Joseph Weil Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms Coll. 042

Scope and Content

The Weil Papers consist primarily of his talks and articles. A list of his works follows this page. Also included in the collection is personal correspondence and material related to highlights of Weil's academic career. Weil was the first, and for many years the only, Jewish faculty member at the University of Florida. Included in the collection are records related to the social fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi, and Technion (Hebrew Institute of Technology).

Dates

Creation: 1915-1977

Creator

Weil, Joseph, 1897- (Person)

Access

University Archives collections are available for research. Portions of the collections may be restricted due to the requirements of applicable state and federal laws, including but not limited to FERPA and HIPAA, and in accordance with best practices as defined by the Society of American Archivists.

Biographical/Historical Note

Joseph Weil was Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Florida from 1937 to 1963. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins in 1918 and his M.S. from Pittsburgh in 1926. He joined the University of Florida's faculty in 1921 as an instructor of physics and electrical engineering and later became head of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering. Weil also served as the first Director of the Engineering and Industrial Experiment Station. He retired from the faculty in 1966 and became provost for the New York Institute of Technology and later Special Assistant to the President of the Florida Institute of Technology.

Extent

2 Linear feet (6 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Speeches, articles, personal correspondence and material related to Weil's academic career. Included in the collection are records related to the social fraternity, Pi Lambda Phi, and Technion (Hebrew Institute of Technology).