Dr. Julian Webb papers, 1945-1950

Summary

Abstract:
this collection consists of two books titled "Atomic Energy" and "The Effects of Atomic Weapons", and a letter to Dr. Julian Webb from Lt. Col. John R. Ruhoff.
Extent:
1 Files 1 legal sized folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Dr. Julian Webb Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

The papers consist of a letter to Dr. Webb from John R. Ruhoff and two books: The Effects of Atomic Weapons and Atomic Energy for Military Purposes. The Effects of Atomic Weapons is signed by Dr. Julian Webb.

Biographical / historical:

Dr. Julian Webb was born in Anderson, South Carolina in 1902. He studied electrical engineering at Clemson College for his undergrad and continued his studies to earn a masters degree at the University of Wisconsin for electrical engineering and a PhD in physics in 1929. Dr. Webb joined the research labratories of Eastman Kodak in 1931. While at Kodak became interested in latent image formation, and pioneered the application of quantum mechanics of crystalline solids to silver halides and to the photographic process. Webb also assisted with various other photo and film processing techniques that are still being used today. Webb then began to work on the electromagnetic separation of uranium isotopes during World War 2 for the Manhattan Project. During this time he also assisted with a process to mold high precision optical elements, which has become important for the process of high quality glass lenses. After the war Webb turned his attention back to photographic research and the formation of the photographic latent image. Dr. Webb continued his career with Kodak until 1967 when he retired. Dr. Webb passed away in April of 1988 at the age of 85.

Arrangement:

This collection consists of 1 folder

Physical description:
Excellent condition.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Atomic weapons
Cold War

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

Dr. Julian Webb Papers. [box #,folder #]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
lochist@libraryweb.org