General Research Laboratory records, 1908-1995
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1908-1995
Historical Note
In 1942, Vladimir K. Zworykin’s Electronic Research Laboratory moved from Camden to the new RCA Laboratories facility in Princeton. The lab continued its pioneering research in television, electron microscopy, and other fields. Many of the scientists who would lead RCA Laboratories during the next several decades started their career in the Electronic Research Laboratory.
In 1954, Zworykin officially retired and RCA Laboratories was substantially reorganized. Most of the Electronic Research Laboratory’s staff were distributed among the other labs and the Radio Tube Research Laboratory under Edward W. Herold was renamed the Electronic Research Laboratory.
A small team remained with Zworykin to create the General Research Laboratory. This lab conducted research on television applications, medical electronics, and an electronic highway vehicle-control system.
In 1964, Zworykin stepped down as the head of the General Research Laboratory and it was transferred to the Astro-Electronics Division (AED) satellite laboratory as the Special Systems Research Group.
Scope and Content
The General Research Laboratory records consist primarily of the papers of laboratory director and television pioneer Vladimir K. Zworykin. Through writings, patents, correspondence, awards, and photographs, the records document research into numerous fields in electronics, especially television and medical electronics.
Arrangement
The General Research Laboratory records are arranged in three series:
I. Vladimir K. Zworykin papers
II. Leslie E. Flory papers
III. Humboldt W. Leverenz papers
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 General Research Laboratory records are arranged in three series:
I. Vladimir K. Zworykin papers
II. Leslie E. Flory papers
III. Humboldt W. Leverenz 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
