Bush, Vannevar, 1890-1974.
Vannevar Bush papers, 1910-1988.
This collection consists of Vannevar Bush's personal papers, as well as a scrapbook documenting his life at Tufts from 1909-1915. Bush's personal papers were originally compiled by Russell Miller, and include articles and speeches, biographical statements, newspaper clippings, photographs and correspondence. His scrapbook contains programs and bulletins describing Tufts events, personal notes and keepsakes, dance books, and small articles of ephemera. This collection documents student life at Tufts in the early 20th century and sheds light on the professional and personal life of Vannevar Bush.
Physicist, engineer, government official, and science administrator. Ph.D. engineering, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1916). Professional experience includes: instructor of mathematics, assistant professor in electrical engineering and premedical physics, Tufts University (1914-1917); associate professor of electrical power transmission, professor, vice president, dean of engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1919-1938); president, Carnegie Institution (1938-1955). Co-founded the American Appliance Company, which later became Raytheon Manufacturing Company and continued to evolve into the Metals and Controls Corporation, which manufactured nuclear fuel.
Bush, Vannevar, 1890-1974.
Tufts University.
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Tufts University. Tisch Library. Archives and Special Collections. Medford, MA 02155, USA