Nathan Gordon photographs, 1963-1979
Part of collection: David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464-09)
Dates
- Creation: 1963-1979
Biographical Note
A native of New Jersey, Gordon received his BS in Mathematics from Rutgers University and did a brief stint in the US Marine Corps during WWII. After the war he worked as a mathematician for the federal government at Fort Monmouth. Eventually he began working at RCA Princeton in 1959. At RCA he rose through the ranks becoming Vice-President of Systems Research in 1977 where he oversaw research on color television. He retired in 1981 and passed away in 1991 at the age of 66.
Scope and Content
This collection contains photographs of Gordon and his co-workers as well as copies of newspaper and journal articles about his life.
Physical Description
10 photographic prints : color ; 3 x 4 in. 15 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. 2 photographic prints : color ; 8 x 10 in. Paper Documents.
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.
Provenance
This collection was donated by Karen Gordon Francis, the daughter of Nathan Gordon.
Subjects
Related Names
Subject
- Gordon, Nathan, 1924-1991 (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
