Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Westendorp, Willem F.
- Abstract:
- A collection of article reprints and reports created by General Electric Engineer William F. Westendorp.
- Extent:
- 1 cubic foot
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and Content:
A collection of reports and reprints of reports created by Willem Westendorp as part of the General Electric Research and Development Center. Almost all the reports in the collection were published by General Electric Research & Development. Arranged chronologically.
- Biographical / Historical:
Willem Westendorp was born in Amsterdam, Holland and received his degree in electrical engineering from Delft Technical Institute in 1928. He became an American citizen in 1934 and began to work for the General Electric Research and Development Center. His work dealt with high voltages for x-rays, gas discharges, betatrons, synchrotrons and supercondoctor coils. He retired in 1970, but continued to act as a consultant until 1980. He died in 1989 at the age of 84.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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Access to this record group is unrestricted.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the miSci Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Archives.
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- CONTACT:
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518-382-7890