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6:3. Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1949-1953., 1949-1953, bulk: 1949 - 1953

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 3

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

  • 1949-1953
  • Majority of material found within 1949 - 1953

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

Container Summary

Letters and typed manuscripts sent to Michael Amrine between 1949 and 1953, including a 1952 fact sheet on the U.S. Navy submarine USS Nautilus and a 1952 status report on atomic energy by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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