Log and Data Books Series

This series includes Kraus’s log and data books from 1920 through 1970. The material covers his research on classification of animals; modern aircraft; kites; antennas; antenna designs; radio astronomy and galactic structure; gravity waves; gravitation; gravity lenses; near field-far field relations; electromagnetics; and radio telescopes. Also included are lecture notes; course notes; field test data; problems for research projects; log N-log S data; a notebook of experiments; W8JK notes and data; personal appointment books (1959-1969); and 8AFJ and W8JK log books. A photocopy of the W8JK station register for 1939-1941, with 1939 signatures of Werner Heisenberg and Laura Fermi is included with the W8JK materials; the original register is at the Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.

Papers of John Daniel Kraus

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1920

1970

3.0 linear feet plus one 4.5"x3"x12" box

3.0 linear feet plus one 4.5"x3"x12" box