Catalogue description Office of Scientific Research and Development: United States National Defence Research Committee: Reports and Memoranda

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Title: Office of Scientific Research and Development: United States National Defence Research Committee: Reports and Memoranda
Description:

The records contain reports and memoranda of various technical committees on subjects relating to British research being undertaken at the same time and were received in accordance with wartime agreements for the exchange of scientific and technical information.
Date: 1941-1946
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Language: English
Physical description: 157 file(s)
Access conditions: Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated
Administrative / biographical background:

The Committee was established in June 1940, disbanded in June 1941, and re-established within the Office of Scientific Research to advise and assist the Director in the performance of his scientific research duties, with special reference to mobilisation of scientific personnel and the resources of the nation.

The Office of Scientific Research closed on 31 December 1947, and the records were transferred to the National Military Establishment.

There were various wartime agreements for the exchange of scientific and technical information between the allies; some exchanges still operate.

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