6:22. Miscellaneous Correspondence and Clippings, 1959-1961., 1959-1961, bulk: 1959 - 1961
Scope and Contents
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
- 1959-1961
- Majority of material found within 1959 - 1961
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 29.75 Cubic Feet (38 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Various Typed Letters to and from Michael Amrine, 1961. Folder also contains a 1959 article by Pearl S. buck and clippings from 1961 relating to the death of writer Albert Deutsch. Contents of folder may relate to materials contained in Folders 6:20 and 6:21.
Creator
- From the Collection: Amrine, Michael, 1919?-1974 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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