RESEARCH CORPORATION ARCHIVES
The Research Corporation Archives cover the period from 1896 to present day. The manuscripts, personal papers, organizational records, visual materials, books and memorabilia contained within the Archives document the history and ideals of Research Corporation, as well as a number of significant advancements in the history of science. Some of those advancements include the work of Frederick Gardner Cottrell, founder of Research Corporation and inventor of the electrostatic precipitator; Robert Goddard’s early work with rocketry; Grote Reber and radio astronomy; and Charles Townes and the laser/maser.
The Archive reflects changes that have taken place in the conduct of science over the years, providing a fascinating example of the inspiration and fluidity the Foundation has exercised in order to impact science.
The primary focus of the Archives is the history, resources, activities and people of the Foundation. These materials are fully processed and are available to the foundation community, as well as scholars, authors and researchers who are interested in the foundation’s involvement in the history of scientific development.
FINDING AID to the RESEARCH CORPORATION ARCHIVES, (1896 - present)
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ARRANGEMENT: The Research Corporation Archive is organized in nine distinct record series:
I. history of the foundation
II. correspondence
III. biographical
IV. grants
V. manuscripts
VI. press
VII. publications
VIII. activity files
IX. photographs
In addition, there are five “special archives,” containing the papers of people whose efforts have impacted the foundation. These include Rachel Brown and Elizabeth Hazen; Frederick Gardner Cottrell; Grote Reber; Charles H. Townes; and Robert R. Williams and Robert E. Waterman.