5:23. Amrine Correspondence, 1959-1964., 1959-1964, bulk: 1959 - 1964

File — Box: 5, Folder: 23

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers include a large quantity of Amrine's literary manuscripts, together with correspondence, print and near print material relating to a number of subjects, most importantly, atomic energy research and development.

Correspondents include: Albert Einstein, Hans Bethe, Harold Urey, Thomas Hart Benton and William Allen White. Other materials include a collection of black and white still photographs relating to Amrine's research interests and tape recorded interviews, used as background for a number of his books.

Dates

1959-1964
Majority of material found within 1959 - 1964

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 29.75 Cubic Feet (38 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Letters and memos, most describing the editorial development in 1964 of a book on President Lyndon B. Johnson's first 100 days in office. A 1959 letter also describes the publication of excerpts of an unnamed project in Life magazine.