Description
These papers, kept in their original arrangement, reflect Prof. Rambo's administrative responsibilities as well as his research
interests, largely during his time at Stanford University. Stanford subjects include the School of Engineering, the Electrical
Engineering Department, the Stanford Electronic Labs, the Applied Electronics Lab, research policy at Stanford, courses, the
Academic Senate, the University Land and Building Development Committee, and student demonstrations. Other subjects include
the American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering College Research Council, Joint Services Electronic Program, and
Rambo's research work with the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Background
William R. Rambo was born September 3, 1916. He received his B.A. and Electrical Engineering degrees from Stanford University
in 1938 and 1941. He was a research associate at the Harvard Radio Research Lab and a research engineer with Airborne Instruments
Lab in New York before coming to Stanford as a research associate in 1951. He was made a Professor of Electrical Engineering
in 1957, Director of Electronics Labs in 1960, and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering in 1961. He retired as a Professor
Emeritus in 1972.
Extent
35 Linear feet (29 boxes)
Restrictions
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Availability
This collection is open for research.