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Title:
Charles F. Richter papers, 1839-1984

Collection number:
Consult repository

Creator:
Richter, Charles Francis, 1900-1985

Extent:
15 linear feet

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

Abstract:
This collection documents the life of physicist Charles F. Richter, who focused on geophysics and seismology. He is best known as the seismologist who developed the magnitude scale that bears his name. The papers consist of correspondence with professional organizations, manuscript material, lecture notes, technical notes, and Richter's own collection of science fiction publications.

Language:
English.

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