Contents and Arrangement Expanded View

Collection Overview

Creator:
Engstrom, E. W. (Elmer William), 1901-1984
Title:
Elmer W. Engstrom Papers
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/q237hs00p
Dates:
1902-1970
Size:
3 boxes and 3.25 linear feet
Storage Note:
ReCAP (rcpxm): Box 1-3
Language:
English

Abstract

Consists of photocopies and photographs of Elmer W. Engstrom's diplomas, certificates, and honors (1902-1970), as well as copies of addresses delivered and papers written (1933-1970) for both scholarly and popular periodicals during his career as an electrical engineer.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Description:

The collection consists of photocopies and photographs of Engstrom's diplomas, certificates, and honors (1902-1970), as well as copies of addresses delivered and papers written (1933-1970) for both scholarly and popular periodicals during his career. The documents chronicle Engstrom's life beginning with his baptism in 1902 until his retirement from RCA in 1970.

Collection Creator Biography:

Engstrom, E. W. (Elmer William), 1901-1984

Elmer W. Engstrom was an electrical engineer who became president (1961) and chief executive officer (1966) of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA).

Collection History

Acquisition:

This collection was the gift of Mr. Elmer W. Engstrom in 1981.

AM 82-3

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Processing Information

Folder inventory added by Nicholas Williams '2015 in 2013.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.

Credit this material:

Elmer W. Engstrom Papers; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/q237hs00p
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
ReCAP (rcpxm): Box 1-3