Big Ear Subunit

Description

Kraus' autobiographical book, Big Ear was published by Cygnus-Quasar Books in 1976, and describes his early life, his years at University of Michigan, his involvement with ham radio and experimentation with various types of antennas, his service during World War II, his career at Ohio State, and the construction of and research with "Big Ear," the Ohio State University radio telescope. This subunit includes notes related to the book, original photographs, reviews, extensive correspondence with readers, material on the publication of the Japanese translation in 1981, 1^st-3^nrd drafts, and a 5^th draft manuscript which, according to Kraus' note, has many important details not included in the final book. A soft-bound copy, a cloth bound copy, and a copy of the Japanese translation are also included. Material covers the period 1976-1993.

Creator

Papers of John Daniel Kraus

Type

Text

Start Date

1976

End Date

1993

Series

Kraus Publications Series

Unit

Books Unit

Size of Item

1.0 linear feet

Collection

Papers of John Daniel Kraus > Kraus Publications Series > Books Unit

Citation

Papers of John Daniel Kraus, “Big Ear Subunit,” NRAO/AUI Archives, accessed May 6, 2024, https://www.nrao.edu/archives/items/show/30807.