Chapman family papers.
Chapman family.1827-1973.
George W. Cullum papers.
Cullum, George W. (George Washington), 1809-1892, USMA 1833.
In this letter, Cadet Grant mentions the inverse square law of light.
Ulysses S. Grant papers.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, USMA 1843.
Cadets performing experiments with an Atwood Machine. [Department of Natural and Experimental Philosophy] Stockbridge, William H., d. 1933.
Von Schriltz family papers.
Von Schriltz family. 1934-1970.
October 20, 1938
I have the swellest Physics P. He helps us a lot by doing work that we’ll be able to use after we get to the board. Lt. Ward (W.A. or A.W.) is his name. I like him. He’s a teacher as well as an instructor. He told us to set up the problem first and get the slide rule answer later if we had time...I’m a little tired now but so comforting to know that spec will be sufficient to pass under Lt. Ward. He is really interested in our getting the work and is an aid rather than a liability. I guess I’ve about reached the place where going proficient so as not to be found is my ambition in Math and Physics. I rather doubt if doing real well will make a great deal of difference when I get out.
Von Schriltz family papers. Von Schriltz family. 1934-1970.
October 22, 1938
A bit of bragging, I did very well in physics today not only because of my spec and because of the swellness of Lt. Ward but also because (stung by Brewer’s inadvertent remark that I was specing rather than studying) I did try (with fair success) to understand it.
Von Schriltz family papers.
Von Schriltz family. 1934-1970.
[Miscellaneous Lab apparatus - Dept. of Natural and Experimental Philosophy]
Stockbridge, William H., d. 1933.The Special Collections holds rare books, diaries, letters, maps, photographs, and other unique items.
The Archives consist of the Academy records since 1802, with staff records (demerits, grades, regulations).
Here are a selection of cadet letters and diary entries describing their experiences studying Physics. All content is from the Archives and Special Collections, USMA Library.
Cadet Letters Home: The academic experience, featuring Physics