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David H. DeVorkin Papers

Topic:: Race to the stratosphere: manned scientific ballooning in the stratosphere (Monograph : 1989)

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Clippings; Manuscripts; Compact discs; Electronic records

Descriptive Entry:: This accession consists of materials documenting the professional activities of David H. DeVorkin, Curator in the Space History Division of the National Air and Space Museum, 1981- . DeVorkin specializes in the origins and development of modern astrophysics and the space sciences. Activities documented primarily include lectures, presentations, and other speaking engagements as well as the preparation of two books, "Race to the Stratosphere: Manned Scientific Ballooning in the Stratosphere," published in 1989, and "Science with a Vengeance: How the Military Created the US Space Sciences after World War II," published in 1992. Materials include correspondence, permissions, book reviews, clippings, notes, agreements, presentations, lecture texts, meeting materials, planning documents, and related materials. Some materials are in electronic format.

Restrictions:: Until the death of the Donor, SIA will notify the Donor prior to, or within 7 days after, the materials have been accessed for research, Transferring office; 9/5/2007 Deed of Gift; Contact reference staff for details.

Topic:: Astronomy Search this; Science -- History Search this; Publications Search this; Astrophysics Search this; Lectures and lecturing Search this; Museum curators Search this

Citation:: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-179, David H. DeVorkin Papers

Topic:: Science with a Vengeance: How the Military Created the US Space Sciences after World War II (Monograph : 1992)

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Manuscripts; Clippings; Compact discs; Floppy disks; Electronic records; Black-and-white photographs; Color photographs; Black-and-white transparencies; Black-and-white negatives; Audiotapes

Descriptive Entry:: This accession consists of the papers of David H. DeVorkin, Curator in the Space History Division at the National Air and Space Museum, 1981- , with earlier records dating from when he was assistant professor of astronomy at Central Connecticut State College, as well as during the years he attended high school and college. DeVorkin specializes in the origins and development of modern astrophysics and the space sciences, and is involved in professional societies that include the American Astronomical Society, the History of Science Society, and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. The papers primarily document DeVorkin's scientific articles, lectures, planetarium programs, research, professional society activities, and preparation of his own books such as "Science with a Vengeance: How the Military Created the US Space Sciences after World War II" and "Henry Norris Russell: Dean of American Astronomers." Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; articles; book reviews; clippings; agreements; lecture papers and presentation material; press releases; meeting agendas; information about committees, conferences, symposiums, and workshops; manuscripts; audiotape recordings; photographs, slides, and negatives; course outlines; proposals; and supporting documentation. Some materials are in electronic format.

Restrictions:: Until the death of the Donor, SIA will notify the Donor prior to, or within 7 days after, the materials have been accessed for research, Transferring office; 9/5/2007 Deed of Gift; Contact reference staff for details.

Topic:: Aeronautical museums Search this; Astronautical museums Search this; Professional associations Search this; Lectures and lecturing Search this; Congresses and conventions Search this; Science -- History Search this; Museum curators Search this; Publications Search this; Committees Search this; Astrophysics Search this; Astronomy Search this

Genre/Form:: Manuscripts; Clippings; Compact discs; Floppy disks; Electronic records; Black-and-white photographs; Color photographs; Black-and-white transparencies; Black-and-white negatives; Audiotapes

Citation:: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 16-376, David H. DeVorkin Papers