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Science and Technology, Department of (NMAH)
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
Gilfillan, Seabury Colum (college instructor)
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1921-1978
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1 Cubic foot (5 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0461
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The collection documents S. Colum Gilfillan, a charter member of the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) in 1958 and his SHOT correspondence, particularly with Melvin Kranzberg.
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Society for the History of Technology
Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
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1956-2017
- Size:
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353 Cubic feet (378 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0400
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
The Society for the History of Technology Records (SHOT) consists of documents relating to SHOT from its inception in 1958- [0ngoing]. The collection is divided into two subgroups: Subgroup I, General Records, 1956-2009 which consist of papers generated and received by Melvin Kranzberg in his various roles as an officer of SHOT, as well as papers of other SHOT officers. Subgroup II,Technology and Culture Records, 1958-2009, consists of documents relating to the Society's journal, Technology and Culture. T & C is a quarterly publication containing articles of interest to and written by historians and students of technology. The records consist of material generated by Melvin Kranzberg in his role as editor-in-chief, 1959-1981 and by succeeding T&C editors.
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Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
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1934 - 1988
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140 Cubic feet (408 boxes
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- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0266
- Repository:
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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.
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History of Science Society
- Dates:
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1978-1984
- Size:
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1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 99-120
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
These records were created and maintained by Joan Warnow-Blewett in her duties as chair of the Joint Committee on Archives of Science and Technology (JCAST) from 1978 through 1984. They were kept in the archives of the Niels Bohr Library at the American Institute of Physics after the project was completed until April 1999. The records of ...
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Multhauf, Robert P.
- Dates:
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circa 1957-1987
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7 cu. ft. (7 record storage boxes)
- Collection ID:
- Record Unit 7467
- Repository:
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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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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
- Repository:
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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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Lemelson Center
- Dates:
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1997-1999
- Size:
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0.5 cu. ft. (1 document box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 08-040
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of records documenting the creation of the website, "Whole Cloth: Discovering Science and Technology Through American History." "Whole Cloth" was created by the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) with the support of the National Science Foundation, the Lemelson Center, and the Center for Children and Technolog...
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National Museum of American History. Division of Information Technology and Society
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1967-2008
- Size:
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1 cu. ft. (1 record storage box)
- Collection ID:
- Accession 17-227
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
This accession consists of the records of Bernard S. Finn, Curator Emeritus of electricity collections, documenting exhibition planning, development, and production at the National Museum of American History, Division of Information Technology and Society. Earlier records date from when Finn was in the Division of Electricity and Modern P...
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Information, Technology and Society, Div. of (NMAH, SI).
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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1950-1985.
- Size:
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0.3 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0697
- Repository:
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Reference materials, including photographs, internal memoranda, newsletters and other printed material, relating to various Texas Instruments' products.
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Information, Technology and Society, Div. of (NMAH, SI).
Hashimoto, Kazuo
Kilby, Jack
Hashimoto Corporation
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1954-1994.
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2 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0874
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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Collection consists of material documenting early telephone answering devices.