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Elmer W. Engstrom Papers

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
C0366
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 3 boxes
  • 3.25 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Elmer W. Engstrom Papers, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1902-1970 (inclusive)
Creator:
Engstrom, E. W. (Elmer William), 1901-1984
Form:
Documents -- 20th century., Speeches -- 20th century., and Technical reports -- 20th century
Abstract:
Consists of photocopies and photographs of Elmer W. Engstrom's diplomas, certificates, and honors (1902-1970), as well as copies of addresses delivered and papers written (1933-1970) for both scholarly and popular periodicals during his career as an electrical engineer.

Engstrom, E. W. (Elmer William), 1901-1984

Elmer W. Engstrom was an electrical engineer who became president (1961) and chief executive officer (1966) of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA).

The collection consists of photocopies and photographs of Engstrom's diplomas, certificates, and honors (1902-1970), as well as copies of addresses delivered and papers written (1933-1970) for both scholarly and popular periodicals during his career. The documents chronicle Engstrom's life beginning with his baptism in 1902 until his retirement from RCA in 1970.

This collection was the gift of Mr. Elmer W. Engstrom in 1981.

AM 82-3

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2013.

No appraisal information is available.

Organization
Subject

Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2009
Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Collection Inventory

Scope and Contents

Consists of the addresses and papers by Elmer W. Engstrom in bound volumes.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Physical Description

2 boxes

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1933-1939. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1941-1948. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1950-1952. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1953-1954. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1955-1956. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1957-1958. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1959-1960. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1961. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1962. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1963-1964. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1965. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1966. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1967. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume, 1968-1970. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Addresses and Papers by Elmer W. Engstrom: Bound Volume- Index, undated. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Scope and Contents

Consists of the diplomas, certificates, and honors of Elmer W. Engstrom in binders.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Physical Description

2 boxes

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1902-1948. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1949-1955. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1956-1959. 1 folder.
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1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1960-1961. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1962-1963. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1963. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1964. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1965. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1966. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1966. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1967-1968. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

Diplomas, Certificates, Honors of Elmer W. Engstrom: Binder Volume, 1969-1970. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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