R. Thomas Myers papers

Finding Aid

Prepared by Eric Linderman, January 2, 1998; Last Updated: September 2021

Inclusive Dates: 1983-1995
Extent: .33 cubic foot (1 box)
Physical Location: 11th floor

Biographical Note: R. Thomas Myers is Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at K.S.U. His accomplishments indicate a strong interest in public and environmental concerns. His community involvement includes membership of the Kent Board of Education, and an expressed concern fo r equal funding of public schools. His writings and teachings have involved environmental threats such as nuclear weapons and the greenhouse effect. His contributions to the University are also significant; notably, his role in helping K.S.U. through the tragedy of May 4, 1970, when he served as Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate.

Scope and Content: Folders 1-4 consist of four slide presentations from a course he taught in the Experimental College, titled, "Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear War." These presentations are titled, "The False Frontier", "The Dream of an Impenetrable Shield: Ballistic Missle De fence in the Nuclear Age", "The Threat of Nuclear War", and "Weapons Bazaar." Topics include the history of nuclear weapons and the Star Wars defense project. Folder 5 includes the typescript of a statement Myers made regarding his work as Vice Chair of the K.S.U. Faculty Senate in 1970.

Folder -- Contents

1. Center for Defense Information, "Weapons Bazaar: A Tour of the Sales Displays of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Trade Associations";
   160 slides, two audio cassettes, script; 1985;
   Includes instruction manual for the slide presentation, pamphlets and newsletter from the Center for Defense Information. Missing slide # 160.
    
2. Union of Concerned Scientists. "The Threat of Nuclear War";
   61 slides, one audio cassette, script; 1983.
   Missing slides # 18, 21, 30, 37, 39, 50, 52, 56-7.
    
3. Union of Concerned Scientists. "The False Frontier";
   78 slides, one audio cassette; 1986.
   Missing slides # 2, 18, 40, 41, 44, 69, 77.
    
4. Casper, Barry M., and Robert K. Goldman, Nuclear War Graphics Project. "The Dream of an
   Impenetrable Shield: Ballistic Missile Defense in the Nuclear Age";
   122 slides, one audio cassette; [198-?]
   Missing slides # 29, 46, 68, 70, 103, 108,
    
5. "Statement by R. Thomas Myers, 1 May 1995";
   Typescript, 3p; 1995;
   Includes a statement passed by the Faculty Senate in a May 14, 1970 meeting.