Glenn Theodore Seaborg Diaries, 1927-1946

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Glenn Theodore Seaborg Diaries, 1927-1946

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Glenn Theodore Seaborg (1912-1999) was a Nobel prize winner in chemistry credited with the discovery of plutonium and nine other new elements. He published books and over 250 articles and papers throughout his career. The collection consists of Seaborg's diaries and journals, and a history of the Met Lab section C-I.

3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)

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University of California, Los Angeles. Library Special Collections.

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