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C.L. Stong Papers

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Author
Stong, C.L., 1902-1975 (electrical engineer)
Collector
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Electricity and Modern Physics
Occupation
Ornithologists -- 1950-1980
Topic
Paleontologists -- 1950-1980
Mathematicians -- 1950-1980
Meteorologists -- 1950-1980
Mineralogists -- 1950-1980
Musicians -- 1950-2000
Astronomers -- 1950-1980
Biologists -- 1950-1980
Botanists -- 1950-1980
Ichthyologists -- 1950-1980
Photographers -- 1950-1980
Publishing, scientific
Electrical engineers -- 1950-1980
Aerodynamics -- 1950-1980
Science -- 1950-1980
Zoologists -- 1950-1980
Archeologists -- 1950-1980
Physicists -- 1950-1980
Provenance
Collection donated by Mildred Stong, 1976.
Author
Stong, C.L., 1902-1975 (electrical engineer)
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C.L. Stong Papers
Summary
Papers consist of articles from the "The Amateur Scientist," Scientific American from 1952 to 1975, along with correspondence with authors and readers, original illustrations, and reprints of articles.
Biographical / Historical
C. L. Stong (1902-1975), an electrical engineer with the Western Electric Company from 1926 to 1962, became editor of "The Amateur Scientist" feature of the Scientific American in 1957 and held that position until his death.
Extent
12.6 Cubic feet (38 boxes)
Date
1952-1976
Custodial History
Collection transferred to the Archives Center from the Division of Electricity and Nuclear Energy (now known as the Division of Work and Industry), April 13, 1983.
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0012
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Citation
C. L. Stong Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Arrangement
Divided into 69 series, including: (1) Aerodynamics; (2) Analogue; (3) Antibubbles; (4) Antitwister; (5) Archeology; (6) Astronomical Instruments other than telescopes & photographs; (7) Birds; (8) Cavendish; (9) Clocks; (10) Collagen; (11) Color; (12) Cooling; (13) Coriolis; (14) Crystals; (15) Differentials; (16) Electrical Discharge; (17) Electrochemistry; (18) Electronics; (19) Electrostatics; (20) Experiments; (21) Fish; (22) Gibberellins; (23) Glass; (24) Gravitation; (25) Hall effect; (26) Hekeshaw; (27) Hilsch; (28) Holograms; (29) Hydrophone; (39) Interferometer; (31) Isotension; (32) Laser; (33) Liesegang; (34) Liquids; (35) Magnetics; (36) Mathematical Machines; (37) Mead; (38) Meteorology; (39) Micron; (40) Microscopy; etc.
Processing Information
Processed by Robert S. Harding, April 1984; Revised D. Haberstich, 5/16/05; Revised Joe Hursey, May 2014.
Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Scope and Contents
These papers are the files of the editor of "The Amateur Scientist" section of the Scientific American from 1952 to 1975. They are arranged chronologically by date of article. The feature was started in 1952 as an expansion of "The Amateur Astronomer" section of the periodical. The papers include files of Stong's predecessor and files for articles prepared but not published before his death. The files contain correspondence with authors and readers, original illustrations, and reprints of articles.
Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Related link
Record ID
ebl-1503513646570-1503513646576-0
Metadata Usage
CC0
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep894fbf016-799b-4701-bdd1-521e1d8cab2c

In the Collection

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  • Crystal Clock

  • Small Pendulums

  • Amateur Glass Blowing

  • Phototaxis

  • Electric Welding

  • Transistor radio Experiments

  • Meteor Counter

  • High School Archeology

  • Smoke Tunnel

  • Meas. Speed of Light

  • Heleshaw App

  • Hummingbirds

  • Salt-Water Oscillator

  • Rubber Heat Engines

  • Collagen Engine

  • Cassia Nictitans

  • Analogue Computer

  • Microspherules

  • Underwater Spark

  • Benthobservatory

  • Hydrophone

  • Grazing Occultations

  • Paleontology

  • Underwater Periscope

  • Mag. Res. Spectrometer

  • Spectrohelioscope

  • Astro-Photometry

  • Zero Gravity Simulator

  • Care of Reptiles

  • Electron Microscope

  • Tissue Culture

  • Technology of Rubber

  • Molecular Beam Generator

  • Oil Drop Experiment

  • Polariscope

  • Alga Culture

  • Satellite tracking

  • Solar Eclipse Photog.

  • Analogue Laboratory

  • Visual Illusions

  • Photoelec. Occultation

  • 6" Reflect. Telescope

  • Magnetometer

  • Reflecting Telescope

  • Herpetology

  • Diffusion of Liquids

  • Photopolymerization

  • Thunderstorm Azimuth Det.

  • Deep-Sky Photography

  • Electric Thermometer

  • Isolating Antibiotics

  • Liesegang Phenomena

  • Tuning Fork Clock

  • Antitwister Mechanism

  • Fluid Mapper

  • Various Experiments

  • Quartz Synchron. Clock

  • Archeology

  • Elec. Hygrometer

  • Gravitation Simulator

  • Wind Tunnel

  • Microscope

  • Hall Effect Device

  • Solar Detection

  • Fossilides

  • Data Recorder

  • Indoor Greenhouse

  • Caracas

  • Color Schlieren Photo

  • Electrometer

  • Space Trajectories

  • Astrophoto Enhancement

  • Pendulum Anemometer

  • Mead

  • Spider Web Building

  • Hilsch Tube

  • Holographic Interferometry

  • Microscopes

  • Pircuits

  • Zone Electrophoresis

  • Sea Water Aquaria

  • Mouse Genetics

  • Elec. Dischargers

  • June '57 -- Barrett & Granger -- Rockets folder

  • May '57 -- F.B. Lee -- Van De Graaff Generator folder

  • N. Rentschler high school student -- Mice Metabolism includes off-print from Scientific American

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