David Hawkins papers, 1863-2001.

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David Hawkins papers, 1863-2001.

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David Hawkins (1913-2002), scientist, mathematician, philosopher and educator was the official historian of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico. A distinguished professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado from 1947 to1982, Hawkins felt passionate about educating the layman about science, especially about the destructive power of nuclear weapons. David and Frances Hawkins became leaders in improving science education for elementary schools and founded the Mountain View Center for Environmental Education at C.U. in 1970.

18.5 linear ft. (37 boxes, 2 oversize folders)

University of Colorado, Boulder

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University of Colorado, Boulder

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