Gemant, Andrew. Autobiography, circa 1963

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Abstract/Description:	The manuscript describes Gemant's early training; his study in Berlin; his work at the physical laboratory of the Siemens-Schuckert Cable Co.; time as a privatdozent at Technische Universität, Berlin; his work at Heinrich-Hertz Institute Laboratory; how the Nazis forced him to England; work at Oxford University, University of Wisconsin, and Detroit Edison Co.; his interest in the arts; and work for Grace Hospital.
Subject(s):	Gemant, Andrew, 1895- Detroit Edison Company. Technische Universität Berlin. University of Oxford University of Wisconsin. Science and the arts National socialism and science Nazis Physicists -- Biography Physics -- Germany -- 20th century Physics -- Study and teaching Refugees, Political -- England Students -- Germany -- Berlin
Date Issued:	1963

Title:	Gemant, Andrew. Autobiography, circa 1963.
Name(s):	Gemant, Andrew, 1895-
Type of Resource:	mixed material
Genre:	Autobiographies. Biography files.
Issuance:	monographic
Date Issued:	1963
Extent:	13 pages.
Abstract/Description:	The manuscript describes Gemant's early training; his study in Berlin; his work at the physical laboratory of the Siemens-Schuckert Cable Co.; time as a privatdozent at Technische Universität, Berlin; his work at Heinrich-Hertz Institute Laboratory; how the Nazis forced him to England; work at Oxford University, University of Wisconsin, and Detroit Edison Co.; his interest in the arts; and work for Grace Hospital.
Identifier(s):	MB 2013-1160 (Accession number)
Note(s):	Forms part of the American Institute of Physics' Niels Bohr Library & Archives Manuscript Biographies Collection. Gemant died in 1983. In English. For use and additional information about this collection please contact nbl@aip.org.
Subject(s):	Gemant, Andrew, 1895- Detroit Edison Company. Technische Universität Berlin. University of Oxford University of Wisconsin. Science and the arts National socialism and science Nazis Physicists -- Biography Physics -- Germany -- 20th century Physics -- Study and teaching Refugees, Political -- England Students -- Germany -- Berlin
Library Classification:	MB 2013-1160
Held by:	American Institute of Physics. Niels Bohr Library & Archives. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, USA
Restrictions on Access:	Researchers must have an approved access application on file in order to access archival materials. Permission to cite from this collection is required in advance. Please cite as: Andrew Gemant autobiography, circa 1963. Niels Bohr Library & Archives, American Institute of Physics. One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740.
In Collections:	Manuscript Biographies (MB)