Whitmore (William Francis) papers, 1956-1973

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Title:: William Francis Whitmore papers
Dates:: 1956-1973
Creators:: Whitmore, William Francis, 1917-
Abstract:: Journal, reports, and printed articles, relating to the development of the Polaris missile and other American naval weapons systems. Photocopy.
Extent:: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], William Francis Whitmore papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Journal, reports, and printed articles, relating to the development of the Polaris missile and other American naval weapons systems. Photocopy.
Biographical / historical:: American physicist; chief scientist, Special Projects Office, United States Navy, 1957-1959; chief scientist (ocean systems), Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, 1969-1983.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1994.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-03-02 09:15:26.523861

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], William Francis Whitmore papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US