Picture tube cumulative file, 1938-2004
Part of collection: RCA/Thomson Lancaster records (2464-74)
Dates
- Creation: 1938-2004
Scope and Content
The subseries contains many, but not necessarily all, final drafts of tube specifications published by RCA and Thomson. The series also contains a tube model desktop rotary file (i.e., a “Rolodex”) used to track tube model development. (Rough drafts for many of the tube specifications in this subseries can be found in the “tube specification process files” subseries.)
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.
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
