Kaplan, Joseph A., 1902-1991
Reminiscences of Joseph Kaplan: oral history, 1960.
In this interview, Joseph Kaplan discusses his work as a physicist. Topics discussed include: National Academy of Sciences; government support and influence for basic research facilities; International Geophysical Year, National Committee: panels, chairman's role, international program, space questions, use of International Geophysical Year information.
American geophysicist. Ph.D in physics, Johns Hopkins University (1927). Professional experience includes: National Research Council fellow, Princeton University (1927-1928); from assistant professor to professor, chairman of departments of meteorology and physics, director of Institute of Grophysics, University of California Los Angeles (1928-1974).
Kaplan, Joseph A., 1902-1991
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)
Federal aid to research.
International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958.
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Wright, Christopher, 1926-, interviewer.
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Columbia University. Oral History Research Office. Box 20, Room 801 Butler Library, New York, NY 10027, USA