VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory records, 1924-1995
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1924-1995
Historical Note
The VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory was formed under Robert D. Lohman in 1979 to spearhead research related to the RCA VideoDisc. A competitor to VHS, VideoDisc was developed at the David Sarnoff Research Center in the 1970s and released in 1981.
Jon K. Clemens was appointed director in 1981 and was followed by John A. van Raalte in 1983. The VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory was dissolved following RCA’s abandonment of the VideoDisc in 1984.
Scope and Content
The VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory records include reports, correspondence, notes, and schematics relating to the development of the RCA VideoDisc system. In addition, the John H. Reisner, Jr. papers document his work in electron microscopy at RCA Camden.
Arrangement
VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory records are arranged in three series:
I. Charles B. Dieterich papers
II. David L. Jose papers
III. John H. Reisner, Jr. 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
VideoDisc Systems Research Laboratory records are arranged in three series:
I. Charles B. Dieterich papers
II. David L. Jose papers
III. John H. Reisner, Jr. 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
