Superconducting Super Collider Collection

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Superconducting Super Collider Collection

1985-1992; bulk 1987-1989

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The collection was assembled by Museum curators and documents the efforts of persons in eight states to have the Superconducting Super Collider (SSC), a particle accelerator, built in their state. Also documents efforts in each state to oppose locating the SSC in their state. The collection contains correspondence, press kits, posters, signs, bumper stickers, leaflets, handbills, clippings, photographs, and a videotape.

4 Cubic feet (8 boxes)

eng, Latn

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 8221885

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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