O. W. (Owen Willans) Richardson papers, [ca. 1907-ca. 1959] Circa 1907-1959

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O. W. (Owen Willans) Richardson papers, [ca. 1907-ca. 1959] Circa 1907-1959

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This collection contains drafts of letters and copies of enclosures from Richardson and letters and enclosures from approximately 3500 authors. Represented are almost all the Nobel Laureates in physics before 1950.

75.0 Microfilm reel(s)

American Philosophical Society

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