Acoustical and Electromechanical Research Laboratory records, 1918-1976
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1976
Historical Note
When RCA Laboratories was established in Princeton in 1942, Harry F. Olson was put in charge of the Acoustic Research Laboratory. He led the laboratory (renamed Acoustical Research Laboratory in 1951 and Acoustical and Electromechanical Research Laboratory in 1954) for its entire twenty-five year existence.
Olson’s lab conducted fundamental and applied research in sound reproduction, audio and video recording, and computer input-output systems.
Scope and Content
The Acoustical and Electromechanical Research Laboratory records document the research led by Harry F. Olson into acoustics and related fields. Files include articles, patents, correspondence, photographs, notes, and schematics covering a range of topics, with a particular focus on sound reproduction.
Arrangement
The record group is arranged in five series:
I. Harry F. Olson papers
II. Herbert Belar papers
III. Nils E. Lindenblad papers
IV. Roland A. Lynn papers
V. Adolph R. Morgan papers
Extent
From the Collection: 990 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection contains material from the Manuscripts and Archives Department (M&A) and the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department (AVD). Box prefixes indicate which department holds an individual file or item.
Boxes M&A 127-846, M&A 1061-1064, and M&A 1283-1313 are stored offsite. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Arrangement
The record group is arranged in five series:
I. Harry F. Olson papers
II. Herbert Belar papers
III. Nils E. Lindenblad papers
IV. Roland A. Lynn papers
V. Adolph R. Morgan papers
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Sarnoff Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Radio Corporation of America. David Sarnoff Research Center, Princeton, N.J (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
