Charles H. Vose papers, 1935-1967
Part of collection: RCA Astro-Electronics Division records (2464-70)
Dates
- Creation: 1935-1967
Biographical Note
Charles H. Vose was a design engineer employed by RCA Astro-Electronics, Princeton, New Jersey, which conceived, designed and developed TIROS I (Television and Infrared Observation Satellite) the first advanced meteorological satellite, equipped with television cameras, launched by NASA on April 1, 1960. It was the first of a series of TIROS weather satellites to be sent into space. Vose joined RCA Astro-Electronics after working in research and development in Camden and RCA Laboratories in Princeton.
Scope and Content
The Vose papers consist mostly of publications, reports, and photographs relating to the TIROS satellites.
One of Vose's patent notebooks (1932) can be found in Record group 26 of the David Sarnoff Research Center records (2464.09).
General Physical Description (AVD portion only)
(AVD portion only) 1 photographic print : color ; 8 x 10 in. 7 photographic prints : b&w ; 4 x 5 in. and smaller. 45 photographic prints : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. 4 photographic prints : b&w ; 7 x 7 in.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
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.
Processing Notes
Processed by Rainer Naus, April 2015.
Related Names
Subject
- Vose, Charles H. (Person)
Creator
- From the Collection: RCA Corporation. Astro-Electronics Division (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
