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Robert M. Underhill papers, 1933-1983.
BANC MSS 83/154 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

Robert M. Underhill papers, 1933-1983

Creator/Contributor:

Underhill, Robert M. (Robert Mackenzie), 1893-, creator

Abstract:

Correspondence, reports, biographical information, and photographs (of Los Alamos) concerning his career and activities with the University of California as an accountant, treasurer, and consultant.

Date:

1933 (issued)

Subject:

Los Alamos National Laboratory.
University of California (System) -- History -- Sources

Note:

Underhill, at the time of his retirement in 1963, had served 45 years in the U.C. system. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley in 1915 and in 1918 began working for U.C. as an accountant. In 1933 he was appointed treasurer and in 1959 vice-president. As a U.C. administrator, he was involved with the development of Los Alamos and later with the Atomic Energy Commission.

Type:

Photographs.

Physical Description:

1 box (.4 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 83/154 cLOCAL

Origin:

California