Guide to the John T. Yates, Jr. Papers, 1960-2015 UA.90.F106
Arrangement
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
John T. Yates, Jr. Papers
Creator
Yates, John T., Jr.
Collection Number
UA.90.F106
Extent
11.25 Linear Feet(9 boxes)
Date
1960-2015
Language
English
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Author
Cassidee Knott.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman) Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Biography
John T. Yates, Jr., an American chemist, physicist, and astronomer, was born in 1935 in Winchester, Virginia, and died in 2015 in Free Union, Virginia. Yates attended Juniata College, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1956, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1960. After graduation, Yates served as an Assistant Professor at Antioch College in Ohio from 1960 to 1963. Yates then proceeded to work at the National Bureau of Standards in Washington, D.C from 1965 to 1981. During his time at the NBS, he was a visiting professor at the University of East Anglia and California Institute of Technology.
In 1982, Yates settled at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as the first R.K. Mellon Professor of Chemistry from 1982 to 2006. While at Pitt, Yates was the Founding Director of the Surface Science Center, his specialized field. In 1994, he was given appointment to the Physics and Astronomy departments. Yates was the lead researcher in creating a coating that detected biochemical dangers in the air for the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency in 2001. In 2004, Yates was a head researcher in studies on carbon nanotubes, dubbed the World's Smallest Test Tubes. In 2006, he aided in the creation of semi-conductor islands smaller than 10 nanometers called Quantum Dots, which was an integral step toward the creation of Quantum computers. After retiring from Pitt in 2007, Yates joined the University of Virginia as a Shannon Research Fellow and Professor. During this time, Yates found himself involved in astrochemistry. Yates was the winner of various awards both locally and internationally. He was also a member of numerous scientific organizations, notably the National Academy of Sciences.
Scope and Content Notes
The collection covers the research, publications, patent, teaching, and professional activities of John T. Yates, Jr., as well as his awards and honors. The collection provides an overview of Yates' carreer at the National Bureau of Standards, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Virginia. Each series spans the wide variety of interests that Yates had throughout his career.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Karen Yates in August 2016 and 2021.
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Cassidee Knott in May 2018.
Preferred Citation
John T. Yates, Jr. Papers, 1960-2015, UA.90.F106, University Archives, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Subjects
Personal Names
Yates, John T., Jr.
Genres
Faculty papers
Other Subjects
Surface chemistry
University of Pittsburgh
Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
Container List
Scope and Content Notes
The series contains a sampling of the publication authored by John T. Yates, Jr. Included are magazine articles, reviews, book chapters, obituaries, and a publishing agreement
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box 3, folder 10
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box 3, folder 11
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box 3, folder 12-13
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box 3, folder 14
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box 3, folder 15
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box 3, folder 16
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box 3, folder 17
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box 3, folder 18
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box 3, folder 19
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box 3, folder 20
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box 3, folder 21
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box 3, folder 22
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box 3, folder 23
Scope and Content Notes
This series contains material pertaining to Yates' 2005 patent titled "Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents Using Reactive Sorbent." Included are graphs, correspondence, research, information about the patent process, and the patent.
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box 3, folder 24
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box 3, folder 25
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box 3, folder 26
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box 4, folder 1-2
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box 4, folder 3
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box 4, folder 4
Scope and Content Notes
The series includes topics concerning Yates' time at the University of Pittsburgh. These files comprise his work on the Surface Science Center, interactions with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, floor plans for Alumni Hall, and correspondence between Yates and campus administrators, including Chancellor Wesley Posvar.
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box 4, folder 5
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box 4, folder 6
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box 4, folder 7
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box 4, folder 8
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box 4, folder 9
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box 4, folder 10
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box 4, folder 11
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box 4, folder 12
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box 4, folder 13
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box 4, folder 14
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box 4, folder 15
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box 4, folder 16
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box 4, folder 17
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box 4, folder 18
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box 4, folder 19
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box 4, folder 20
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box 4, folder 21
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box 4, folder 22
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box 4, folder 23
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box 4, folder 24
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box 4, folder 25
Scope and Content Notes
The series covers teaching material used by Yates in classes such as, Chemistry 1420, Chemistry 1480, Chemistry 3420, and Chemistry 3610. These materials include student readings, lecture slides, problem sets, schedules, notes, and syllabi. This series includes information on courses Yates taught at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Virginia, and various visiting appointments
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box 4, folder 26
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box 4, folder 27
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box 4, folder 28
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box 4, folder 29
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box 4, folder 30
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box 4, folder 31
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box 4, folder 32
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box 4, folder 33
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box 4, folder 34
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box 4, folder 35
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box 4, folder 36
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box 4, folder 37
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box 5, folder 1-2
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box 5, folder 3
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box 5, folder 4
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box 5, folder 5
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box 5, folder 6
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box 5, folder 7
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box 5, folder 8
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box 5, folder 9
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box 5, folder 10-11
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box 5, folder 12
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box 5, folder 13
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box 5, folder 14-15
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box 5, folder 16
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box 5, folder 17
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box 5, folder 18
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box 5, folder 19
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box 5, folder 20
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box 5, folder 21
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box 5, folder 22-23
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box 5, folder 24
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box 5, folder 25
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box 6, folder 1
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box 6, folder 2
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box 6, folder 3
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box 6, folder 4
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box 6, folder 5
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box 6, folder 6
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box 6, folder 7
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box 6, folder 8
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box 6, folder 9
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box 6, folder 10
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box 6, folder 11
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box 6, folder 12
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box 6, folder 13
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box 6, folder 14
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box 6, folder 15
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box 6, folder 16
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box 6, folder 17
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box 6, folder 18
Scope and Content Notes
This series includes newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and published works on the career of John T. Yates, Jr. The articles are arranged according to his time at the National Bureau of Standards, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Virginia.
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box 6, folder 19
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box 6, folder 20-22
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box 6, folder 23
Scope and Content Notes
The series is a collection of letters and emails sent to and by John T. Yates, Jr. Included are correspondence with students, colleagues, and politicians, among others.
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box 6, folder 24
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box 6, folder 25
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box 6, folder 26
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box 6, folder 27
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box 6, folder 28
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box 6, folder 29
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box 6, folder 30
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box 6, folder 31
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box 6, folder 32
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box 7, folder 1
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box 7, folder 2
Scope and Content Notes
The series includes information about events and professional travel during John T. Yates, Jr.'s career. Calendars, lectures and conference information, as well as notes regarding trips abroad, are present in this series.
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box 7, folder 3
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box 7, folder 4
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box 7, folder 5
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box 7, folder 6
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box 7, folder 7
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box 7, folder 8
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box 7, folder 9
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box 7, folder 10
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box 7, folder 11
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box 7, folder 12
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box 7, folder 13
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box 7, folder 14
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box 7, folder 15
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box 7, folder 16
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box 7, folder 17
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box 7, folder 18
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box 7, folder 19
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box 7, folder 20
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box 7, folder 21
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box 7, folder 22
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box 7, folder 23
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box 7, folder 24
Scope and Content Notes
The series includes correspondence, nominations, and programs regarding the various awards given to John T. Yates, Jr. over the course of his career. These awards span from local to international recognitions, including his appointment to the National Academy of Science, his visiting professorship to the California Institute of Technology, and the Langmuir award. The collection also includes nominations for awards Yates did not receive.
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box 7, folder 25
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box 7, folder 26
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box 7, folder 27
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box 7, folder 28
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box 7, folder 29
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box 7, folder 30
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box 7, folder 31
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box 7, folder 32
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box 7, folder 33
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box 7, folder 34
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box 7, folder 35
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box 7, folder 36
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box 7, folder 37
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box 7, folder 38
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box 7, folder 39
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box 7, folder 40
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box 8, folder 1
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box 8, folder 2
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box 8, folder 3
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box 8, folder 4
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box 8, folder 5
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box 8, folder 6
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box 8, folder 7
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box 8, folder 8
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box 8, folder 9
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box 8, folder 10
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box 8, folder 11
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box 8, folder 12
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box 8, folder 13
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box 8, folder 14
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box 8, folder 15-16
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box 8, folder 17
Scope and Contents
This series contains presentations, course materials, and research pertaining to Yates' interests in chemistry and surface science. Also included are corresponence with colleagues and students, as well as information about awards and events held in his honor. Of note are photographs of events attended by Yates, trips abroad, and students he worked with at the University of Pittsburgh.