Supplementary catalogue of the archive of Rudolf (Ernst) Peierls (1907-1995) | Manuscripts and Archives at Oxford University

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Title

Supplementary catalogue of the archive of Rudolf (Ernst) Peierls (1907-1995)

Shelfmark

MSS. 11619/1-75 (formerly NCUACS 57.6.95/A.1-L.85)

Summary

Supplementary catalogue of the papers and correspondence of Rudolf (Ernst) Peierls (1907-1995), physicist

Date

1898-1996

Language

German

Russian

English

Physical extent

8.25 Linear metres

75 boxes

Acquisition

The material was assembled from Peierls's home and departmental office in Oxford at various dates 1994-1995. Early in 1996, and after this catalogue's reference numbers had been assigned, the Peierls family kindly made available the letters of condolence they had received at his death.

Donated in 1996.

Subject

Nuclear weapons

Science

Physics

20th century

Science -- History -- 20th century

Nuclear energy

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Peierls, Sir, Rudolf Ernst, 1907-1995

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