General Science Research and Inventions, 1828-1997, Undated

Extent:
3.22 cubic ft.
Scope and content:

Series 6 contains Dr. Vonnegut’s general interest and research files, as well as the inventions that he worked on throughout his career. Topics include: lightning, ball lightning, lightning strikes and the effect on aircraft, volcanic activity and storms on Mt. St. Helens and Surtsey, thunderstorm electrification, and weather-related instruments.

A large quantity of photographs dominates the series. Please note that the archivist filed all loose photographs together. Many photographs are undated with no specifications on location or activity depicted. The archivist kept any photograph accompanying research or data with its respective material.

Arrangement:
Arranged alphabetically.

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