Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Harris, Donald B.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Donald B. Harris Spiratron Papers. History San Jose Research Library
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers include General Electric files and reports; invention disclosure papers (1956); "Project 265 - Spiratron Oscillator" notes; Harris's notes on vacuum tubes/cyclotron (1957); Spiratron research notebooks (1958-1959); photographs. All relate to Harris's work on the Spiratron tube while at General Electric Co. between 1956-1959.
- Acquisition information:
- Donated to the Foothill Electronics Museum by Donald B. Harris in 1971; acquired by History San Jose in 2003 as part of the Perham Collection of Early Electronics.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Papers are open to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives.
- Terms of access:
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- Preferred citation:
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Donald B. Harris Spiratron Papers. History San Jose Research Library
- Location of this collection:
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1661 Senter RoadSan Jose, CA 95112, US
- Contact:
- (408) 287-2290