Walter Maurice Elsasser papers, 1927-1987.

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Walter Maurice Elsasser papers, 1927-1987.

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The papers consist of correspondence, writings and some personal material. They span the period 1927-89 although the manuscript material does not begin until 1955. Although best known for his geophysical work, Elsasser believed his controversial ideas on theoretical biology were what historians would want to study. The papers are most complete in biology.

4 linear ft. (10 document boxes)

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Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Elsasser, Walter M., 1904-

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Seitz, Frederick, 1911-2008

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