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Simpson, Robert, 1989-09-06

 Item
Identifier:  - AMSOHP Item 88
Transcript of Oral History Interview of Robert Simpson
Transcript of Oral History Interview of Robert Simpson

Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with Robert Simpson, 1989. Interviewed by Edward Zipser. 3 sound cassettes (ca. 3 hrs., tape 1 side 1 severely degraded) analog, mono + Transcript (45 pgs.). AMS 32-34; two versions (one master, one copy). Forms part of American Meteorological Society Oral History Project. Topics include: early life and education; early work with the meteorological society; work during World War II and Dr. Reichelderfer; Air Force School of Tropical Meteorology in Panama; hurricane research; PhD at University of Chicago; Severe Storms Laboratory; project STORMFURY and weather modification.

Dates

  • Creation: 1989-09-06

Language of Materials

English