Papers, 1963-1981.

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Papers, 1963-1981.

Files kept as president of the National Academy of Sciences, chairman of the National Science Board, and member of the Committee on Science and Public Policy, the latter two being affiliated with the National Science Foundation. Includes correspondence, memoranda, writings, and speeches.

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National Science Board (U.S.)

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National Science Foundation (U.S.)

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National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)

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The National Academy of Sciences, founded in Washington, D. C., in 1863, grew out of a desire for a body of scientists to give advice on scientific matters to the federal government. Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian, was a force behind its creation. From the description of National Academy of Sciences, 1863-1887 Records. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78403445 ...

Handler, Philip, 1917-1981

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Bio-chemist, educator, and government official. From the description of Papers, 1963-1981. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40067350 Professor (1939-1984) and chair (1949-1969) of the Department of Biochemistry at Duke University. From the description of Philip Handler papers, 1933-1982. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 60771492 ...