Robert Matyas papers, 1951-2012.
Collection Number: 43-1-3368

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Robert Matyas papers, 1951-2012.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
43-1-3368
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.
Creator:
Matyas, Robert M.
Katz, Robert D.
Williams, John I.
Young, Carleton S.
Quanitities:
7.6 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Robert Matyas papers, #43-01-3368. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

Biographical / Historical

Vice President for Facilities and Business Operations, Cornell University. Cornell University Class of 1951, Robert Matyas received a degree in architecture in 1952.

Scope and content

Slides, photographs, and papers concerning 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, Snee Hall (Geology), the Johnson Art Museum, and various other campus buildings. Also, Day Hall space planning documents, 1969-1972 and a report of the "Status of Old Country Club Land in Cayuga Heights," compiled by Thomas Mackesey, 1974. Includes programs for dedications of various campus buildings.

Scope and content

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.

Scope and content

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.

Scope and content

"Some Things I Remember about the Anabel Taylor Interfaith Chapel at Cornell University," 2012

Related Materials

Additional material and digital versions can be found online here: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/40538

SUBJECTS

Names:
Cornell University -- : Buildings.
Arecibo Ionospheric Observatory
Cornell University. Laboratory of Nuclear Studies
Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory (Cornell University)
Cornell University. College of Architecture, Art, and Planning
Cornell University -- : Student housing.
Subjects:
Dormitories -- Designs and plans.
Superconducting Super Collider.
Form and Genre Terms:
Slides (photographs).
Photographs.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
Campus maintenance slides
Box 1 Folder 2
Cornell Club slides
Box 1 Folder 3
Custodial slides
Box 1 Folder 4
Arecibo slides
Box 1 Folder 5
Arecibo slides
Box 1 Folder 6
Arecibo slides
Box 1 Folder 7
Buildings slides
Box 1 Folder 8
Cornell University Real Estate slides
June 1981
Box 1 Folder 9
Cornell University Beebe Lake slides
Box 1 Folder 10
Cornell University Campus slides
Box 1 Folder 11
Views of Cornell slides
Box 1 Folder 12
Our Changing Campus slides
Box 1 Folder 13
Our Changing Campus slides
Box 1 Folder 14
Our Changing Campus slides
Jan. 30, 1984
Box 1 Folder 15
Assorted Cornell University slides
Box 1 Folder 16
Washington, DC property review 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
Assorted Cornell University slides
Box 1 Folder 21
Isle of Shoals slides
July 1980
Box 1 Folder 22
Isle of Shoals slides
Box 1 Folder 23
Statler West slides
1977
Box 1 Folder 24
Energy slide presentation
Box 1 Folder 25
Performing Arts Center at SUNY Purchase Campus slides
Box 1 Folder 26
Uris Library addition slides
Box 1 Folder 27
Potential Projects Slides
Box 1 Folder 28
Assorted Cornell University slides
Box 1 Folder 29
Arecibo slides
Box 2 Folder 1
Custodial slides
Box 2 Folder 2
Critical Maintenance Program slides
Box 2 Folder 3
Uris Hall construction slides
Box 2 Folder 4
Cornell University dorm damage slides
Box 2 Folder 5
MS & O, CHP, and CWP slides
Box 2 Folder 6
Cornell University construction slides
Box 2 Folder 7
Cornell University Heating Plant aerial photos
Box 2 Folder 8
Cornell University aerial photos
Box 2 Folder 9
Uris Library addition photos
Mar. 25, 1982
Box 2 Folder 10
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 11
Arecibo, miscellaneous Cornell University photos
Box 2 Folder 12
Wilson Synchrotron photos
Box 2 Folder 13
Assorted Cornell University photos
Box 2 Folder 14
Assorted Cornell University photos, Sapsucker Woods, Ithaca College
Box 2 Folder 15
Arecibo
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
Assorted Cornell University photos
Box 2 Folder 27
Cornell University Beebe Lake photos
Box 2 Folder 28
Cornell University Construction
1983
Box 2 Folder 29
Wilson Synchrotron photos
Box 2 Folder 30
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 31
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 32
Miscellaneous photos
Box 2 Folder 33
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 34
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 35
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 36
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 37
Arecibo photos
Sept. 1972
Box 2 Folder 38
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 39
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 40
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 41
Arecibo photos
Box 2 Folder 42
Arecibo photos, A Time of Wonder: The Arecibo Telescope 1974
Box 3
Photographs and negatives
Scope and Contents
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
Box 4 Folder 1
Quill & Dagger Alumni Association
Box 4 Folder 2
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Facility Budget
Box 4 Folder 3
Our Changing Campus
Box 4 Folder 4
Nuclear Studies at Cornell University
Box 4 Folder 5
Nuclear Studies at Cornell University
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
Cornell University Medical College: Lasdon Biomedical Research Center
Box 4 Folder 13
Correspondence with F.R. Newman
Box 4 Folder 14
Miscellaneous correspondence
Box 4 Folder 15
Newspaper articles regarding the Wilson Synchrotron
Box 4 Folder 16
Cornell University Medical College: Miscellany
Box 4 Folder 17
Monetary gifts to Cornell University
Box 4 Folder 18
Building Plans for Cornell Club in New York City
Box 4 Folder 19
Publications regarding the Wilson Synchrotron
Box 4 Folder 20
Miscellaneous
Box 4 Folder 21
Construction, Buildings, and Properties at Cornell University
Box 4
Cornell Synchrotron Laboratory: Construction Specification for Laboratory Building Construction
Nov. 15, 1965
Box 4
Fermilab 1987: Annual Report of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Box 4
AD meeting
Box 5 Folder 1
Arecibo photos
Box 5 Folder 2
Arecibo photos
Box 5
Central Avenue Redevelopment: Cornell University
Box 6 Folder 1
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
1983
Box 6 Folder 2
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
1983
Box 6 Folder 3
1983
Box 6 Folder 4
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
1983
Box 6 Folder 5
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
1983
Box 6 Folder 6
Photos-Geological Sciences Facility
1983
Box 6 Folder 7
Construction Department
Box 6 Folder 8
Photos-Various campus buildings
1970s
Box 6 Folder 9
Various campus photos
Box 6 Folder 10
Facts About Cornell
Box 6 Folder 11
Day Hall space issues (I)
1969-1972
Box 6 Folder 12
Day Hall space issues (II)
1969-1972
Box 6 Folder 13
Day Hall space issues (III)
1969-1972
Box 6 Folder 14
Transcript of talk given by Steven Muller
1969
Box 6 Folder 15
Book: Status of Old Country Club Land in Cayuga Heights
Box 6 Folder 16
Book: Campus Development Guidelines, Cornell University
1969
Box 7
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 8
Framed photograph: Jason Seley sculpture, Cornell University
Box 8
Framed photograph: Wilson Synchrotron exterior, Cornell University
Box 9
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 10 Folder 1
Dedications
Box 10 Folder 2
CU construction progress photos
Box 10 Folder 3
Snee Hall
Box 10 Folder 4
Living Units for Men
Box 10 Folder 5
Newman Lab
Box 10 Folder 6
Appointment letter
Box 10 Folder 7
Log Book
1965-1966
Box 10 Folder 8
Beebe Lake and surrounding area
Box 10 Folder 9
Miscellaneous photos and slides of campus
Box 11 Folder 1
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 2
Photograph: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory
Box 11 Folder 3
Photograph: Arecibo
Box 12
Living Units for Men (2 copies)
1951
Box 12
Photographs: Arecibo
Box 12
Presentation: "Supplementary Facilities for the Laboatory of Nuclear Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Loose pages on board)
1952
Box 12
Photographs: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory
Box 12
Photographs: Wilson Nuclear Laboratory (loose photographs)
Box 13
Glass negatives of Arts Quad
n.d.
Box 13
Photographs: Aerial photos of various Cornell buildings
Box 13
Photographs: Arecibo
Box 13
Slides of Arecibo
Box 13
"Some Things I Remember about the Anabel Taylor Interfaith Chapel at Cornell University" by Robert M. Matyas
2012
Box 14 Folder 1
Drawings of Performing Arts Center
n.d.
Box 14 Folder 2
Synchrotron, interior construction
1953
Box 14 Folder 3
Ruth Uris Garden dedication group photo
n.d.
Box 14 Folder 4
Power plant, Uris Library and McGraw Tower
n.d.
Box 14 Folder 5
Slides: campus scenes, some sporting events and Johnson Museum
1980's
Box 14
10 loose photos of campus buildings mounted on foam board
n.d.
Box 15
Arecibo photos and prints