Reminiscences [sound recording] : an address at the American Physical Society, Southeastern Section, 1962 April 5.

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Reminiscences [sound recording] : an address at the American Physical Society, Southeastern Section, 1962 April 5.

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Franck discusses the origins of modern physics from 1890; the study and changing focus of physics education; mentions many famous physicists who were his contemporaries in the first half of the 20th century.

1 sound tape reel (51 minutes) : 7 1/2 ips, analog, mono. ; 7 in.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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Franck, James, 1882-1964

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