Research, 1918-1976
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1976
Scope and Content
Subseries A is composed of reports, schematics, and photographs generated by Olson during his career in acoustics with RCA. This subseries also includes technical articles and book drafts written by Olson, as well as the numerous letters patent granted to him for his work. Also includes film, video and digital copies of the “Electronic Synthesizer” production. Olson is featured and the film also includes Herbert Belar, an engineer who worked on the project as well. The film describes how the synthesizer works but an example of the music is not heard.
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.
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
