Roland A. Lynn papers, 1955-1959
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1955-1959
Biographical Note
Roland A. Lynn earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland in 1927. In 1931, he transferred from General Electric to the Engineering Department of the National Broadcasting Company. At RCA Laboratories, he contributed to the development of the Mark II synthesizer (also known as the Victor synthesizer) with Herbert Belar and Harry F. Olson. Lynn’s work focused on instrumentation and recording technologies.
Scope and Content
The Roland A. Lynn papers are composed of schematics and electronic instrumental scores related to Lynn’s contributions in developing the Mark II musical synthesizer at RCA Laboratories from 1955 to 1959.
Sixteen of Lynn's lab notebooks (1951-1958) can be found in Record group 26.
Arrangement
Folders arranged alphabetically by subject.
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
Folders arranged alphabetically by subject.
Provenance
Donated to the David Sarnoff Library by the Sarnoff Corporation in 2007.
Processing Notes
Processed by Rachael A. Beyer, 2014.
Related Names
Subject
- Lynn, Roland A. (Person)
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
