Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Contracts, 1961-1966

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Addl. KW Subjects: (RU 295); Biluma (RU 141); Archeological Society of Virginia. (RU 470)
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Summary: This record unit consists of correspondence, memoranda, contracts, bids and invitations, proposals, reports and related materials maintained by the Contracts Office concerning Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) projects, especially Project Celescope. Of special interest are materials documenting contracts with Electro-Mechanical Research, Inc., and Westinghouse Research Laboratories for the technical development of Celescope. Also included is similar material concerning SAO projects funded by contracts with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Air Force, National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and Harvard University.
Repository Loc.: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Creator: Smithsonian Institution Contracts Office
Subject: Electro-Mechanical Research, Inc; Harvard University; United States Office of Naval Research; Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; Westinghouse Research Laboratories; National Science Foundation (U.S.); United States Air Force; United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Project Celescope