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Title:
William A. Fowler papers, 1917-1994

Collection number:
Consult repository

Creator:
Fowler, William A., 1911-1995

Extent:
94 linear feet

Repository:
California Institute of Technology. Archives.
Pasadena, California 91125

Abstract:
These papers document the career of William A. Fowler, who served on the physics faculty at California Institute of Technology from 1939 until 1982. Focusing heavily on nuclear physics and astrophysics, the Fowler papers form a rich and important collection for the history of physics, and illustrate the politics and sociology of science in the twentieth century. They also contain substantial material on Caltech's World War II rocket developments, plus documents on Project Vista, a Cold-War strategic defense study headed by Fowler.

Language:
English.

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