Jerome Karle Papers, 1912-2009
Conditions Governing Access
The Isabella Karle and Jerome Karle Papers are open to research. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.
Scope and Content Note
The Jerome Karle Papers document Karle’s contributions to the field of crystallography, his administrative career at NRL, and involvement in numerous scientific organizations, mostly between 1948 and 2008. The series features writings, speeches, correspondence, and subject files focusing on his research in structural chemistry, highlighting his work in crystal structure determination and the development of various diffraction techniques. It also comprises files pertaining to his roles in developing national and international science policy within the National Academy of Sciences, International Union of Crystallography, and American Academy of Crystallography.
Dates
- Creation: 1912-2009
Access and Restrictions
The Isabella Karle and Jerome Karle Papers are open to research. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting.
Arrangement
Arranged into five subseries.
Container Range
Box: 174-412
Part of the Manuscript Division Repository
Manuscript Reading Room
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