Eugenie V. Mielczarek papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Eugenie Mielczarek papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Preferred citation:

Eugenie Mielczarek papers, C0059, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
13.5 linear feet (37 boxes)
Creator:
Mielczarek, Eugenie Vorburger
Abstract:
This collection contains materials relating to the scientific and academic career of Eugenie V. Mielczarek in the area of physics, primarily at George Mason University.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Eugenie Mielczarek papers, C0059, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains materials relating to the scientific and academic career of Eugenie V. Mielczarek in the area of physics, primarily at George Mason University. Items include scientific data and research results, conference information, grant proposals, speaking engagements, presentations, correspondence, and publications. Prominent is information relating to national and local organizations of women scientists, including material about women scientists at GMU.

Biographical / historical:

Eugenie Vorburger Mielczarek was the first woman physicist at George Mason University and served on several faculty committees. She has written on biophysics and on women in the sciences. Her publications include two books: 'Iron, Nature's Universal Element: Why People Need Iron and Animals Make Magnets,' coauthored with Sharon Bertsch McGrayne; and 'Biological Physics,' coedited with Elias Greenbaum and Robert S. Knox. Mielczarek passed away at the age of 86 on June 26, 2017.

Acquisition information:
Collection donated by Eugenie Mielczarek in 1998.
Appraisal information:

Documents related to hiring, human resources, student conduct, student grades,and personally identifiable information have been removed according to Library of Virginia records retention schedule.

Processing information:

Processed by Special Collections Research Center staff. EAD markup completed by Eron Ackerman and Jordan Patty in April 2009. Inventory and Finding Aid completed by Emily Curley and Brittney Falter in July and August 2017.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by subject.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard