Thomas H. (Thomas Hawkins) Johnson papers, 1963-1990

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Creators:
Johnson, Thomas H. (Thomas Hawkins), 1943-1990
Abstract:
Writings, correspondence, notes, memoranda, studies, technical reports, journal articles, and other printed matter, relating to physics, nuclear and other energy sources, nuclear weapons, laser technology, the Strategic Defense Initiative, arms control, and scientific policy in the United States during the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan. Digital copies of select records also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
Extent:
53 manuscript boxes, 1 motion picture film reel (21.0 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Thomas Hawkins Johnson Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Acquired in 1992, the Thomas Hawkins Johnson papers consist of correspondence, journal articles, memoranda, notes, studies, technical reports, writings and other printed matter, relating to physics, nuclear and other energy sources, nuclear weapons, laser technology, the Strategic Defense Initiative, arms control, and scientific policy in the United States during the presidential administration of Ronald Reagan.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1943 November 11
Born, Massachusetts
1965
Graduated from U.S. Military Academy, West Point, and commissioned as a second lieutenant
1968
MS in Physics, University of California, Davis
1974
PhD in Applied Physics, University of California, Davis
1974-1976
Chief, physics section, Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico
1975
Permanent professor, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
1977-1980
Returned to U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, and taught in Department of English
1980
Director, Science Research Laboratory, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
1981-1982
Deputy to the president's science advisor and deputy director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
1981-1983
Executive director, White House Science Council
1982
Associate Dean, academic research, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
1990
Member, International Board of Editors, Science and Global Security
Awarded Legion of Merit,
1990 June 26
Died, Washington, D.C.
1990 Fall
Poems, Sewanee Review. Posthumously published and dedicated to his memory
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1992.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Thomas Hawkins Johnson Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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