Papers of Gerald Wasserburg.

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Papers of Gerald Wasserburg.

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Includes material from Wasserburg's geological, planetological and cosmic research. Spanning more than five decades, the collection includes material from early meteorite research with Harold Urey; involvement with NASA on the Apollo missions; experiments with lunar samples; and the prodigious output of his research group, the Lunatic Asylum. Also includes a wealth of memorabilia, photos of lunar landings, ephemera, and audiovisual materials, in addition to documentation of Wasserburg's role on many scientific advisory committees.

100 linear feet.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

Wasserburg, Gerald J. (Gerald Joseph), 1927-

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Geophysicist; John D. MacArthur Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Caltech and 1986 Crafoord Laureate. Known for work in planetary science. From the description of Papers of Gerald Wasserburg. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154306144 ...

Urey, Harold Clayton, 1893-

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Died in 1981. From the description of Oral history interview with Harold Clayton Urey, 1964 March 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84584513 Epithet: US chemist, Nobel laureate British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x0000b4 Mildred Cohn was a biochemist and biophysicist. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1938 and was a research associate in biochemistry at several univers...