Register of the Robert LeBaron papers

BIOGRAPHICAL FILE 1946-1983

Scope and Contents note

Clippings and miscellany relating to the life of Robert LeBaron, arranged alphabetically by form.

General

Box/Folder 1 : 1

Clippings 1982

Box/Folder 1 : 2

"The Eighth Day" 1956-1958

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Screenplay, clippings, photographs relating to Cinerama film production on atomic energy. LeBaron retained as consultant.

Biography

Box/Folder 1 : 3

Hager, Alice 1957-1962

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Correspondence relating to Hager's writing of biographical piece.

Box/Folder 1 : 4

Root, Lin, "Robert LeBaron: Man of many Talents" typescript undated

Box/Folder 1 : 5

Root, Lin, "A People's Program" draft circa 1970

Scope and Contents note

Includes correspondence and transcript of LeBaron interview.

Box/Folder 1 : 6

Snell, Adams, "From Business - to Bach - to Business: Bob LeBaron" typescript 1946 May 9

Box/Folder 1 : 7

Death 1983

Scope and Contents note

Includes an obituary, letter of condolence to Mrs. Robert LeBaron, and remarks by Senator Mark O. Hatfield.

Box/Folder 1 : 8

Reminiscences 1968

Resumes

Box/Folder 1 : 9

General

Box/Folder 1 : 10

Who's Who

Box/Folder 1 : 11

Tributes 1981 October 28

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Includes a copy of Congressional Record in honor of LeBaron's 90th birthday.

SPEECHES AND WRITINGS 1952-1959

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Drafts, outlines and printed copies of speeches and lectures by Robert LeBaron, with correspondence, notes and materials relating to them, arranged chronologically by date of writing.

Box/Folder 1 : 12

General (pre-speech materials)

Box/Folder 1 : 13

Untitled, speech, Purdue University? 1952 April

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Typescript relating to military and civilian applications of atomic energy. Includes preparatory materials.

Box/Folder 1 : 14

"Your Future in the Atomic Age," speech, The Lutheran Student Seminar 1954 April 13

Box/Folder 1 : 15

Untitled, speech, YWCA 1954 May 10

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Relates to civilian application of atomic energy.

Box/Folder 1 : 16

"The Peaceful Atom," speech, The Trane Company, printed copy 1954 May 20

Box/Folder 2 : 1

"Women and the Peaceful Atom," address, National Federation of Republican Women 1954 September 22

Box/Folder 2 : 2

"The Peaceful Atom," speech, Union College, outline 1954 November 17

Box/Folder 2 : 3

Untitled, speech, American Association for the United Nations, Inc., outline 1955 February 22, undated

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Relates to the development of the hydrogen bomb. Includes printed editorial: Cousins, Norman, "The Devil's Bargain Basement," Saturday Review.

Box/Folder 2 : 4

Untitled, speech, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 1955 February 25

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Memorandum telling of this speech. No prepared speech or notes.

Box/Folder 2 : 5

"Our New Frontiers," speech, Eighty-fifth Annual Commencement Address, Theil College 1955 May 29

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Address given upon receipt of Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science. Includes draft and memorandum of The Joint Faculty-Trustee Committee on Honorary Degrees of Theil College.

Box/Folder 2 : 6

Untitled, speech, The Cosmos Club, outline 1955 April

Scope and Contents note

Relates to the civilian and military role of atomic energy.

Box/Folder 2 : 7

Untitled, speech, outline 1955 April 13

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Relates to the civilian and military role of atomic energy. Perhaps a final draft for The Cosmos Club speech of April 1955.

Box/Folder 2 : 8

"The Atom Today: The Present Status of Peacetime Developments," speech, Gannon College Engineering Project Dinner, draft 1955 July 13

Box/Folder 2 : 9

"Decision at H-Day," book proposal draft 1958 July 9

MILITARY LIAISON COMMITTEE FILE 1949-1954

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, appointment books, writings and miscellany, all relating to Robert LeBaron's tenure as chairman, arranged alphabetically by form.

Box/Folder 2 : 10-11

Appointment books 1951-1952

Box/Folder 2 : 12

Biographical data 1953-1976

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Interview, correspondence, resume and clipping.

Box/Folder 2 : 13

Calendar 1954?

Correspondence 1954

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Includes personal correspondence.

Box/Folder 3 : 1

General

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Includes correspondence neither to nor from LeBaron.

Box/Folder 3 : 2

Aircraft Industries Association

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Bancroft, Ethel

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Bendetsen, Karl R.

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Cammack, Howard H.

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Campbell, Levin H.

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Campbell, Majorie

Box/Folder 3 : 8

Clarkson, P.W.

Box/Folder 3 : 9

Cockcroft, J.D.

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Cox, Carl C.

Box/Folder 3 : 11

Crump, George Mayo

Box/Folder 3 : 12

Dodson, Richard W.

Box/Folder 3 : 13

Doherty, Henry A.

Box/Folder 3 : 14

Eisenhower, D. D.

Box/Folder 3 : 15

Fuller, Jean W.

Box/Folder 3 : 16

Hannah, John A.

Box/Folder 3 : 17

Ide, Chandler and Helen

Box/Folder 3 : 18

Lawrence, E. O.

Box/Folder 3 : 19

Luckenbach, W. F., Jr.

Box/Folder 3 : 20

Machinery and Allied Products Institute

Box/Folder 3 : 21

Midkiff, Frank E.

Box/Folder 3 : 22

Moore, Ralph O.

Box/Folder 3 : 23

Nash, Frank C.

Box/Folder 3 : 24

Penny, William

Box/Folder 3 : 25

Pick, Vernon

Box/Folder 3 : 26

Poister, C. E.

Box/Folder 3 : 27

Prentice, Howard A.

Box/Folder 3 : 28

Ramsey, D. C.

Box/Folder 3 : 29

Russel, James S.

Box/Folder 3 : 30

Schuyler, C. V. R.

Box/Folder 3 : 31

Shutt, R.

Box/Folder 3 : 32

Solandt, Ormond

Box/Folder 3 : 33

Steffan, Roger

Box/Folder 3 : 34

Stewart, Charles W.

Box/Folder 3 : 35

Strauss, Alice

Box/Folder 3 : 36

Teleprompter of Washington, Inc.

Box/Folder 3 : 37

Teller, Edward

Box/Folder 3 : 38

United States Atomic Energy Commission, General Advisory Committee

Box/Folder 3 : 39

Vesper, Howard and Ruth

Box/Folder 3 : 40

Wilson, Charles E.

Box/Folder 3 : 41

Wilson, R. C.

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Winkleblack, R. K.

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Wirth, Harold E.

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Wright, E. K.

Box/Folder 3 : 45

Memoranda 1949-1954

Box/Folder 3 : 46

Miscellany circa 1949

Scope and Contents note

Includes notes and itinerary.

Box/Folder 3 : 47

Press releases 1954

Box/Folder 3 : 48

Printed matter 1947

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Contains a pamphlet on particle accelerators.

Box/Folder 3 : 49

Roster of Atomic Energy Council members and Military Liaison Committee members 1949

Box/Folder 3 : 50

Scrapbook 1949-1954

Scope and Contents note

Includes letters of resignation, clippings, memoranda, press releases, and a photograph.

Speeches and writings 1952-1954

Box/Folder 3 : 51

Untitled, speech, Joint Civilian Orientation Conference 1952 April 2

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Relates to atomic weaponry, its production, implementation and effect on military strategy. Includes note cards.

Box/Folder 3 : 52

Untitled, speech 1952 September

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Second draft of speech prepared by Coonley for distribution. Relates to atomic energy and weaponry. Includes memorandum with regard to Coonley's efforts.

Box/Folder 3 : 53

Untitled, speech, Industrial Power Development, Joint Congressional Committee (Atomic Energy) 1953 June 25

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Relates to the military and the application of atomic energy to industry.

Box/Folder 3 : 54

"Atom Power for Homes in Five Years," U.S. News and World Report, 1954 June 25

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Printed copy of an interview with LeBaron. Includes correspondence with readers.

Subject file 1949-1954

Box/Folder 3 : 55

Appointment as Chairman Military Liaison Committee 1949-1950

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Included memoranda, press release, and correspondence.

Box/Folder 3 : 56

Resignation as Chairman Military Liaison Committee 1954

Scope and Contents note

Contains memorandum and correspondence.

Box/Folder 4 : 1

Security circa 1949, 1954

Scope and Contents note

Includes memorandum and Personnel Security Questionnaire.

LEBARON ASSOCIATES FILE 1955-1962

Scope and Contents note

Correspondence, memoranda and writings, all relating to Robert LeBaron's tenure as consultant, arranged alphabetically by form.

Box/Folder 4 : 2

Biographical

Scope and Contents note

Contains resumes.

Box/Folder 4 : 3

Correspondence with Strauss, Lewis 1956

Box/Folder 4 : 4

Memoranda 1955-1962

Box/Folder 4 : 5

Press releases, Department of Defense, Joint Committee on Atomic Energy

Box/Folder 4 : 6

Prospectus

Box/Folder 4 : 7

Roster of the Committee on Commercial Uses of Atomic Energy

Speeches and writings 1955-1958

Box/Folder 4 : 8

Untitled, essay undated

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Relates to industrial applications of classified research.

Box/Folder 4 : 9

"A Philosophical Approach to Long Range Atomic Investments," speech, National Industrial Conference Board Training Course 1955 September 14

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Includes an outline and handwritten notes.

Box/Folder 4 : 10

"Investing in Industrial Atomic Energy," speech, Commercial and International Developments in Atomic Energy, Atomic Industrial Forum 1955 September 27

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Includes correspondence, clippings, invitations, and photographs.

Box/Folder 4 : 11

"The Latin American Market Potential for Atomic Investment," speech, Atomic Energy in Industry, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc. 1955 October 27

Box/Folder 4 : 12

"Investment Opportunities," speech, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline 1955 November 17

Box/Folder 4 : 13

"Radiation's Share in the Atomic Future," speech, Quartermaster Corps Radiation and Sterilization of Foods Symposium 1956 January 23

Box/Folder 4 : 14

Untitled, speech, Daystrom Presidents' Meeting, Essex Club, outline 1956 May 25

Box/Folder 4 : 15

"Atomic Energy: Probable Impact on Investments," lectures for The Life Officers Investment Seminar, American Life Convention 1956 June 18-29

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"Outlook for Investment," lecture, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline and draft 1956 October 4

Box/Folder 4 : 17

Untitled, speech, The Latest Prospects for Economic Nuclear Power - II, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline 1957 March 14-15

Box/Folder 4 : 18

"Outline for Investments," lecture, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline 1957 April 1-6

Box/Folder 4 : 19

"A Public Forum for National Atomic Policy," speech, District of Columbia Bar, outline 1957 October 8

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"The Investment Situation in Atomic Energy," speech, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline 1957 October 11

Box/Folder 4 : 21

"Atomic Transport," speech, "Road Gang" Group - Jim Mann, outline 1957 November 7

Box/Folder 4 : 22

"What does 'Sputnik' Portend?," speech, Philco International 1958 January 31

Scope and Contents note

Includes an outline, clippings,and notes.

Box/Folder 4 : 23

"A New Atomic Economy," speech, Atomic Energy Management Conference, Atomic Industrial Forum, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc. 1958 March 18

Scope and Contents note

Includes a draft and agenda for the conference.

Box/Folder 4 : 24

Untitled, lecture, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline 1958 April 18-19

Box/Folder 4 : 25

"What Is the Future of Commercial Radiation?," speech, Atomic Energy in Industry, 7th Annual Conference, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc. 1959 April 9

Subject file

Box/Folder 4 : 26

Atomic Energy Study Group 1955

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, proposals, minutes, and clippings.

Box/Folder 4 : 27

Security

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, memoranda, and classified reports receipts, all pertaining to LeBaron's security clearance.

LEBARON FOUNDATION FILE 1967-1972?

Scope and Contents note

Clippings, memoranda, and miscellany, all relating to Robert LeBaron's participation in the Foundation, arranged alphabetically by form.

Box/Folder 4 : 28

Clippings 1967-1968

Box/Folder 4 : 29

Memoranda 1968

Box/Folder 4 : 30

Printed matter 1972?

Scope and Contents note

Includes annual report of the LeBaron Foundation.

OVERSIZE MATERIAL 1949-1981

Box 5

Scrapbook 1950-1981

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, clippings, invitations, photographs, and music scores.

Box 6

Scrapbooks 1949-1963

Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, clippings, invitations, and photographs.

SOUND RECORDING circa 1970

Reading room workstation

Recording of discussion between Lin Root?, Robert LeBaron and Peggy LeBaron

Physical Description: 1.0 sound cassette

Access

Use copy reference number: 84027_a_0011750