Rupert Wildt papers

The papers consist of correspondence, organizational files, notes, writings, and other papers documenting the professional career of astrophysicist Rupert Wildt. The papers were donated to Yale University by Mrs. Rupert Wildt in 1977. They are arranged in five series: I. Correspondence, 1946-1974; II. Organizations, 1949-1981; III. Personal Papers, 1898-1968; IV. Writings, 1928-1972; V. Writings of Others, 1876-1974.

The Rupert Wildt Papers are arranged in sixeen boxes. This includes one box of oversized items arranged at the end of the collection, as well as an addition recieved in 2001.

SERIES I, CORRESPONDENCE, 1946-1974, contains letters with colleagues and associates which detail a variety of academic and professional concerns.

SERIES II, ORGANIZATIONS, 1949-1981, contains files for several academic, scientific, and professional organizations. Files for the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) includes material relating to Wildt's service as president (1965-1968; 1971-1972), chairman of the board (1973-1976), and director (1958-1976). Files for the Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) document Wildt's tenure as director (1965-1971) of that institution.

SERIES III, PERSONAL PAPERS, 1898-1968, includes early family documents and letters of recommendation.

SERIES IV, WRITINGS, 1928-1972, contains drafts of articles; partial bibliographies; notes and equations relating to scientific research (including oversize material in box 15); notes and teaching materials on a range of subjects including cosmochemistry, kinetics, planetochemistry, and thermodynamics; and reprints of articles.

SERIES V, WRITINGS OF OTHERS, 1876-1974, contains typescripts of work collected by Wildt and includes material from students and colleagues. Printed material includes published items of a similar nature.