Martin L. Levene papers, 1954-2003
Part of collection: RCA Camden records (2464-76)
Dates
- Creation: 1954-2003
Biographical Note
Martin L. Levene received a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1954, he joined RCA (later GE Aerospace) in Camden where he held engineering and managerial positions. Levene's research included computer memory, video and film recording, and electrostatic printing. However, he was probably best known for his contributions to the development of optical recording for aerospace applications. He also led the team that developed the Lunar Communications Relay Unit (LCRU) optical sight for NASA's moon rover. Levene received RCA's David Sarnoff Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in 1982 and was awarded twelve patents during his career. He retired from GE Aerospace in 1991 and became an independent consultant.
Scope and Content
The Martin L. Levene papers include reports, proposals, publications, and notes documenting his research work. Of particular note is the material relating to the Lunar Communications Relay Unit (LCRU) optical sight first used in the Apollo 15 mission. When Levene donated the collection in 2003, he added annotations and other contextual information to many of the documents.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.5 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.
Films and negatives are housed in cold storage and must reacclimate prior to viewing (Film Cans 1-15 and Box AVD-NG1). Please contact the Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department at least 48 hours in advance of research visit.
Records subject to 25-year time seal.
Arrangement
Files are arranged alphabetically.
Provenance
Donated by Martin L. Levene to the David Sarnoff Library in 2003.
Processing Notes
Processed by Daniel Michelson and David Burdash, 2014-2015.
Subjects
Related Names
Subject
- Levene, Martin L. (Person)
- Apollo 15 (Spacecraft) (Organization)
Creator
- From the Collection: RCA Corporation (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
