Papers, 1946-1993.

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Papers, 1946-1993.

The collection documents Arnold's professional career, especially his work on Carbon-14 dating, gamma rays, the Apollo 11, 12, 15, and 16 missions, lunar sample research, meteorites, and solar and lunar history. The collection is also rich in materials related to NASA and to the early history of UCSD. The collection includes grant proposals, materials related to research projects such as data, discussion of experiments and results, meeting minutes from both science and UCSD committees, and audio recordings. Some prominent names found in the collection are Robert N. Hamburger, Martin Kamen, Willard F. Libby, Roger Revelle, Hans Suess, Harold Urey, and Herbert York.

31.95 linear ft.

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

Arnold, James, 1923-2012

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Chemist and planetary scientist. From the description of Papers, 1946-1993. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84447597 Biography James Richard Arnold (b.1923- ), professor and chemist, received his bachelor degree, masters, and Ph.D degrees at Princeton University in 1943, 1945 and 1946 respectively. While doing graduate work, Arnold was associated with the Manhattan Project for the years 1943-1945. After completing his Ph.D...