Madison, Wisconsin: University Archives and Records Management Services
Summary
Charles "Charlie" Holbrow was an early member of the Ford scholars, a group of younger students allowed to enter University early. In a move heavily influenced by his father, Holbrow chose to attend UW out of the possible four Ford-participating schools. While at UW as an undergraduate he studied history and was awarded a degree in the subject in 1955. Ever influenced by his love of math and science however, Holbrow returned to UW to pursue a PhD in physics which was conferred in 1963.