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Personal

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The Personal series (2.2 linear feet, 1 oversize box, and digital files; 1922-2012) contains information about Stanford Ovshinsky's life outside of work. This includes a wide variety of documents, beginning with his birth certificate, high school materials, and photographs from his childhood and marriage to his first wife Norma. A copy of Ovshinsky's FBI file, which he requested through the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIPA), is also available in this section, along with documents and correspondence demonstrating his political leanings and involvement. Family communication and financial records, a love letter from Iris Ovshinsky and the couple's marriage certificate, a book of remembrances from Ovshinsky's 80th birthday, his early efforts at poetry, selected excerpts from works about Ovshinsky's life, and his autobiographical drafts also appear in this series.

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Stanford R. Ovshinsky papers, 1922-2012 (majority within 1950-2012)

97.4 linear feet (in 108 boxes) — 22.6 GB (online)

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Collection documents the personal and professional life of Stanford R. Ovshinsky, Michigan inventor and pioneer in the field of amorphous materials; his work emphasized photovoltaics and batteries, among other areas. Includes correspondence, business files, technical publications and presentations, and related records documenting Ovshinsky's life, activities, accomplishments, and interests.

The Stanford R. Ovshinsky papers comprise materials documenting his long scientific career. Though the collection includes some information about his personal life, the files primarily provide insight into Ovshinsky's professional activities and involvement in the field of amorphous materials.