Alfred O.C. Nier papers, 1930-1996.

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Alfred O.C. Nier papers, 1930-1996.

The collection consists of correspondence, research data, instrument designs, conference papers and reports, talks and lectures, and class materials of Alfred O.C. Nier, University of Minnesota physicist best known for his work in mass spectrometer design, the Manhattan Project, and space science research.

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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