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A Unique Institution: The National Bureau of Standards, 1950-1969

Year: 1999

Type: report

Abstract: A Unique Institution: The National Bureau of Standards, 1950-1969 (SP925) by Elio Passaglia chronicles the expansion of National Bureau of Standards (NBS) to Boulder, Colo., and the relocation of the main site from downtown Washington, DC to Gaithersburg, Md. The NBS encountered tremendous challenges during this period. When faced with extreme outside pressure, its technical integrity remained intact.

DOI: 10.6028/nist.sp.925

Authors: Elio Passaglia, Karma A. Beal

Language: English

Topic: Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W2790240251

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Cited by: 23

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