Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Guide to the Harold R. D. Roess Papers

Summary

Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.0048
Creators:
Roess, Harold R.D. (radio engineer)
Dates:
circa 1920-1964
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Cubic feet
6 boxes
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
These papers document the career and interests of Roess, especially radio rebroadcasting stations, radio navigation, radar, antennas, Naval Research Laboratory projects, and radio broadcasting. Includes blueprints, schematics, technical literature, reprints, manuals, photographs, correspondence, and notes.

Arrangement

Arrangement
The collection is divided into three series.
Series 1: Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Materials
Series 2: Photographs
Series 3: Radio Materials

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Radio engineer for Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company; later worked for the Naval Research Laboratory.

Administration

Author
NMAH Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Harold R.D. Roess Papers were originally donated to the Division of Electricity by Harold R.D. Roess' daughter, Ms. O'Mara, circa 1972.
Processing Information
Collection processed by NMAH Staff, undated
Custodial History
Transferred from the Division of Electricity to the Archives Center, May 12, 1983.

Using the Collection

Preferred Citation
Harold R. D. Roess Papers, ca. 1920-1964, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Technical literature -- Electric equipment Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Electrical equipment Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Electricity and Modern Physics Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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