Dunham, Theodore J., 1897-1984

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Theodore Dunham was a physicist, astronomer, and physician.

From the description of Papers, 1930-1984. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122464827

From the guide to the Theodore Dunham papers, 1930-1984, 1930-1984, (American Philosophical Society)

Astrophysicist (astronomical spectroscopy, planetary atmospheres, spectrophotometry) and biophysicist. Astronomer, Mount Wilson Observatory, 1927-1947; chief of the optical instruments section of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, 1942-1947; and scientific director for the Fund for Astrophysical Research, 1936-1971, president from 1971.

From the description of Selected papers [microform], 1921-1979, (bulk 1930-1960). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80616370

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associatedWith Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy. corporateBody
associatedWith Bok, Bart J. (Bart Jan), 1906-1983. person
associatedWith Center for History of Physics (American Institute of Physics). corporateBody
associatedWith Harvard College Observatory. corporateBody
associatedWith McMath, Robert R. (Robert Raynolds), 1891-1962. person
associatedWith Milne, Edward Arthur, 1896-1950. person
associatedWith Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. corporateBody
associatedWith Mount Stromlo Observatory. corporateBody
associatedWith Oliphant, Mark, Sir, 1901- person
associatedWith Russell, Henry Norris, 1877-1957. person
associatedWith Shapley, Harlow, 1885-1972. person
associatedWith Spitzer, Lyman, 1914-1997. person
associatedWith Struve, Otto, 1897-1963. person
associatedWith Unsöld, Albrecht, 1905- person
associatedWith Woolley, Richard van der Riet, Sir. person
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Astronomical instruments
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Medical physics
Optical instruments
Telescopes
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Astrophysicists
Physicists
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Birth 1897

Death 1984

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