Richard J. Klensch papers, 1936-2000
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1936-2000
Biographical Note
Richard J. Klensch worked for RCA Laboratories from 1952 until 1999, except for a stint at the RCA Graphic Systems Division from 1966 to 1972. Educated at the University of Illinois as an electrical engineer, he was a Member of the Technical Staff who was assigned to research and improve radar, especially useful in the pursuit of collision avoidance for automobiles. His work with radar led him to the research and development of various types of antennas which he later applied to his work in simulating the sending and receiving audio and video via satellite. Much of his work during his final years at RCA focused on satellite communications simulation for which he was recognized as a leading authority. He was awarded nine patents, published twelve technical papers, and received seven RCA/Sarnoff Achievement Awards.
Scope and Content
The Richard J. Klensch papers contains lab notes, correspondence, drawings, photographs, and reports used to support Klensch's work. The collection documents his forty-seven years working as a scientist at RCA and the David Sarnoff Research Center, in the areas of radar, satellite communications, and electronic printing. In addition, the activities of the RCA Graphic Systems Division during his time there are well covered.
Nine of Klensch's lab notebooks (1952-1972) can be found in Record group 26.
General Physical Description (AVD portion only)
(AVD portion only) 231 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. and larger. 7 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in and larger. 12 photographic prints : b&w ; 7 x 9 in. 4 photographic prints : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. 7 photographic prints : b&w ; 4.5 x 5 in. 4 photographic prints : b&w ; 3 x 3 in and smaller. 72 transparencies : b&w ; 8 x 10 in and larger. 3 transparencies : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. 3 transparencies : b&w ; 3 x 3 in.
Arrangement
The Klensch papers are arranged in six subseries:
A. Radar and communications research
B. RCA Graphic Systems Division
C. Car radar and ID systems
D. Satellite communications research
E. General
F. Photographs
Extent
From the Collection: 990 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
Records subject to 25-year time seal.
Arrangement
The Klensch papers are arranged in six subseries:
A. Radar and communications research
B. RCA Graphic Systems Division
C. Car radar and ID systems
D. Satellite communications research
E. General
F. Photographs
Processing Notes
Processed by David Burdash, 2013.
Subjects
Related Names
Subject
- Klensch, Richard J. (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
