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  • Title: Robert LeBaron papers
    Date (inclusive): 1946-1983
    Collection Number: 84027
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: English
    Physical Description: 4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 sound cassette (2.6 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Biographical sketches, reminiscences, speeches, letters, appointment books, memoranda, memorabilia, and photographs relating to the development of U.S. atomic weapons, and to peaceful uses of atomic energy.
    Creator: LeBaron, Robert
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

    Use

    For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1984.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Robert LeBaron papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical Note

    1891 October 31 Born, Binghamton, N.Y.
    1913 B.S., Union College, Schenectady, New York
    1917 M.S., Princeton University, New Jersey
    1919 Research, Marie Curie, Sorbonne, Paris, France
    1926 Married, Peggy Bancroft
    1942-1944 Consultant, "Dollar-a-Year," United States Government
    1949-1954 Alternate Member, Combined Policy Committee, United States Government
      Deputy to the Secretary of Defense on Atomic Energy, United States Government
      Chairman, Military Liaison Committee, United States Government
    1955 Founder, LeBaron Associates
    1961 Founder, Norabel Fund
    1967 Founder, LeBaron Foundation
    1983 March 5 Died, Washington, D. C.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Audiotapes
    Nuclear weapons
    United States -- Defenses
    Nuclear energy -- United States
    U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
    United States. Department of Defense