Oral History interview with Martin Schwarzschild, 1975 July 30.

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Oral History interview with Martin Schwarzschild, 1975 July 30.

A preliminary interview with Martin Schwarzschild prior to the Sources for the History of Modern Astrophysics Project. They discuss developments in astrophysics and astronomy and possible people to interview for the project and why.

Preliminary transcript: 31 pages.Audio tapes: 1 cassette.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6862532

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Weart, Spencer R., 1942-....

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