Collection of Wai-Kai Chen publications
Scope and Content
The collection is Wai-Kai Chen WKC publications spans from 1964 to 1980 and contains reprints and photocopies of WKC's publications and writings. Records include journal articles, manuscripts, book chapters, studies, and papers delivered at conferences and symposia.
Dates
- Creation: 1964-1980
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of Wai-Kai Chen
Wai-Kai Chen (WKC) received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Ohio University and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. WKC joined the Ohio University faculty in 1964. In 1978, WKC was the recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award. In 1981, WKC became Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Illinois in Chicago. WKC published prolifically on network theory. He had three books and several book chapters to his credit by the time he was named Distinguished Professor. He had also by that time authored approximately 80 journal articles and 15 book reviews, and had delivered many papers and lectures at conferences and professional meetings around the world.
Extent
0.75 cubic feet (2 Hollinger boxes)
Abstract
The collection is Wai-Kai Chen WKC publications spans from 1964 to 1980 and contains reprints and photocopies of WKC's publications and writings.
Statement of Arrangement
Organized alphabetically.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Chen, Wai-Kai, 1936- (Person)
- Ohio University -- Faculty -- 20th century (Organization)
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection of Wai-Kai Chen publications
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives Staff
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
