Robert LeBaron papers, 1946-1983

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Summary

Creators:
LeBaron, Robert
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.
Extent:
4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 sound cassette (2.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert LeBaron papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1891 October 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
Alternate Member, Combined Policy Committee, United States Government
Deputy to the Secretary of Defense on Atomic Energy, United States Government
Chairman, Military Liaison Committee, United States Government
1955
Founder, LeBaron Associates
1961
Founder, Norabel Fund
1967
Founder, LeBaron Foundation
1983 March 5
Died, Washington, D. C.
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1984.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Robert LeBaron 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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