Leland J. Haworth Papers 1944-1977 (bulk 1963-1969)

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Leland J. Haworth Papers 1944-1977 (bulk 1963-1969)

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Physicist, educator, and research director. Diary, correspondence, subject files, speeches, writings, telephone logs, minutes of meetings, appointment books, newspaper clippings, biographical material, and photographs primarily related to Haworth's career as director of the National Science Foundation and as special assistant to the president of Associated Universities, Inc.

18,000 items; 35 containers; 14 linear feet

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Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6356931

Library of Congress. Manuscript Division

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A federally funded research laboratory founded in 1947. Operated by Associated Universities, Inc., sponsored by nine northeastern universities under a contract with the United States Department of Energy, the Laboratory conducts research in high energy physics, basic energy sciences, nuclear energy, nuclear and medium energy physics and chemistry, and basic life sciences, including biology and medical use and effects of radiation, radioisotopes, and other nuclear tools. Environmental and energy ...

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Haworth, Leland J. (Leland John), 1904-

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Physicist, educator, research director, member Atomic Energy Commission, and director of the National Science Foundation. Died 1979. From the description of Papers of Leland J. Haworth, 1960-1977. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80602331 Biographical Note 1904, July 11 Born, Flint, Mich. 1925 A.B., India...

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