C.L. Stong Papers
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Stong, C.L., 1902-1975 (electrical engineer)
Electricity and Modern Physics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
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1952-1976
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12.6 Cubic feet (38 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0012
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
These papers are the files of the editor of "The Amateur Scientist" section of the Scientific American from 1952 to 1976. 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 arti...
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International Standards Organization (ISO).
Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Division of, NMAH, SI.
Bemer, Robert M.
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1958-1979
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4.6 Cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0310
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Correspondence, reports, publications, meeting minutes, and bulletins of standards committees relating to ALGOL, COBOL, and the International Standards Organization (ISO) subcommittee on character sets (ANSI X3L2). The ALGOL records include correspondence to the ALGOL Maintenance Subcommittee (Association for Computing Machinery) and information a...
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Herken, Gregg, 1947-
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circa 1980-1990
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 96-060
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists personal papers created by military historian Gregg Herken, Chairman of the Department of Space History, National Air and Space Museum. These papers contain research notes for his three books, Cardinal Choices: Presidential Science Advising From the Atomic Bomb to SDI, The Winning Weapon: The Atomic Bomb in the Col...
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Hindle, Brooke
- Dates:
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circa 1944-1985
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43 cu. ft. (43 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7363
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.
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Hurd, Paul David, 1921-
- Dates:
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1938-1982 and undated
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30.30 cu. ft. (60 document boxes) (2 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7311
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers document the professional career and to a lesser extent the personal life of Paul D. Hurd, Jr., between 1938 and 1982. Particularly well represented in the papers is material concerning his research on the insect order Hymenoptera; his teaching and research career at the University of California, Berkeley; his administrative ...
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Singer, S. Fred (Siegfried Fred), 1924-
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1953-1989
bulk 1960-1980
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54.5 Cubic Feet ((50 records center boxes))
- Collection ID:
- NASM.1989.0130
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National Air and Space Museum Archives
This collection consists of Singer's personal papers. The material consists of correspondence and research files, as well as financial records. The collection covers Singer's career beginning with his tenure at Maryland and continued through his retirement in 1989.
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Mathematics, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
Data Processing Digest, Inc.
Physical Sciences, Division of (NMAH, Smithsonian Institution).
Milligan, Margaret
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1955-1974
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15.6 Cubic feet (48 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0235
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Magazine and newspaper clippings (1955-1974) from various sources, on the development of the computer industry; six rolls of microfilm (1955-1966); and issues of Data Processing Digest, 1970-1974.
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Multhauf, Robert P.
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circa 1957-1987
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7467
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These papers consist largely of correspondence documenting Multhauf's participation in various national and international organizations, most notably the American Council of Learned Societies, History of Science Society, International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science, National Air and Space Administration Historical Committee, ...
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Shaw, J. Clifford (John Clifford), 1922-1991
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1933-1993
bulk 1950-1971
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20.5 Cubic feet (59 boxes, 4 oversize folders)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0580
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The John Clifford Shaw papers contain reports, research notes, correspondence, memorandum, and diagrams documenting Shaw's development of one of the earliest list processing languages (IPL) and an early interactive, time sharing program, the JOHNNIAC Open Shop System (JOSS). The collection also contains printed material on the RAND Corporation and the evolution of the artificial intelligence and electronic computer industry in the 1950s and 1960s. In addition there is biographical material documenting Shaw's personal interests, family, and academic career.
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Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
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1934 - 1988
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140 Cubic feet (359 boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0266
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Personal papers of Dr. Kranzberg from his undergraduate years at Amherst College through his professional career. Collection documents his involvement with development of the new field of history of technology and his role as principal founder of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT); work as consultant and advisor to domestic and international agencies, colleges, and universities; personal affiliations, lectureships, publications; and teaching and administrative activities for more than 40 years as a college professor.