Papers of Frederick V. Hunt, 1927-1970

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Papers of Frederick V. Hunt, 1927-1970

Frederick Vinton Hunt (1905-1972) was a scientist and Harvard University professor who contributed substantially to acoustical engineering. His papers document his professional activities and date chiefly from after World War II.

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Harvard University Archives.

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