Louis N. Ridenour Papers 1917-1960 (bulk 1945-1959)

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Louis N. Ridenour Papers 1917-1960 (bulk 1945-1959)

Physicist and author. Correspondence, journals, reports, writings, printed matter, photographs, and other items relating to science policy issues concerning nuclear energy and computer technology as well as Ridenour's contribution to the development and application of radar technology during World War II.

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Weeks, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1898-1989

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Edward A. Weeks (1898-1989) was an author, essayist, and editor for the Atlantic Monthly . He was also author of more than 10 books, including: Breaking into Print: an Editor's Advice on Writing (1962); In Friendly Candor [1959]; and Writers and Friends (1981). Weeks opposed censorship and, during the 1920's, served as chairman of the Massachusetts Committee to Reform Book Censorship. From the guide to the Edward Weeks Letter to Mrs. Henry Pettit (MS 235), 16 June 1961...

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Spaatz, Carl, 1891-1974

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Carl Andrew Spaatz (born Spatz; June 28, 1891 – July 14, 1974), nicknamed "Tooey", was an American World War II general. As commander of Strategic Air Forces in Europe in 1944, he successfully pressed for the bombing of the enemy's oil production facilities as a priority over other targets. He became Chief of Staff of the newly formed United States Air Force in 1947. Spaatz retired with the rank of general on June 30, 1948. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Servic...

Benjamin, Curtis G., 1901-1983

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Alsop, Joseph, 1910-1989

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Morton, Charles W., 1899-1967

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Charles W. Morton (b. 1899) worked on the Pitchfork Ranch near Meeteetse, Wyoming, in 1916. His reminiscences of this experience, entitled "Solo in Wyoming" appeared in the January 1966 Atlantic Monthly. From the description of Manuscripts, 1965. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28209488 American author and editor; department editor at Atlantic Monthly. From the description of Charles Morton collection, 1890-1967. (Boston Uni...

Flanagan, Dennis, 1919-2005

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Flanagan was born in Bucks County, PA in 1919. He attended the University of Michigan, majoring in English. Worked for Life Magazine as the science editor and in 1947 he left to create a popular science magazine. He eventually created Scientific American, which was first published in May 1948. He served as editor until he retired in 1984. From the description of Dennis Flanagan papers, 1952-1988. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 165394063 Editor. ...

Maurer, Herrymon, 1914-1998

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Shinohara, Kenʼichi, 1905-

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Bennett, Ralph D.

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Bennett was born in 1900. From the description of Physicists, engineers, and naval mines, 1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80932072 Ralph J. Bennett and his wife, Ruby or Rubie, lived in Coopersville (Mich.). They were both avid collectors of various stamps. They were probably members of the Kalamazoo Philatelic Society. They operated Bennett's Garage in 1953. Ralph was a real estate agent, 1934-1954. On her 1942 ration card, Ruby was described as being 4'8" tall, weighi...

Bowles, Edward Lindley, 1897-1990

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Ridenour, Louis N. (Louis Nicot), 1911-1959

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Ridenour was dean of the Graduate College and professor of Physics, 1947-1951, University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). From the description of Papers, 1946-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154303021 Physicist and author. From the description of Louis N. Ridenour papers, 1917-1960 (bulk 1945-1959). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984016 Biographical Note ...

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Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967

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Ledgerwood, Byron K.

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Handsfield, Hugh, 1911-

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Nelson, Oliver A.

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Svirsky, Leon, 1904-1974

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Biography Cousins was born on June 24, 1915 in Union Hill, New Jersey; attended Teachers College, Columbia University; began working at New York post as the education editor, 1934-35; worked at Current history as book reviewer, literary editor, and managing editor, 1935-40; married Eleanor (Ellen) Kopf in 1939; executive editor (1940-42), and editor-in-chief (1942-71) of Saturday Review Of Literature, later known as Saturday Review; editor of...

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Philip Gordon Wylie was born in Beverly, Mass. In 1902. He attended Princeton University during 1920-1923. A writer of fiction and nonfiction, his output included hundreds of short stories, articles, serials, syndicated newspaper columns, novels and works of social criticism. He also wrote screenplays while in Hollywood, was an editor for Farrar & Rinehart, served on the Dade County (Fla.) Defense Council, was a director of the Lerner Marine Laboratory, and at one time was a special advisor ...

Baker, Cary F.

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Marcy served as Secretary of War under James K. Polk, 1845-1849. From the description of William L. Marcy letter : Washington [D.C.], to Col. J.D. Stevenson, New York City, ALS, 1846 June 26. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 43771263 Officer, Second U.S. Cavalry, 1868-1892. From the description of Report of Lieutenant Gustavus C. Doane, 1870 Dec.15. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 43955079 U.S. gov...

Paterson, Isabel, 1886-1961

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Bryson, Lyman

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Educator. From the description of Reminiscences of Lyman Lloyd Bryson : oral history, 1951. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 86131513 Radio and television broadcaster, author, and educator. Full name: Lyman Lloyd Bryson. From the description of Lyman Bryson papers, 1893-1978 (bulk 1917-1959). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980008 Biographical Note ...

Reid, James M.

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Affiliated with Harcourt Brace & Company. From the description of Correspondence with Johan Thorsten Sellin, 1953. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 243780642 ...