Overview of the William Francis Whitmore papers

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Title: William Francis Whitmore papers
Date (inclusive): 1956-1973
Collection Number: 94028
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Journal, reports, and printed articles, relating to the development of the Polaris missile and other American naval weapons systems. Photocopy.
Creator: Whitmore, William Francis, 1917-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1994.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], William Francis Whitmore papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of Originals

Originals in possession of: W. F. Whitmore.

Biographical/Historical Note

American physicist; chief scientist, Special Projects Office, United States Navy, 1957-1959; chief scientist (ocean systems), Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, 1969-1983.

Scope and Content of Collection

Journal, reports, and printed articles, relating to the development of the Polaris missile and other American naval weapons systems. Photocopy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Nuclear weapons
Weapons systems
Polaris (Missile)
United States. Navy
Lockheed Missiles and Space Company

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