Miscellaneous items of biographical interest., 1918, c 1973
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous items of biographical interest relating to Sir Edward Appleton. The material includes:
Letter regarding arrangements for change of name of Radio and Space Research Station, Slough, to the Appleton Laboratory, 1973.
Photographs of the 'Appleton Crater' on the moon.
Photocopy of front pages of Field Telephones and Telegraphs, by E.J. Stevens, 1918. The 'Note to the Fifth Edition' acknowledges the help of 'Lieut.E.V. Appleton' (The book was purchased by Mr. A. Gardner of the Appleton Laboratory who sent the photocopy to Lady Appleton).
Dates
- Creation: 1918, c 1973
Creator
- From the Fonds: Appleton, Sir Edward Victor, 1892-1965 (physicist and Principal of the University of Edinburgh) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
From the Fonds: 100 boxes
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 14 linear metres
Language of Materials
English
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