Scrapbooks, 1958-1967
Scope and Content Note
The series consists of seven scrapbooks created by Richard Vetter during his time in various executive staff positions of the Committee on Oceanography of the National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council. The scrapbooks contain articles, news clippings, photocopies, editorials, magazines, photographs, reports, newsletters, legislation and press releases relating to oceanography, oceanographic research and projects, and policy issues affecting oceanography.
Dates
- 1958-1967
Language of Materials
The records are in
English.
Access
Open: materials are available for research.
Extent
1 box (1.25 lin. ft.)
Arrangement
Scrapbooks are arranged chronologically.
Physical Characteristics
Scrapbooks IV, V, and VI have extremely brittle covers, and the front cover on scrapbook VI has separated from the rest of the book.
Most items are held in the scrapbooks with glue, although some are attached with staples or tape. The glue in all of the notebooks has become brittle, and many articles are separating from the pages. Some scrapbooks also have materials held unsecured between the pages of the books.
Repository Details
Part of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Data Library and Archives Repository