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Elmer W. Engstrom Papers

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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.

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Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2013.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2009
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The collection is open for research.

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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.
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1 folder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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