Letters to John A. Wheeler, 1977.

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Letters to John A. Wheeler, 1977.

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A collection of letters, "A Family Gathering," assembled from Wheeler's colleagues and students, concerning recollections of their work and association with him, and of his influence on their professional careers. Presented on the occasion of his retirement (1977) as professor at Princeton University. Correspondents include: Henry H. Barschall, Aage Bohr, Richard P. Feynman, and Daniel Sperber.

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American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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