Jim Perkins, 1956-1978
Scope and Contents
These documents, publications, photos, and 3-dimensional objects provide insight to the administrative, financial, and social aspects of Radiation, Inc. and Brevard County, FL, from c.1950-1970. Many of the photographs were taken on-site at the locations of Radiation’s overseas projects during installation, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Guam, and Asmara (Eritrea). Some items included may have been collected from other sources as reference materials (such as memos, correspondence, and personal artifacts). This collection also includes reflective historical materials from c.1995-2018 regarding Radiation, Inc.’s prime years (1953-1967), largely collected from Radiation “Old Timer” reunions. Some publications included may be reproductions or copies of originals.
Dates
- 1956-1978
Conditions Governing Access
Some records in this collection may be subject to access restrictions. Some are restricted for privacy concerns and institutional policy. Please contact the repository for further information.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.51 Cubic Feet (7 boxes total) : (2) Narrow document boxes, (4) wide document boxes, (1) Oversize document case
From the Collection: 4.97 Gigabytes (4 discs)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Department of Defense (Organization)
- From the Collection: Harris Corporation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Sylvester, Tom (Director, Person)
- From the Collection: Perkins, Frank A. (Person)
- From the Collection: United States. Patent and Trademark Office (Organization)
- From the Collection: Radiation Incorporated (Organization)
- From the Collection: Amis, A. B., III (Alphonso Bobbet), 1928-2018 (Person)
- From the Collection: Cox, M. L., III (Marcus Lafayette, "Mel"), 1926-2002 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hamner, George ("Gant"), 1928-2010 (Person)
- From the Collection: LaCapra, John, 1921-2000 (Person)
- From the Collection: Penn, Raymond Hollen, 1927-2014 (Person)
- From the Collection: Whitman, John G., Jr., 1927-2010 (Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, Lavergne ("Verne"), 1918-2010 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
307 Evans Library
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Blvd.
Melbourne FL 32901-6975 USA
(321) 674-8571
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