Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the C.L. Stong Papers

Summary
Color Theory
Color Theory
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0012
Creators:
Stong, C.L., 1902-1975 (electrical engineer)
Dates:
1952-1976
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
12.6 Cubic feet
38 boxes
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
These papers are the files of the editor of "The Amateur Scientist" section of the
Scientific American
from 1952 to 1975. They are arranged chronologically by date of article. The feature was started in 1952 as an expansion of "The Amateur Astronomer" section of the periodical. The papers include files of Stong's predecessor and files for articles prepared but not published before his death. The files contain correspondence with authors and readers, original illustrations, and reprints of articles.
Arrangement
Arrangement
Divided into 69 series, including: (1) Aerodynamics; (2) Analogue; (3) Antibubbles; (4) Antitwister; (5) Archeology; (6) Astronomical Instruments other than telescopes & photographs; (7) Birds; (8) Cavendish; (9) Clocks; (10) Collagen; (11) Color; (12) Cooling; (13) Coriolis; (14) Crystals; (15) Differentials; (16) Electrical Discharge; (17) Electrochemistry; (18) Electronics; (19) Electrostatics; (20) Experiments; (21) Fish; (22) Gibberellins; (23) Glass; (24) Gravitation; (25) Hall effect; (26) Hekeshaw; (27) Hilsch; (28) Holograms; (29) Hydrophone; (39) Interferometer; (31) Isotension; (32) Laser; (33) Liesegang; (34) Liquids; (35) Magnetics; (36) Mathematical Machines; (37) Mead; (38) Meteorology; (39) Micron; (40) Microscopy; etc.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
C. L. Stong (1902-1975), an electrical engineer with the Western Electric Company from 1926 to 1962, became editor of "The Amateur Scientist" feature of the
Scientific American
in 1957 and held that position until his death.
Administration
Author
Robert Harding
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Mildred Stong, 1976.
Processing Information
Processed by Robert S. Harding, April 1984; Revised D. Haberstich, 5/16/05; Revised Joe Hursey, May 2014.
Custodial History
Collection transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Electricity and Nuclear Energy (now known as the Division of Work and Industry), April 13, 1983.
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
C. L. Stong Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Keywords
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