Rudolf Kompfner papers 1937-1981

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Rudolf Kompfner papers 1937-1981

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The Kompfner papers span the years 1937 to 1977 and concentrate primarily on his research interests while at Bell Laboratories, Stanford University and Oxford University. The collection includes general correspondence files, diaries (1937-41), notebooks and notes (1937-77), articles and reports (1937-80), awards and drawings. Additional material received 1985 and 1987 includes correspondence, research files, notebooks, patent records, and publications.

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Cecil H. Green Library. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Cecil H. Green Library. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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