Oral history interview with Sandra M. Faber, 2002 July 31.

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Oral history interview with Sandra M. Faber, 2002 July 31.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84274303

Biographical oral history with Sandra M. Faber. Topics discussed include childhood and education; family background. Classes at Swarthmore and Harvard. Extensive discussion about Faber's scientific research including her work on large scale structure of the universe and cold dark matter. Reaction to work of colleagues. Discussion about astronomy and religion. Large telescopes and current plans for bigger instruments. Changes during course of career.

Sound recording: 4 audio cassettes.Transcript: 149 pp.

American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library

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