Frank Bradshaw Wood Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms Coll. 115

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The papers of Frank Bradshaw Wood include his research and papers on binary stars and related topics, as well as information about Dr. Wood's proposed work in Antarctica. Records of grants and honors received highlight Dr. Wood's many accomplishments. Also included among his papers are blueprints of the observatory Wood proposed to build at Antarctica.

Dates

Creation: 1936-1981

Creator

Wood, Frank Bradshaw, 1915-1997. (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

Frank Bradshaw Wood was born on December 21, 1915 in Jackson, Tennessee. He received his bachelor's degree in physics from the University of Florida in 1936, and completed master's and doctoral degrees at Princeton University in 1940 and 1941 respectively. Dr. Wood served active duty in the United States Naval Reserve between June 1941 and January 1946, at which point he retired with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He proceeded to teach at the University of Arizona, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Florida. He primarily researched interacting binary stars, creating a substantial collection of published works on this topic and others. He was active in a number of scientific organizations, often assuming the role of committee member or officer. Dr. Wood passed away on December 20, 1997 in Gainesville, FL.