A.L.S. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Questions on molecular energy.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
July 4, 192511x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for his help in developing his energy formula.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Aug. 10, 192511x8-1/2

Madison, Wisc., Typed L. 5p.and enc.of 7p. Carbon copy (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Forwards his manuscript: "Quantum Principles and Line-Spectra" and encloses some pages listing material which might be deleted. Comments on publication.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to G[erhard] H. Dieke, Berkeley, Cal.;
Sept. 27, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 3p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Discusses questions in quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Dieke, Gerhard Heinrich, 1901-1965.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Oct. 9, 192511x8-1/2

Berkeley, Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his paper on curves of specific molecules, calculated "on Einstein's suggestion."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Max Born, Gottingen, Ger.;
Oct. 19, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Incomplete. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on his articles on excited molecules. Physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to G[erhard] H. Dieke, Berkeley, Cal.;
Oct. 29, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the study on curves and oscillations.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Nov. 10, 192510-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning specific heat of hydrogen. Projected work of Slater on "alternating intensities in band spectra of gas molecules...of two similar atoms."

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Foote, Paul D. (Paul Darwin), 1888-1971.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Nov. 20, [1925?]3-1/4x5-1/2

Washington, D.C., L.on postal card. 1p.and add. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his proof for his work on line spectra.

General physical description: 3-1/4x5-1/2

 Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nov. 25, 192511x8-1/2

Cambridge, Mess., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Apologizes for errors in his text. Hopes to meet him to explain certain things about quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Max Born, Cambridge, Mass.;
Dec. 5, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes to invite him to lecture at Minnesota.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Dec. 7, 192511x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning proof of his book. Would like to see such publications in hard bindings, even at additional cost.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Foote, Paul D. (Paul Darwin), 1888-1971.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Dec. 10, [1925]3-1/4x5-1/2

Washington, D.C., A.L.on postal card. 1p.and add. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Doesn't believe the important publications can be bound at this time.

General physical description: 3-1/4x5-1/2

 Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dec. 14, 192511x8-1/2

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Can visit him in Chicago. Would like to lecture on the new quantum theory at Minneapolis.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Max Born, Cambridge, Mass.;
Jan. 8, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L.with ms.notes. 1p. Carbon copy (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his lecture at Minnesota on quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Jan. 13, 192611x8-1/2

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Has already filled his schedule and cannot lecture on quantum theory at Minnesota. Hopes they can meet.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Breit, Gregory, 1899-1981.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Jan. 25, 192610-1/2x8

Washington, D.C., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning quantum theory as worked out by Born and Fermi.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote;
Feb. 8, [1926?]7x8-1/2

Telegram. 1p. Carbon copy "Approximate Copy." (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his publication on quantum physics.

General physical description: 7x8-1/2

 Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Feb. 25, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Is to lecture on quantum theory at Madison, but would like to discuss things with him, personally.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis;
March 12, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Asks him to write on quantum theory for the Optical Society of America. Physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
March 23, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Articles and work for committee on physical optics. Concerning work on quantum theory. Refers to Mulliken and Dieke.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble, Cambridge, Mass.;
April 19, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Congratulates him on his Guggenheim. Concerning publications on quantum theory. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Dieke, Gerhard Heinrich, 1901-1965.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
May 1, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a study on quantum of the hydrogen.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Dushman, Saul, b. 1883.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
May 5, 192610-1/2x8

Schenectady, N.Y., Typed L. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Compliments him on his publication on quantum principles. Wishes it had been better bound and printed.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kimball [Kemble], Cambridge, Mass.;
May 10, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes they can get cloth covers on his publication.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
June 1, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Thanks for the publication, and explain why he sold it. Concerning work for the Physical Optics committee.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Dennison, David Mathias, 1900-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
July 21, 192611x8-1/2

Ludington, Mich., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Is glad he is publishing on quantum theory for he thinks the more published, the better. Concerning dielectrics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Aug. 24, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning reports for the Physical Optics committee on various studies.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Sept. 10, 192611x8-1/2

Chocorua, N.H., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Concerning his work on dielectrets.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Raymond T.] Birge;
Sept. 16, [1926]10-3/4x8-1/4

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his syllabus on the new quantum mechanics and comments on it.

General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/4

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Ralph de Laer] Kronig;
Sept. 18, 192610-1/2x8-1/4

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning work on dielectric constants. Concerning atoms and molecular activity.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to the members of the Committee on Physical Optics, Optical Society of America;
Sept. 20, 192611x8-1/2

Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Reports on what is to be printed, including Van Vleck's article on quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to the members of the Committee on Physical Optics, Optical Society of America;
Sept. 23, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Typed L.S. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Additional information on the forthcomin report on relativity, etc.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Sept. 24, 192610-1/2x8

New York, N.Y., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No. 2.) Concerning his study of rigid rotations of molecules; encloses carbon copy. For enclosure,see: Kronig. The Dielectric Constant...; [Sept. 1926].

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to R[aymond] T. Birge, Berkeley, Cal.;
Sept. 31, 192610-1/2x8-1/4

Typed L. 3p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning their report for the Optical Society, with comments on bibliography for quantum theory.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
The dielectric constant of symmetrical polyatomic dipole-cases on the new quantum mechanics;
Sept., 192611x8-1/2

Typed D. 6p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Enclosed originally in: Kronig to Van Vleck; Sept. 24, 1926.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Oct. 7, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a publication on quantum physics for the Optical Society.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Ingersoll, Leonard Rose, 1880-1958.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Oct. 11, 192611x8-1/2

Madison, Wisc., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Congratulates him on his report on the new quantum theories.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to the members of the Physical Optics Committee;
Oct. 13, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for one History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the publication on quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Oct. 29, 192610-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning studies on quantum physics and comments on them.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble, Cambridge, Mass.;
Nov. 1, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Discusses various problems in quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Sir] C[harles] G. Darwin, Edinburgh, Scotland;
Nov. 4, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his work on lines.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to the members of the Physical Optics Committee;
Nov. 15, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes their report will soon be out. Suggestions for proof-reading.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Rodebush, Worth Huff, b. 1887.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Dec. 1, 192611x8-1/2

Orbana, Ill., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on studies on chemical constants.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble, Cambridge, Mass.;
Dec. 1, 192611x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Suggests editorial changes for paper by Mulliken on quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Rawlins, F. I. G. (Francis Ian Gregory), 1895-1969.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck;
Dec. 10, 192611-1/4x8-3/4

Cambridge, England, A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Asks for his publications on quantum physics and encloses his own.

General physical description: 11-1/4x8-3/4

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Madison, Wis.;
Dec. 20, 192610-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Concerning publications on the new quantum mechanics.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to the members of the Physical Optics Committee;
Dec. 28, 192611x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., L.S. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the publication and distribution of the Physical Optics report.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Arthur [Edward] Ruark, Pittsburg, Penna.;
Jan. 4, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on his paper on quantum postulates.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Jan. 15, 192711x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning their publication and problems in getting it off the press. Refers to Kemble and his publication.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Robert S. Mulliken, New York;
Jan. 17, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes he moves to Minnesota. Gives some new results on NO and O2 in quantum theory

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Gregory Breit, Washington, D.C.;
Jan. 26, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L.S. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for loan of slides. Comments on Dr. Schroedinger who visits Washington.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Jan., 192710-3/4x8-1/2

Utrecht, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Recommends a young physicist, Niessen, for a post and comments on his work.

General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Feb. 3, 192711x8-1/2

Berkeley, Typed L.S. 2p. (See Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Several questions on line-spectra and quantum theory.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Feb. 8, 192711x8-1/2

New York, Typed L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on work on No and O2. Quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Reiche, F. (Fritz), 1883-1969.
Letter to [John H.Van Vleck]
Feb. 20, 192711-1/2x8-3/4

Breslau, Ger., A.L.S. 2p. In German. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for publication on line-spectra of the hydrogen atom. Some of his own experiments.

General physical description: 11-1/2x8-3/4

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to "Mully" [Robert S. Mulliken];
Feb. 22, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L. 3p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on his paper. Asks him to read a paper on quantum physics for him.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Feb. 25, 192711x8-1/2

New York, Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning line-spectra.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Darwin, Charles Galton, Sir, 1887-1962.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Feb. 27, 19279x7

Edinburgh, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on, "The Electron as a Vector Wave" and theories on the atom.

General physical description: 9x7

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to the Secretary for Research Council Fellowships in Physics...,National Research Council, Washington, D.C.;
March 1, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Recommends Oppenheimer for a fellowship

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to R[aymond] T. Birge, Berkeley, Cal.;
March 2, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the normal state of NO, as Mulliken states. Publications.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
March 5, 19278-3/4x7

Munich, Ger., A.L.S. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His work. Interest in NO and O2, and comments on them. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 8-3/4x7

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
March 10, 192711x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Considering his and Mulliken's work on line-spectra. Concerning Dirac and comments on his anti-American statements. Refers to Condon.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
March 31, 192710-3/4x8-1/2

Utrecht, A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for his letter on the lack of posts for Niessen.

General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 15, 192711x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 6p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Disagrees with him on his paper regarding"the validity of the formula for the magnetic movement of atoms and molecules induced by a magnetic field," and explains Refers to Darwin.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Debye, Peter J. W. (Peter Josef William), 1884-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 19, 192711x7-1/4

Madison, A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Thanks for his publication on physics and has already used the main features of it in a lecture.

General physical description: 11x7-1/4

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Ralph de Laer] Kronig;
April 24, 192711x8-1/2

Typed L.S. 7p.and 3p.duplicated. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the measurement of angular momentum measured with reference to fixed muclei. Refers to Debye.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
May 4, 192710-1/2x8

New York, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning molecules and atoms as expressed in his last letter.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H. Van Vleck;
May 27, 19276-3/4x5-1/4

A.L.S. 4p. Incomplete. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) On quantum mechanics. Is"computing helium!!" Glad he will be at Palo Alto, California.

General physical description: 6-3/4x5-1/4

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Aug. 25, 192711x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on publications on quantum theories with comments of certain men.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Wheeler P. Davey, State College, Penna.;
Aug. 26, 192710-1/2x8

Typed L. 1p. Incomplete. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Forwards article and makes comments on what can be omitted, etc.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Rodebush, Worth Huff, b. 1887.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Sept. 27, 192711x8-1/2

Orbana, Ill., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Asks a question based upon his paper on dielectric constant.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Nov. 13, 192711x8-1/2

A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his work on helium. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to G. E. Stechert and Co., New York;
Nov. 28, 192711x8-1/2

L. 1p. Incomplete. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the possibility of a reprint of his work on "Quantum Principles and Line Spectra."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 National Research Council.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Dec. 7, 192711x8-1/2

Washington, D.C., Typed L.S.: Dayton C. Miller, by Nera E. Reynolds. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Will make 300 reprints of his "Quantum Principles and Line Spectra."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Jan. 13, 19288-1/2x5-1/2

Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His studies on atomic matter of oxygen.

General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Edwin C.] Kemble;
Jan. 19, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 3p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) States his "contraction of the doublets." Asks him to see if it conflicts with present work. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Jan. 25, 192810-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Congratulates him on his formula for the "doublet contraction." His work on the subject is now worthless. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Dennison, David Mathias, 1900-.
Telegram to [John H.] Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Feb. 1, 19286-1/2x8

Ann Arbor, Mich., D. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning an article which he believes "a half page addition to proof will correct" on computations.

General physical description: 6-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Paul D. Foote, Washington, D.C.;
Feb. 2, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. Mutilated (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Since quantum theory progresses so rapidly, he has had to rewrite a large part of a chapter, even though in galley, which he returns.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Edwin C.] Kemble;
Feb. 12, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the formula for "narrow doublets" as worked out with Hill. Concerning Hill's future as a graduate student. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kemble, Edwin C. (Edwin Crawford), 1889-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Minneapolis, Minn.;
Feb. 16, 192810-1/2x8

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning possible position for Hill. Quantum theory.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Wheeler P. Davey, State College, Penna.;
Feb. 16, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Forwards his manuscript and states that the quantum theory "is now getting in a more settled condition."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Feb. 24, 192810-3/4x8-1/2

Utrecht, A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Plans to lecture in the U.S. and would like to visit Minnesota to lecture and talk with him.

General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Robert S.] Mulliken;
March 25, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Theory. No.2.) Asks if certain work has been done in quantum physics and explains his need to know.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
March 28, 192811x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 6p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Concerning O-type doubling and related theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
April 11, 192811x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning "magnetic susceptibilities." Concerning a problem in quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[dwin] C. Kemble,
April 19, 192811x8-1/2

Cambridge, Mass., Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Congratulations on his Guggenheim. Concerning his book on quantum physics.  Not Found: 4/2011

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Hendrik A.] Kramers;
April 22, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Theory. No.2.) Extends invitation for him to visit Minnesota. Comments on trip to the West Coast.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 24, 19288x5

Toronto, Can., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes he can visit Minnesota and lecture.

General physical description: 8x5

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Ralph de L. Kronig?;
April 28, 1928?11x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. Incomplete for this is marked: [Page] 4. (see Arhive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 28, 19288x5

Toronto, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Can visit and lecture at Minnesota and states dates and hours.

General physical description: 8x5

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Ralph de Laer] Kronig;
April 28, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) States that his work may overlap Kronig's, but explains work of self and Hill. Quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Hendrik A.] Kramers;
May 15, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Theory. No.2.) Asks if he could lecture so that appeal would be made to chemists as well as physicists.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
May 21, 192811x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S.: Mully. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No. 2.) His work on O-type doubling. Comments and questions on O-type doubling.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to W[orth] H. Rodebush, Urbana, Ill.;
May 21, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on the atom in the "S-state."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
May 25, 192811x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Forwards article and asks comments. Concerning "excited electron states."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
May 27, 192811-3/4x8-1/4

Zurich, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning O-doubling. Comments on his work in "fine structure terms".

General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 8, 192811x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., A.L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning work on the theory of molecular structure and stays that Mulliken deserves credit for work listed as "Birge and Mulliken".

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to John [C. Slater];
June 8, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Cites a new publication and asks if he [Slater] wishes to change his current article on helium.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
June 20, 192811x8-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning O-type doubling.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to "Dear Mully" [Robert S. Mulliken];
June 23, 192811x8-/2

Typed L. 7p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Wants them to publish on O-type doubling together. Comments on various questions of quantum theory.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Ralph de L.] Kronig;
June 24, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L.S. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning work on electron spin and asks if he would like to publish together.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 30, 192811-1/2x8-1/4

Zurich, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Writes on his computations on the "perturbation matrix which give rise to the splitting [doublet splitting]."

General physical description: 11-1/2x8-1/4

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
June 30, 192811x8-1/2

Ann Arbor, Mich., A.L.S. Mully. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) O-type doubling. Will revise his article. Comments on work of Birge.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Edwin C.] Kemble;
July 9, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a paper by Hill and self "on the rotational distortion."

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kronig, R. (Ralph), 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
July 11, 192811-3/4x8-1/4

Zürich, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning work on "the perturbations in bands and the predissociation of molecules" and the prospects of their publishing to gether.

General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
July 17, 192811x7-1/4

Chicago, I11., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his work on helium. Kramers is to visit.

General physical description: 11x7-1/4

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Raymond T.] Birge;
July 19, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Incomplete. Carbon copy (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the publication of his table of constants.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Oct. 8, 192811x8-1/2

Chicago, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Will visit him, but not for football. Comments on a letter of Dirac. Refers to Bohr, physics, etc.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to P[aul] A. M. Dirac, Cambridge, Eng.;
Oct. 26, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Glad he is to lecture at Minnesota and hopes the lecture will be on quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Nov. 8, [1928]10-1/2x8

A.L.S.with initials. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a program for talks on quantum physics and comments on the men and subjects.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to John [C. Slater];
Nov. 12, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Outlines his talk on quantum theory and comments on the rest of the program. Suggests Swann be invited to talk.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Nov. 13, 1928113-/4x8-1/4

Utrecht, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Hopes Van will visit. Concerning work on the oxygen molecule. Concerning Dirac and his new ideas.

General physical description: 113-/4x8-1/4

 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Nov. 17, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L.S.with initials. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning their talks and he wishes them to be on the "inherently statistical nature of quantum mechanics," at a meeting

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to "Dear Dana;"
Nov. 20, 192811x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning reading in quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Dec. 6, 19287x4-1/2

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Will begin his lectures with the transformation theory and go from there. Students will need prior quantum theory.

General physical description: 7x4-1/2

 Birge, Raymond T. (Raymond Thayer), 1887-1980.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Dec. 28, 192811x8-1/2

Berkeley, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his tables of constants and the general constants for physical science

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kramers, Hendrik Anthony, 1894-1952.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Dec. 28, 192811-3/4x8-1/4

Utrecht, A.L.S. 2P. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his work on Oxygen and some problems of a student in physics.

General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4

 Dennison, David Mathias, 1900-.
The vibrations of CO2 molecule, [to John H. Van Vleck;
192811x8-1/2

ca.]. A.D. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.)

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Kennard, E. H. (Earle Hesse), b. 1885.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Madison, Wisc.;
Jan. 8, 192910-1/2x8

Ithica, New York, Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a report on the symposium at the Franklin Institute on physics.

General physical description: 10-1/2x8

 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Jan. 10, 192911x8-1/2

Chicago, A.L.S.: Mully. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Asks for information from him or Hill about the Zeeman levels,etc.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to E[arle] H. Kennard, Ithaca, N.Y.;
Jan. 14, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 3p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Replies to questions pertaining to quantum physics.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Mully [Robert S. Mulliken];
Jan. 15, 192911x8-1/2

L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Concerning his paper on various aspects of quantum theory and comments on it.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to H[endrik] A. Kramers,Utrecht, Holland;
Jan. 16, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Comments on "matrix elements with the type of binding force" in his oxygen paper Comments on work in quantum physics.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Mully [Robert S. Mulliken];
Feb. 14, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 4p.and 1p.equations. Carbon copy. (see Archive for History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Lengthy comments on various questions on work in quantum physics as in certain papers which they are writing.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to R[aymond] T. Birge, Berkeley, Cal.;
Feb. 19, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for his table on constants and comments on it.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to G[regory] Breit, Washington, D.C.;
Feb. 19, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No. 2.) Comments on "doubling phenomena in molecular spectroscopy. Refers to Dirac's visit. His comments on Eddington's theory of fine structure constant,value 1/136.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to P[aul] A. M. Dirac, Cambridge, Eng.;
Feb. 22, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his lecture on quantum physics. Suggestions as to the means of travelling across the U.S.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Feb. 25(?), 192911x8-1/2

A.L.S.: Mully. 3p. (See Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Concerning their articles on quantum theory.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Edward L.] Hill;
March 18, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the Raman effect and hopes a book will appear on it.

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 Breit, Gregory, 1899-1981.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
April 1, 192910-1/2x8

Washington, D.C., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Suggestions on a colloquia on atomic physics and Suggests Heisenberg, Dirac, Sommerfeld, Vallarta, with possible topics

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 Hill, Edward Lee, 1904-1974.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 1, 192911x7-1/4

Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Concerning the Raman effect. Concerning Heisenberg's lectures and the "small mutiny" he has stirred up in physics.

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 Rodebush, Worth Huff, b. 1887.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Madison, Wisc.;
May 21, 192911x8-1/2

Urbana, Ill., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for History of Quantum Physics.No.2) Concerning the"chemical constant of hydrogen."

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to W[orth] H. Rodebush, Urbana, Ill.;
May 24, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the chemical constants of hydrogen.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 9, 19298-1/2x5-1/4

A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Travelled across the U.S.on train full of Shriners. Grand Cañyon and Yosemite full of Shriners, but Yosemite empty of them now. Beautiful place.

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 Bitter, Francis, 1902-1967.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 22, 192911x8-1/2

Pasadena Cal., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) His apparatus for measuring the magnetic susceptibilities of gas proves Van Vleck's predictions on NO. Friendly letter.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to G[lenn] G. Havens;
June 26, [1929]11x8-1/2

A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2) Forwards his letter to Bitter on measuring magnetic susceptibilities of gas. On same sheet as: Van Vleck to Bitter; June 26, 1929.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to Francis Bitter, Pasadena, Cal.;
June 26, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his measurements of the magnetic susceptibilities of gas. Other work in the same field. On same sheet is: Van Vleck to G.G. Havens;June 26, 1929,on copy of above.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to W[orth] H. Rodebush, Urbana, Ill.;
July 29, 192911x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning Fowler and his work on the chemical constant of hydrogen.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Aug. 16, 19298x5

A.L.S.: Mully. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Questions concerning an equation.

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 Slater, John C. (John Clarke), 1900-1976.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck] Leipzig,
Dec. 29, 192911x6-3/4

[ca.]. A.L.S. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Describes Leipzig. Concerning his stay in Germany and Plans for trip home. Friendly letter.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Plans for study in connection with an application for a Guggenheim fellowship;
[1929]11x8-1/2

Typed D. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.)

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 Darwin, Charles Galton, Sir, 1887-1962.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Nov. 7, 19309x7

Edinburgh, Scotland, [ca.]. A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Has tried to get a grant for Schlapp to work under Van Vleck.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Madison, Wisc.;
Jan. 6, 193111x8-1/2

Chicago, Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Questions concerning work on doublets, meaning of the "magnetic moment", energy levels in a magnetic field, etc.

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 Bitter, Francis, 1902-1967.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Madison, Wisc.;
Jan. 13, 193111x8-1/2

East Pittsburgh, Pa., Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archives for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning the susceptibility of the salts of the iron group paper and its result.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
April 24, 19317x4-1/2

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Asks for help to plan a trip across the U.S. Concerning Bohr and quantum physics in general.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
June 1, 19317x4-1/2

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning his travels in the U.S.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
July 8, 19317x4-1/2

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Will extend his visit to Glacier National Park.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
July 18, 19317x4-1/2

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His plans for visiting Glacier National park and their visiting there.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Sept. 10, 19317x4-1/2

A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His visits at some of the National Parks and plans for visit at Madison.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Oct. 2, 193111x8-1/2

Princeton, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) Has visited Washington, D.C. Is in Princeton and reports on result achieved by Wigner on certain atoms.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Feb. 28, 193211x8-1/2

A.L.S.: Mully. 6p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Concerning the electronic structure of molecules.

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 Brillouin, Léon, 1889-1969.
Letter to [John Hasbrouck] Van Vleck;
March 20, 19327-3/4x6-1/2

Paris, France, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No. 2) Thanks for the review of his [Brillouin] book on quantum physics for students.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Dyke [Vleck], Univ.of Wisc.;
March 28, 193211x8-1/2

Chicago, Typed L.S.: Mully. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His ideas on molecular structure.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to R. H. Fowler, Cambridge, Eng.;
May 21, 193211x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning a future publication by Condon and also possible translation by Brilliouin and wonders is he would like to publish them, since the Oxford Press does such beautiful mathematical printing.

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 Barnett, S. J. (Samuel Jackson), 1873-1956.
Letter to P. Weiss, Alsace, France;
Aug. 11, 193211x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No. 2.) States his prior claim to "magnetization by rotation" and cites Einstein as acknowledging his claim.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Nov. 8, 19339x7

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Sent his paper to the Royal Society and believes it was accepted. Conference on nuclei.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Hendrik A.] Kramers;
May 23, 193411x8-1/2

Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning ferromagnetic anistropy.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
July 22, 19349x7

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Plans for travelling in the U.S.West.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Sept. 20, 193410-1/2x7-1/4

Bryce Cañyon Nat. Park, Utah, A.L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2. ) His adventures in the West.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Oct. 30, 193410x8

Princeton, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Would like to lecture at Cambridge. His travels in the West.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Feb. 13, 193510x8

Princeton, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Will fly to Boston to lecture and meet people.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to Mrs. [Abigail] Van [vleck];
Feb. 22, 193510x8

Princeton, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Thanks for the week-end. Describes his flight back to Princeton form Boston.

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
March 25, [1935]11x8-1/2

ca. A.L.S.: Mully. 4p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Discusses points at issue and the main point of "configuration method."

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 Mulliken, Robert Sanderson.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
July 1, [1935]11x8-1/2

Chicago, Ill., ca. A.L.S.: Mully. 3p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics No.2.) Comments on his [Van Vleck] publication and suggests corrections and revisions, especially for work on electrons.

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 Dirac, P. A. M. (Paul Adrien Maurice), 1902-1984.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
Oct. 14, 19359x6

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) His travels in the Far East. His views on conferences. Friendly letter.

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 Darwin, Charles Galton, Sir, 1887-1962.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck;
Sept. 9, 193711-1/4x9

Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 6p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics.No.2.) His ideas on Lars Onsager and the theory of magnets and dielectric fields.

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 Van Vleck, J. H. (John Hasbrouck), 1899-.
Letter to [Sir] C[harles] G. Darwin, Cambridge, Eng.;
Sept. 28, 193711x8-1/2

Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning Onsager and his theory.

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 Kronig, R[alph] de L[aer], 1904-.
Letter to [John H.] Van Vleck, Cambridge, Mass.;
Nov. 21, 193811-1/2x8

Groningen, Germany, Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Concerning their work on atomic physics

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 Casimir, H. B. G. (Hendrik Brugt Gerhard), 1909-.
Letter to J[ohn] H. Van Vleck, Cambridge, Mass.;
Sept. 23, 195711-1/2x8

Eindhoven, Netherlands, Typed L.S. 1p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Congratulates him on his evaluation of Becquerel and says that Kramers was helped by Becquerel.

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 Goudsmit, Samuel Abraham, 1902-.
Letter to [John H.] Van [Vleck];
March 22, 195911x8-1/2

Upton, Long Island, N.Y., Typed L.S. 2p. (see Archive for the History of Quantum Physics. No.2.) Quantum physics in the 1920's. Teaching physics today with little reference to the 1920's.

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