Zwicky, F. (Fritz), 1898-1974
Fritz Zwicky papers, 1940-1967.
The collection chiefly deals with Zwicky and his family although there is a little material related to astronomy. In his letters to his daughters, Zwicky sometimes mentions his research and astronomical work. There are also three telephone books that belonged to Zwicky, one photograph of Fritz Zwicky (c.1950), and 14 views of the star cluster Hyades (photographs have notes on the versos). Also included in the collection are 5 audio tapes, reel to reel, that are not labeled and undated. There are also 14 16mm film reels that contain scenes of home life in Pasadena; Zwicky family trips; school shows with Zwicky's daughters; and scenes at Palomar Observatory. Some of the material is in German.
Astrophysicist (supernovas, galaxies, and intergalactic matter, patents for jet propulsion). Ph.D. 1922 from Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland. Assistant and Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics, 1927-1942; Professor of Astrophysics, 1942-1968 at California Institute of Technology. Scientific Director of Aerojet Engineering Corporation, 1943-1949. Astronomer of the Mount Palomar Observatory.
Zwicky, F. (Fritz), 1898-1974
Palomar Observatory
Astronomy
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