About the Forum on the History and Philosophy of Physics
The Forum on the History and Philosophy of Physics was established in 1980 (originally as the Division of History of Physics) to bring together physicists, historians, and other members of APS with an interest in the history of physics and its impact on culture, education, and physics research itself. In 1992 it changed from a Division to a Forum, and in 2021 it added the philosophy of physics to its remit, becoming the FHPP. The Forum issues a semiannual Newsletter and organizes and sponsors sessions at the annual APS meetings.
Apart from Arnold Thackray, whom we were unable to reach, those active in the founding of the Division of the History of Physics, now the FHPP, have given their permission to post the following letters:
Founding Letters
APS Council
Newsletters