Astin, Allen Varley, 1904-1984.
Allen Varley Astin papers, 1939-1973 (bulk 1950-1970).
Correspondence and other papers documenting Allen V. Astin's career at the National Bureau of Standards (NBS). Topics discussed include proximity fuzes, and Astin's work on wieghts and measures with the NBS in support of the Metric Conversion Act of 1975.
Ph.D., physics (New York University, 1928). Physicist and administrator, National Bureau of Standards (1928-1969).
Astin, Allen Varley, 1904-1984.
United States. National Bureau of Standards
Metric system.
Proximity fuzes
Weights and measures.
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