Smithsonian Institution Archives

Robert P. Multhauf Papers, 1947-2004 and undated

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA05-059
Creators:
Multhauf, Robert P.
Dates:
1947-2004 and undated
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
Repository:
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History of Science Society and the Society for History of Technology; research notebooks; manuscripts of published and unpublished works, including work on the growth of technology and the origins of European firearms; research notes; and personal materials, including materials from junior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.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 05-059, Robert P. Multhauf Papers

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Personal Papers


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