Seismographic data graph capturing a 48 hour period, May 13, 1965?
Sub-Series Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains research notes, correspondence, manuscripts, and other material regarding Robert L. Forward's academic study of physics and the scientific concepts and inventions developed by him over the course of his career. Materials particularly document Forward's work with conceptual, or "exotic," physics and inventions related to interstellar space exploration and antimatter. Records included here are not identified as pertaining to his literary works, though there are exceptions resulting from the existing order of the files.
Dates
- Creation: May 13, 1965?
Creator
- From the Collection: Forward, Robert L. (Person)
Languages
The collection is primarily in English. Select material is in German, Japanese, Danish, Spanish, and Slavic languages.
Collection Access
This collection is open for research, with the exception of select files and items that are restricted.
Access to restricted materials is subject to approval. Please submit written requests to the department.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet (2 flat boxes, 16 record storage boxes, 24 document boxes, 108 volumes)
Annotation by Robert L. Forward, 14 August 1986
"The data on which my thesis was based. This roll also appears as a bit player in opening scenes of "Dragon's Egg" where it rolls along a table and off onto the floor."
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu