Talk:Ruth Sherman Tolman

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UCLA[edit]

The article describes how she received a degree from UCLA in 1917, however, the university was founded in 1919. Please advise. Jonathanator1 (talk) 08:03, 26 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

UC Berkeley Tolman Hall[edit]

Had a building (Tolman Hall) named after her. The psychology department was in it. I don't know if it is still there. I don't feel like researching it to add to the article right now, but maybe someone else can if I don't get around to it. 2601:644:8584:2010:FD03:B620:428F:7942 (talk) 21:33, 28 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

No, Tolman Hall at Berkeley is named for Edward Tolman, no relation. E Eng 23:10, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sources[edit]

Figureofnine; tagging you from Oppenheimer talk page

So, the main book I found was An Atomic Love Story: The Extraordinary Women in Robert Oppenheimer's Life - it's book by Patricia Klaus and Shirley Streshinsky and focuses on the three women central to his life: Kitty, Jean Tatlock, and Tolman.

Then there is this: The Tolman/Bacher House where Ruth and Richard Tolman lived.

As for the current sources used: I'm good with The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: Pioneering Lives to the Mid-20th Century. The Huffpost article seems well researched as well. The remaining source is a dead link so there isn't much I can do there.

And, of course, there are mentions of her in Oppenheimer's books.

Given that it will be a short article, I imagine this much might be enough.

Edit to add: If you find anything, feel free to add it here! -- Omnis Scientia (talk) 07:24, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks very much. Seems like enough to establish notability. Figureofnine (talk • contribs) 12:57, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Great! I'll see what I can do. -- Omnis Scientia (talk) 13:31, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I think this much will do. I've rewritten a few portions, added some info about her early life. She comes from a notable family so I've mentioned that as well. Have relegated Oppenheimer to two paragraphs in "Personal life".

I think this article is well-sourced now. -- Omnis Scientia (talk) 22:53, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]