David H. Frisch papers
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The collection consists primarily of Frisch's lecture notes and teaching materials for physics courses, from the 1950s to 1988; and correspondence, diagrams, experimental work, and reprints of Frisch's scientific work on elementary particle physics, particularly neutron and proton scattering. Also included are correspondence, research materials, photographs, and slides on the development of intravasal implants, 1976-1990. General correspondence in the collection documents topics of sustained interest to Frisch, such as nuclear disarmament, arms control, and human rights, including his role as founder and active member of the Scientists and Engineers Emigrant Fund (SEEF). Correspondence also relates to Frisch's participation in numerous organizations, such as the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI), 1977-1990; the National Planning Association Arms Control Committee, 1964-1973; and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1959-1961.
Dates
- 1950 - 1990
Creator
- Frisch, David H. (Person)
Access note
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Biography
David Henry Frisch, 1918-1991, AB 1940, Princeton; PhD 1947, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was a professor in the MIT Department of Physics, 1948-1988. He was a specialist in the field of nuclear and elementary particle physics. Before coming to MIT, Frisch did basic research toward the development of the fusion bomb on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, NM, 1943-1945. In his later career, Frisch worked toward the development of microporous intravasal implants to be used as a reversible male contraceptive, 1976-1990
Extent
4 Cubic Feet (4 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Location
Materials are stored off-site. Advance notice is required for use.
Processing Information note
Some collection descriptions are based on legacy data and may be incomplete or contain inaccuracies. Description may change pending verification. Please contact the MIT Department of Distinctive Collections if you notice any errors or discrepancies.
- Arms control Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Frisch, David H.
- Male contraceptives -- Research Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology -- Faculty Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Scientists and Engineers Emigrant Fund
Creator
- Frisch, David H. (Person)
- Title
- Preliminary Inventory to the Papers of David H. Frisch
- Status
- Ready For Review
- Date
- Copyright 1992
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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