Conference on Science Manuscripts (1960 : Washington, D.C.) Records, 1958-1964.

Mss.509.063 C76

Date: 1958-1964 | Size: 1 Linear feet, Ca. 1000 items.

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Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, papers, accounts, etc., about a conference at Washington, D.C., 5-6 May 1960, to discuss the need, feasibility, and methods of collecting, preserving, and studying the papers of scientists. Nathan Reingold was chairman of the conference.

Collection Information

Physical description

Circa 1000 items (1 linear ft.).

Provenance

Presented by Dr. Nathan Reingold, 1965 (2608ms).

General

The papers read at this conference are printed in "Isis" 53/1 (1962).

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Accounts.

Subject(s)

Science -- Documentation.
Science -- Manuscripts.