David Atlas Papers, 1943-2012
Scope and Contents
The David Atlas Papers collections contains correspondence, clippings, photographs, microfiche, handwritten notes, conference minutes, research bibliographies and articles that provide a glimpse into the work of Dr. Atlas at the Harvard-MIT Radar School, a record of the National Hail Research Experiment (NHRE) from 1974 to 1975 and an account of the evolution of the Atmosphere Technology Division (ATD) during Dr. Atlas's tenure from 1972-1975.
Dates
- 1943-2012
- Majority of material found within 1943 - 1976
- Other: Date acquired: 2003-07-25
Creator
- Atlas, David (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Not all of the material in the collection is in the public domain. Researchers are responsible for addressing copyright issues.
Extent
0.31 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection contains 19 folders which are arranged by material type and sorted by title.
Physical Access Requirements
The collection must be viewed in the Archives during normal business hours.
Source of Acquisition
David Atlas
Appraisal Information
Current NCAR Library holdings were removed from the collection. This includes the following titles: 1. SOARS Newsletter, Volume 3, No. 1, Spring 2010
Accruals and Additions
David Atlas donated additional materials in August 2012 and February 2015.
Processing Information
Processing was completed in March 2012. The original order was maintained. Materials were placed into acid-free folders and re-labeled with original titles. Duplicate records were removed from the collection.
- National Center for Atmospheric Research (U.S.). Atmospheric Technology Division. Subject Source: Local sources
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Krista Stracka
- Date
- 20120309
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository