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Martin R. Royce papers, 1944-1987

 Series
Accession: 2464-74Identifier: 2464-74-VIII.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-1987

Biographical Note

Martin R. Royce was an award-winning engineer who worked on color phosphors at the Lancaster RCA facility.

Scope and Content

The papers consist primarily of published research and data from others within RCA and other engineering organizations, including a steam table, reports on RCA phosphors, and a history of the shadow mask aperture tube. Personal items include a 1964 RCA Engineering Achievement Award presented to Royce, as well as a technical paper he authored, titled “Study of Particle Size and Its Effect on Screen Efficiency.”

Arrangement

Files are arranged chronologically.

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 chronologically.

Provenance

The papers were donated to the David Sarnoff Library by Martin R. Royce.

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

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