A.M. Morrell papers, 1944-1983
Part of collection: RCA/Thomson Lancaster records (2464-74)
Dates
- Creation: 1944-1983
Biographical Note
Albert M. Morrell (1922-2011) was born in Clinton, Iowa, in 1922 and served three years in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Second World War. In 1950, he graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He joined RCA that same year and eventually became Manager of Product Development. During his lengthy career, he was issued 29 U.S. patents related to color television. He co-authored the book Color Television Picture Tubes, which was published by the Academic Press in 1974. He was twice presented the RCA David Sarnoff Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award, in 1964 and 1976. In 1979, he was awarded the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Vladimar K. Zworykin Award for contributions to shadow-mask color picture tube design and development. After 37 years with RCA, he served as a consultant for the Thomson Company.
Scope and Content
Most of the Morrell papers are scientific publications by other authors. A few unpublished documents relate to Morrell’s professional responsibilities at RCA/Thomson.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Extent
From the Collection: 91 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.
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
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Provenance
Morrell donated the papers to the David Sarnoff Library on May 17, 2006.
Related Names
Subject
- Morrell, Albert M. (Person)
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
