Michael Amrine Papers
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
- Creation: 1933 - 1971
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1970
Creator
- Amrine, Michael, 1919?-1974 (Person)
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.
Biographical Note
Michael Amrine (1918-1974) began his career in journalism in 1934, working for a number of years with the Federation of Atomic Scientists while editing the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. Amrine is the author of a number of books, including This Awesome Challenge (1964).
Extent
29.75 Cubic Feet (38 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Storage Location
Materials are stored offsite and a minimum of three days advance notice is required for use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Renee Amrine, 1976.
- Title
- Michael Amrine Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Washington, D.C.
- Date
- 1976
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2023-11: Edited for DACS compliance by John Zarrillo.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu