Soil Moisture, March 1962 - July 1962
Scope and Contents
The Subject Correspondence sub-series contains letters organized topically by Miessner, and which don’t relate to his work as an inventor. Subjects include Miessner’s letters to the editor of, and attempts to publish articles in, various periodicals, including Electronics, Piano Trade Magazine, and Radio-Electronics; lectures that Miessner gave at various institutions, including a presentation on creativity at Rutgers University; the role of inventors and inventions in America; and his involvement with various organizations, including the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE), Veteran Wireless Operators Association, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Dates
- Creation: March 1962 - July 1962
Creator
- From the Collection: Miessner, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1890- (Person)
Language of Materials
Letters are primarily in English. German, Spanish, and Swedish are also present.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 3.552 Cubic Feet (Two cubic foot boxes, 47 folders, and seven flat folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
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