Robert N. Maddox Papers

Collection

Identifier: 2009-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains the papers of Dr. Robert N. Maddox, Chemical Engineering Professor at Oklahoma State University. Papers include his publications, some course material, and correspondence.

Dates

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Creator

Maddox, Robert Nott, 1925-2008. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Further information about copyright policy can be obtained by contacting Oklahoma State University Archives by email at libscua@okstate.edu or by phone at 405-744-6311.

Biographical Sketch

Robert Nott Maddox (September 29, 1925-April 9, 2008) was born in Winslow, Arizona to Robert Lee Maddox and Mabel Elizabeth Nott. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in 1948, and his Masters in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1950. He moved to Stillwater, OK and began work on his Ph.D. at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University). He received his doctorate in 1954. He was appointed as Full Professor and Head of the Chemical Engineering department at OAMC in 1958 (a position he held until 1977), and was one of the youngest department heads at an accredited school in the country.

Dr. Maddox held a plethora of positions in various chemical and chemical engineering societies. He published 8 books, 150 technical publications, and 90 short courses during his career. His obituary can be viewed here, or by consulting the repository's data file.

Extent

5 Linear feet (4 record storage boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into one series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.