Oral history interview with Hugh Duncan, 1986 Aug. 14.

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Oral history interview with Hugh Duncan, 1986 Aug. 14.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63276399

Duncan begins by describing his engineering education and entrance into the Navy in World War II. He discusses his work at Communications Supplementary Activities-Washington and the events leading to the formation of Engineering Research Associates (ERA). Topics include: the introduction of John E. Parker to Engstrom, Meader, and Norris by the financial brokerage firm of Auchincloss, Redpath, and Parker, the work of John Howard, the level of Navy involvement with ERA, research activities, especially regarding memory devices, and the management of the firm.

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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