Register of the Robert LeBaron papers
Finding aid prepared by D. Kincaid
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Robert LeBaron papers
Date (inclusive): 1946-1983
Collection Number: 84027
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
4 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 sound cassette
(2.6 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
LeBaron, Robert
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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Use
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1984.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Robert LeBaron papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
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. |
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Audiotapes
Nuclear weapons
United States -- Defenses
Nuclear energy -- United States
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
United States. Department of Defense
BIOGRAPHICAL FILE
1946-1983
Scope and Contents note
Clippings and miscellany relating to the life of Robert LeBaron, arranged alphabetically by form.
box 1, folder 2
"The Eighth Day"
1956-1958
Scope and Contents note
Screenplay, clippings, photographs relating to Cinerama film production on atomic energy. LeBaron retained as consultant.
box 1, folder 3
Hager, Alice
1957-1962
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence relating to Hager's writing of biographical piece.
box 1, folder 4
Root, Lin, "Robert LeBaron: Man of many Talents" typescript
undated
box 1, folder 5
Root, Lin, "A People's Program" draft
circa 1970
Scope and Contents note
Includes correspondence and transcript of LeBaron interview.
box 1, folder 6
Snell, Adams, "From Business - to Bach - to Business: Bob LeBaron" typescript
1946 May 9
box 1, folder 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 1, folder 11
Tributes
1981 October 28
Scope and Contents note
Includes a copy of
Congressional Record in honor of LeBaron's 90th birthday.
SPEECHES AND WRITINGS
1952-1959
Scope and Contents note
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 1, folder 12
General (pre-speech materials)
box 1, folder 13
Untitled, speech, Purdue University?
1952 April
Scope and Contents note
Typescript relating to military and civilian applications of atomic energy. Includes preparatory materials.
box 1, folder 14
"Your Future in the Atomic Age," speech, The Lutheran Student Seminar
1954 April 13
box 1, folder 15
Untitled, speech, YWCA
1954 May 10
Scope and Contents note
Relates to civilian application of atomic energy.
box 1, folder 16
"The Peaceful Atom," speech, The Trane Company, printed copy
1954 May 20
box 2, folder 1
"Women and the Peaceful Atom," address, National Federation of Republican Women
1954 September 22
box 2, folder 2
"The Peaceful Atom," speech, Union College, outline
1954 November 17
box 2, folder 3
Untitled, speech, American Association for the United Nations, Inc., outline
1955 February 22, undated
Scope and Contents note
Relates to the development of the hydrogen bomb. Includes printed editorial: Cousins, Norman, "The Devil's Bargain Basement,"
Saturday Review.
box 2, folder 4
Untitled, speech, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
1955 February 25
Scope and Contents note
Memorandum telling of this speech. No prepared speech or notes.
box 2, folder 5
"Our New Frontiers," speech, Eighty-fifth Annual Commencement Address, Theil College
1955 May 29
Scope and Contents note
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 2, folder 6
Untitled, speech, The Cosmos Club, outline
1955 April
Scope and Contents note
Relates to the civilian and military role of atomic energy.
box 2, folder 7
Untitled, speech, outline
1955 April 13
Scope and Contents note
Relates to the civilian and military role of atomic energy. Perhaps a final draft for The Cosmos Club speech of April 1955.
box 2, folder 8
"The Atom Today: The Present Status of Peacetime Developments," speech, Gannon College Engineering Project Dinner, draft
1955 July 13
box 2, folder 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 2, folder 10-11
Appointment books
1951-1952
box 2, folder 12
Biographical data
1953-1976
Scope and Contents note
Interview, correspondence, resume and clipping.
Correspondence
1954
Scope and Contents note
Includes personal correspondence.
box 3, folder 1
General
Scope and Contents note
Includes correspondence neither to nor from LeBaron.
box 3, folder 2
Aircraft Industries Association
box 3, folder 20
Machinery and Allied Products Institute
box 3, folder 36
Teleprompter of Washington, Inc.
box 3, folder 38
United States Atomic Energy Commission, General Advisory Committee
box 3, folder 46
Miscellany
circa 1949
Scope and Contents note
Includes notes and itinerary.
box 3, folder 48
Printed matter
1947
Scope and Contents note
Contains a pamphlet on particle accelerators.
box 3, folder 49
Roster of Atomic Energy Council members and Military Liaison Committee members
1949
box 3, folder 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 3, folder 51
Untitled, speech, Joint Civilian Orientation Conference
1952 April 2
Scope and Contents note
Relates to atomic weaponry, its production, implementation and effect on military strategy. Includes note cards.
box 3, folder 52
Untitled, speech
1952 September
Scope and Contents note
Second draft of speech prepared by Coonley for distribution. Relates to atomic energy and weaponry. Includes memorandum with
regard to Coonley's efforts.
box 3, folder 53
Untitled, speech, Industrial Power Development, Joint Congressional Committee (Atomic Energy)
1953 June 25
Scope and Contents note
Relates to the military and the application of atomic energy to industry.
box 3, folder 54
"Atom Power for Homes in Five Years,"
U.S. News and World Report,
1954 June 25
Scope and Contents note
Printed copy of an interview with LeBaron. Includes correspondence with readers.
box 3, folder 55
Appointment as Chairman Military Liaison Committee
1949-1950
Scope and Contents note
Included memoranda, press release, and correspondence.
box 3, folder 56
Resignation as Chairman Military Liaison Committee
1954
Scope and Contents note
Contains memorandum and correspondence.
box 4, folder 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 4, folder 2
Biographical
Scope and Contents note
Contains resumes.
box 4, folder 3
Correspondence with Strauss, Lewis
1956
box 4, folder 5
Press releases, Department of Defense, Joint Committee on Atomic Energy
box 4, folder 7
Roster of the Committee on Commercial Uses of Atomic Energy
Speeches and writings
1955-1958
box 4, folder 8
Untitled, essay
undated
Scope and Contents note
Relates to industrial applications of classified research.
box 4, folder 9
"A Philosophical Approach to Long Range Atomic Investments," speech, National Industrial Conference Board Training Course
1955 September 14
Scope and Contents note
Includes an outline and handwritten notes.
box 4, folder 10
"Investing in Industrial Atomic Energy," speech, Commercial and International Developments in Atomic Energy, Atomic Industrial
Forum
1955 September 27
Scope and Contents note
Includes correspondence, clippings, invitations, and photographs.
box 4, folder 11
"The Latin American Market Potential for Atomic Investment," speech, Atomic Energy in Industry, National Industrial Conference
Board, Inc.
1955 October 27
box 4, folder 12
"Investment Opportunities," speech, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline
1955 November 17
box 4, folder 13
"Radiation's Share in the Atomic Future," speech, Quartermaster Corps Radiation and Sterilization of Foods Symposium
1956 January 23
box 4, folder 14
Untitled, speech, Daystrom Presidents' Meeting, Essex Club, outline
1956 May 25
box 4, folder 15
"Atomic Energy: Probable Impact on Investments," lectures for The Life Officers Investment Seminar, American Life Convention
1956 June 18-29
box 4, folder 16
"Outlook for Investment," lecture, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline and draft
1956 October 4
box 4, folder 17
Untitled, speech, The Latest Prospects for Economic Nuclear Power - II, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline
1957 March 14-15
box 4, folder 18
"Outline for Investments," lecture, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline
1957 April 1-6
box 4, folder 19
"A Public Forum for National Atomic Policy," speech, District of Columbia Bar, outline
1957 October 8
box 4, folder 20
"The Investment Situation in Atomic Energy," speech, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline
1957 October 11
box 4, folder 21
"Atomic Transport," speech, "Road Gang" Group - Jim Mann, outline
1957 November 7
box 4, folder 22
"What does 'Sputnik' Portend?," speech, Philco International
1958 January 31
Scope and Contents note
Includes an outline, clippings,and notes.
box 4, folder 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 4, folder 24
Untitled, lecture, Atomic Energy Course for Management, National Industrial Conference Board, Inc., outline
1958 April 18-19
box 4, folder 25
"What Is the Future of Commercial Radiation?," speech, Atomic Energy in Industry, 7th Annual Conference, National Industrial
Conference Board, Inc.
1959 April 9
box 4, folder 26
Atomic Energy Study Group
1955
Scope and Contents note
Contains correspondence, proposals, minutes, and clippings.
box 4, folder 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 4, folder 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
onsite digital
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