Physical Electronics Research Laboratory records, 1918-1980
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1980
Historical Note
The Physical Electronics Research Laboratory was split off from the Materials Research Laboratory in 1969 as the Solid State Research Laboratory under George D. Cody. Renamed the Physical Electronics Research Laboratory in 1971, the lab was dissolved in 1975.
The laboratory conducted research on broad range of materials and devices, particularly metals, insulators, and optics.
Scope and Content
The Physical Electronics Research Laboratory records consist of the papers of two of the David Sarnoff Research Center’s most distinguished scientists, Edward G. Ramberg and Albert Rose. Their writings, correspondence, notes, and translations document RCA research on television, electron optics, electron microscopy, photoconductivity, and related fields.
Arrangement
The Physical Electronics Research Laboratory records are arranged in two series:
I. Edward G. Ramberg papers
II. Albert Rose 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 Physical Electronics Research Laboratory records are arranged in two series:
I. Edward G. Ramberg papers
II. Albert Rose 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
