Norman Hurd Ricker papers, 1920-1980.

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Norman Hurd Ricker papers, 1920-1980.

The papers of physicist Norman Hurd Ricker are composed of 25 boxes, and include the notes and papers related to Ricker's work in industrial research and his academic career. The boxes contain Ricker's autobiography, published papers, photographs depicting his experience at Rice University and many of his field expeditions, as well as notes, calculations, and graphs in various media, used in his research and writing. The materials have maintained the structure in which they were received from Ricker's files. Dates range from 1916-1978.

12 linear feet, 25 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7392478

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Ricker, Norman Hurd, 1896-1980

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Physicist (acoustics, geophysics) and inventor. Physicist, Hughes Tool Company, 1928-1933; senior research physicist, Carter Oil Company, 1938-1958; on physics faculty at University of Oklahoma from 1959. From the description of Papers, 1914-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81273628 Physicist (acoustics, geophysics) and inventor. Physicist, Hughes Tool Company (1928-1933); senior research physicist, Carter Oil Company (1938-1958); and on the physics faculty at University...

Hughes Tool Company

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Western electric company

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The Western Electric Company was a subsidiary of the American Telephone & Telegraph Company. The firm manufactured a wide variety of telephone equipment at its Hawthorne Works in Chicago, Illinois. A notable series of worker efficiency experiments known as the Hawthorne Studies were staged at the plant between 1924 and 1933. From the description of Photograph album, 1925. (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 52815587 From the description of Western Electric Com...

University of Oklahoma.

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Carter Oil. Jersey Production Research Center.

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Humble Oil and Refining Company (Incorporated in Texas)

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