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Title: Robert Le Baron Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1946-1983
Collection number: 84027
Creator:
LeBaron, Robert
Collection Size:
4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 phonotape cassette.
(2.6 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
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.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Language:
English.
Collection open for research.
The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to
copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives
at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see
or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible.
For copyright status, please contact
the Hoover Institution Archives.
[Identification of item], Robert Le Baron Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution
Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1984.
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
United States. Dept. of Defense.
Nuclear energy--United States.
Nuclear weapons.
United States--Armed Forces.
United States--Defenses.
Phonotapes.
Nuclear energy.
| 1891, Oct. 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 | Chairman, Military Liaison Committee, United States Government |
| Deputy to the Secretary of Defense on Atomic Energy, United States Government | |
| Alternate Member, Combined Policy Committee, United States Government | |
| 1955 | Founder, LeBaron Associates |
| 1961 | Founder, Norabel Fund |
| 1967 | Founder, LeBaron Foundation |
| 1983, Mar. 5 | Died, Washington, D. C. |