Guide to the Robert Matyas Papers,
1951-2012

Collection Number: 43-01-3368

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
Maria Keating
Date completed:
August 2004
EAD encoding:
Peter Martinez, Sept. 2004
Julia Parker, Oct. 2009
Date modified:
Jude Corina, September 2012

© 2004 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Robert Matyas papers, 1951-2012.
Collection Number:
43-01-3368
Creator:
Robert M. Matyas
Quantity:
7.2 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Photographs, correspondence, publications
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Slides, photographs, and papers concering Matyas' career in facilities at Cornell, including his work on the Superconducting Super Collider, the Laboratory of Nuclear Studies, the Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory, Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory, and various other campus buildings.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Vice-President for Facilities and Business Operations, Cornell University.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Slides, photographs, and papers concering Matyas' career in facilities at Cornell, including his work on the Superconducting Super Collider, the Laboratory of Nuclear Studies, the Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory, Arecibo, and various other campus buildings.
Also, Arecibo photographs by Dale Corson, photographs of Jason Seley sculptures, photographs of the Uris Library addition, other Arecibo and campus scenes, including glass negatives of the Arts Quad.
Also, "Living units for men, Cornell University," 1951, architecture student project report about dormitories at Cornell, by Robert D. Katz, Robert M. Matyas, John I. Williams, and Carlton S. Young; "Some Things I Remember about the Anabel Taylor Interfaith Chapel at Cornell University," 2012
SUBJECTS

Names:
Matyas, Robert M.
Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory.
Cornell University--Buildings.
Cornell University.Laboratory of Nuclear Studies.
Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory (Cornell University)

Subjects:
Superconducting Super Collider.

Form and Genre Terms:
Photographs.
Slides.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Robert Matyas papers, #43-01-3368. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
Campus Maintenance Slides
 Box 1 Folder 1
Cornell Club Slides
 Box 1 Folder 2
Custodial Slides
 Box 1 Folder 3
Arecibo Slides
 Box 1 Folder 4
Arecibo Slides
 Box 1 Folder 5
Arecibo Slides
 Box 1 Folder 6
Buildings Slides
 Box 1 Folder 7
June 1981
Cornell University Real Estate Slides
Box 1 Folder 8
Cornell University Beebe Lake Slides
 Box 1 Folder 9
Cornell University Campus Slides
 Box 1 Folder 10
Views of Cornell Slides
 Box 1 Folder 11
Our Changing Campus Slides
 Box 1 Folder 12
Our Changing Campus Slides
 Box 1 Folder 13
Jan. 30, 1984
Our Changing Campus Slides
 Box 1 Folder 14
Assorted Cornell University Slides
 Box 1 Folder 15
Washington, DC Property Review Slides
 Box 1 Folder 16
Assorted Cornell University Slides
 Box 1 Folder 17
Assorted Cornell University Slides
 Box 1 Folder 18
Assorted Cornell University Slides
 Box 1 Folder 19
Assorted Cornell University Slides
 Box 1 Folder 20
July 1980
Isle of Shoals Slides
Box 1 Folder 21
Isle of Shoals Slides
 Box 1 Folder 22
1977
Statler West Slides
Box 1 Folder 23
Energy Slide Presentation
 Box 1 Folder 24
Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase Campus Slides
 Box 1 Folder 25
Uris Library Addition Slides
 Box 1 Folder 26
Potential Projects Slides
 Box 1 Folder 27
Assorted CU Slides
 Box 1 Folder 28
Arecibo Slides
 Box 1 Folder 29
Custodial Slides
 Box 2 Folder 1
Critical Maintenance Program Slides
 Box 2 Folder 2
Uris Hall Construction Slides
 Box 2 Folder 3
Cornell University Dorm Damage Slides
 Box 2 Folder 4
MS & O, CHP, and CWP Slides
 Box 2 Folder 5
Cornell University Construction Slides
 Box 2 Folder 6
Cornell University Heating Plant Aerial Photos
 Box 2 Folder 7
Cornell University Aerial Photos
 Box 2 Folder 8
Mar. 25, 1982
Uris Library Addition Photos
Box 2 Folder 9
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 10
Arecibo, Miscellaneous Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 11
Wilson Synchrotron Photos
 Box 2 Folder 12
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 13
Assorted Cornell University Photos, Sapsucker Woods, Ithaca College
Box 2 Folder 14
Arecibo
 Box 2 Folder 15
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 16
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 17
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 18
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 19
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 20
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 21
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 22
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 23
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 24
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 25
Assorted Cornell University Photos
 Box 2 Folder 26
Cornell University Beebe Lake Photos
 Box 2 Folder 27
1983
Cornell University Construction
Box 2 Folder 28
Wilson Synchrotron Photos
 Box 2 Folder 29
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 30
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 31
Miscellaneous Photos
 Box 2 Folder 32
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 33
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 34
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 35
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 36
Sept. 1972
Arecibo Photos
Box 2 Folder 37
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 38
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 39
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 40
Arecibo Photos
 Box 2 Folder 41
Arecibo Photos, A Time of Wonder: The Arecibo Telescope 1974
Box 2 Folder 42
Photographs and Negatives
 Box 3
Harry Burgess, Wisconsin Trip, Tunnel, Isle of Shoals (1980), Commencement (1981), Manchester, NH (1981), Cape Cod (1981), Performing Arts Center, Observatory, Bill Hamilton, Arecibo Main Cable Inspection, Cornell Club in NYC, Toronto, Cornell University Medical College, Cornell University Heating Plant, Ithaca Gun, Cornell University Football, World Trade Center (Feb. 1987), New York City, California (1987), Chicago, Atlanta (Feb. 1987), Baker Laboratory, Washington, DC, Uris Library Addition, Cornell University Construction, Mining, Massachusetts Avenue House in Washington, DC, Geology Building Construction, Sab Micron Lab, Day Hall, VCAT, Sibley Hall, Mrs. Robert Purcell, St. Lawrence River, Pew Quad Dedication (1980), Cornell University Career Center, Statler West, Risley Hall, East Avenue, Nick Noyes, Indianapolis, Boston, assorted Cornell University views, assorted Arecibo views, and miscellaneous shots as well as slides of the following: New York City, Cornell University Construction, Performing Arts Center, Statler, Cornell University Medical College, Olin Library Construction, Uris Library, assorted Cornell University views, assorted Arecibo views, and assorted Ithaca views
Quill & Dagger Alumni Association
 Box 4 Folder 1
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Facility Budget
 Box 4 Folder 2
Our Changing Campus
 Box 4 Folder 3
Nuclear Studies at Cornell University
 Box 4 Folder 4
Nuclear Studies at Cornell University
 Box 4 Folder 5
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 6
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 7
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 8
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 9
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 10
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 11
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 12
Correspondence with F.R. Newman
 Box 4 Folder 13
Miscellaneous Correspondence
 Box 4 Folder 14
Newspaper Articles regarding the Wilson Synchrotron
 Box 4 Folder 15
Cornell University Medical College: Miscellany
 Box 4 Folder 16
Monetary Gifts to Cornell University
 Box 4 Folder 17
Building Plans for Cornell Club in New York City
 Box 4 Folder 18
Publications regarding the Wilson Synchrotron
 Box 4 Folder 19
Miscellaneous
 Box 4 Folder 20
Construction, Buildings, and Properties at Cornell University
 Box 4 Folder 21
Nov. 15, 1965
Cornell Synchrotron Laboratory: Construction Specification for Laboratory Building Construction
Box 4
Fermilab 1987: Annual Report of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Box 4
AD Meeting
Box 4
Arecibo Photos
 Box 5 Folder 1
Arecibo Photos
 Box 5 Folder 2
Central Avenue Redevelopment: Cornell University
Box 5
1983
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
 Box 6 Folder 1
1983
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
 Box 6 Folder 2
1983
 Box 6 Folder 3
1983
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
 Box 6 Folder 4
1983
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
 Box 6 Folder 5
1983
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
 Box 6 Folder 6
Constructionm Department
 Box 6 Folder 7
1970s
Photos-Various Campus Buildings
 Box 6 Folder 8
Various Campus Photos
 Box 6 Folder 9
Facts About Cornell
 Box 6 Folder 10
1969-1972
Day Hall Space Issues (I)
 Box 6 Folder 11
1969-1972
Day Hall Space Issues (II)
 Box 6 Folder 12
1969-1972
Day Hall Space Issues (III)
 Box 6 Folder 13
1969
Transcript of Talk Given by Steven Muller
 Box 6 Folder 14
Book: Status of Old Country Club Land in Cayuga Heights
 Box 6 Folder 15
1969
Book: Campus Development Guidelines, Cornell University
 Box 6 Folder 16
Framed photograph: Uris Library addition interior, Cornell University
Box 7
Framed photograph: Uris Library exterior, Cornell University
 Box 7
Framed photograph: Johnson Museum exterior after dark, Cornell University
Box 7
Framed photograph: Jason Seley sculpture, Cornell University
 Box 8
Framed photograph: Wilson Synchrotron exterior, Cornell University
Box 8
Photograph: Arecibo
 Box 9
Framed photograph: Arecibo nuts and bolts assembly
 Box 9
Framed photograph: Pillar at Arecibo
 Box 9
Framed photograph: Arecibo girder assembly
 Box 9
Framed photograph: Arecibo
 Box 9
Framed photograph: Jason Seley sculpture of nude man in Johnson Museum foyer, Cornell University
Box 9
Framed photograph: Jason Seley sculpture of man astride horse, Cornell University
Box 9
Dedications
 Box 10 Folder 1
CU construction progress photos
 Box 10 Folder 2
Snee Hall
 Box 10 Folder 3
Living Units for Men
 Box 10 Folder 4
Newman Lab
 Box 10 Folder 5
Appointment letter
 Box 10 Folder 6
1965-1966
Log Book
Box 10 Folder 7
Beebe Lake and surrounding area
 Box 10 Folder 8
Miscellaneous photos and slides of campus
 Box 10 Folder 9
Photograph: Jason Seley sculpture of Hercules, Johnson Museum, Cornell University
Box 11 Folder 1
Photograph: Boyce McDaniel
 Box 11 Folder 1
Photograph: New York City (?)
 Box 11 Folder 1
Photograph: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory
 Box 11 Folder 2
Photograph: Arecibo
Box 11 Folder 3
1951
Living Units for Men (2 copies)
Box 12
Photographs: Arecibo
 Box 12
1952
Presentation: "Supplementary Facilities for the Laboatory of Nuclear Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Loose pages on board)
Box 12
Photographs: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory
 Box 12
Photographs: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory (loose photographs)
 Box 12
n.d.
Glass negatives of Arts Quad
 Box 13
Photographs: Aerial photos of various Cornell buildings
 Box 13
Photographs: Arecibo
 Box 13
Slides of Arecibo
 Box 13
2012
"Some Things I Remember about the Anabel Taylor Interfaith Chapel at Cornell University" by Robert M. Matyas
Box 13