Lab notebooks, 1945-2006
Part of collection: RCA/Thomson Lancaster records (2464-74)
Dates
- Creation: 1945-2006
Scope and Content
Laboratory notebooks, sometimes referred to as engineering notebooks or research records, served as the official record for research conducted at Lancaster. By clearly showing the process and dates of research, the notebooks were essential evidence in patent applications.
Most notebooks are highly technical and difficult to follow without subject expertise. However, researchers sometimes inserted reports, correspondence, or meeting records into the books. More frequent are printouts, charts, and photographs pasted onto the pages.
Arrangement
Notebooks are arranged alphabetically by scientist and then by notebook number. Notebooks with prefixes (C&P- or L-) are listed first.
Note that the notebooks are physically arranged entirely by notebook number.
Extent
From the Collection: 91 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
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.
All materials are subject to a 25-year time seal measured from date of creation, except series II. Company serials and series VII. Product promotional literature.
Film materials, negatives and slides are housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-2, Boxes AVD8 and AVD9). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Boxes M&A 925 to M&A 987 are stored offsite. Please contact the Manuscripts and Archives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Arrangement
Notebooks are arranged alphabetically by scientist and then by notebook number. Notebooks with prefixes (C&P- or L-) are listed first.
Note that the notebooks are physically arranged entirely by notebook number.
Related Names
Creator
- From the Collection: Thomson Multimedia (Organization)
- From the Collection: RCA Corporation (Former owner, Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
