Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0110
- Creators:
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Varian, Russell H., 1898-1959 (electrical engineer)
- Dates:
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1937.
- Languages:
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Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Two notebooks, April 12-July 14 and July 14-September 8, 1937, documenting development of the klystron tube at Stanford University.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Russell H. Varian was co-inventor of the klystron tube, important in the development of radar. Varian worked at various times for Stanford University, Humble Oil Company, Farnsworth Television Corporation, and the Sperry Gyroscope Company, before founding Varian Associates with his brother Sigmund.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisiton
Russell H. Varian,gift,1958
Processing Information
Collection processed by NMAH Staff, undated
Custodial History
Transferred from the Division of Electricity (now Division of Work and Industry), 5/25/84.
Using the Collection
Preferred Citation
Russell H. Varian Papers, 1937, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
P.O. Box 37012
Suite 1100, MRC 601
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
archivescenter@si.edu
