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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Robert P. Multhauf Papers, 1947-2004 and undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA05-059
- Creators:
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Multhauf, Robert P.
- Dates:
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1947-2004 and undated
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of the papers of Robert P. Multauf, historian of science and former curator of chemistry and director of the National Museum of History and Technology. These materials consist of correspondence, both professional and personal, including correspondence with the History of Science Society and the Society for History of Technology; research notebooks; manuscripts of published and unpublished works, including work on the growth of technology and the origins of European firearms; research notes; and personal materials, including materials from junior high and high school, military records, teaching appointments; and traveling materials from trips to Japan and Europe.
These materials are arranged in the following subseries: 1) Correspondence; 2) Research; 3) Smithsonian; 4) Personal; and 5) Albums and scrapbooks.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-059, Robert P. Multhauf Papers
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Personal Papers
Keywords
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