Oral history interview with William C. Norris, 1986 July 28 and Oct. 1.

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Oral history interview with William C. Norris, 1986 July 28 and Oct. 1.

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Norris begins by describing his employment before World War II, his civilian work with the Navy, and his commission in the Naval Reserve. He then discusses his work with Communications Supplementary Activities-Washington. Norris' description of the formation and operations of ERA after the war comprises the majority of the first half of the interview.

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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