Papers, 1921-1971.

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Papers, 1921-1971.

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This collection contains correspondence, diaries, notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, photographs, and memorabilia. These papers relate to Fink's interests in religion, free thinking, atheism, humanism, rationalism, and public affairs. Also included are his inventions and patents, professional writings and research, and his work with the Sam Laboratories of Columbia University for the Manhattan Project. Organizations discussed include the American Humanist Society (Fink was President, 1960-1961) and the Iowa Rationalist Society. Fink also attempted to disprove the general theory of relativity.

12.39 linear ft. (30 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7377767

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Fink, George.

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Physicist. George A. Fink (1906-1971) graduated from Iowa State University in 1931. He became an atomic physicist, mechanical engineer, and a free thinker. From the description of Papers, 1921-1971. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 36166788 ...

Iowa Rationalist Society.

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American Humanist Society.

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Manhattan Project (U.S.)

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