Jack M. Hubbard Papers, 1940-1976

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Summary

Creators:
Hubbard, Jack M.
Abstract:
Jack M. Hubbard was employed by the Manhattan Project as a meteorologist. The collection consists chiefly of bound volumes of manuscript writings and reports with some correspondence about various stages of his career.
Extent:
3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists chiefly of bound volumes of the manuscript writings and reports of meteorologist Jack M. Hubbard, with some correspondence about various stages of his career. Manuscripts include Air Mass Analysis, and other reports relating to World War II, Human Dynamics, The Universe of Energy, South American Weather, and (with Kappy Sprenger) Distinguished Scientists: Their Lives and Contributions (1973). Also contains material from California Institute of Technology classes, and letters from Washington officials, academics and others for projects during and after the war, including meteorological warfare.

Biographical / historical:

Hubbard was employed by the Manhattan Project as a meteorologist.

Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. War work and other meteorological work (Box 1).
  2. Research and writings (Boxes 1-3).

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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