Papers, 1918-1983 (bulk 1939-1967).

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Papers, 1918-1983 (bulk 1939-1967).

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Correspondence, writings, memoranda, agendas, speeches, transcripts of radio broadcasts, interviews, biographical materials, clippings, printed material, photos, and other papers, relating chiefly to Reichelderfer's career in meteorology as chief of U.S. Weather Bureau (1938-1963); together with material relating to his activities as U.S. representative on the World Meteorological Organization's typhoon mission to Thailand (1966-1967). Topics include weather bureau policies, plans, and programs, American and European forecasting methods, weather control and modification, artificial rainmaking, weather and wartime operations, meteorological satellites, and early private meteorological services.

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