 | Walter Orr Roberts: Building HAO, NCAR, and a Foundation for Scientific Innovation in BoulderWalter Orr Roberts established the High Altitude Observatory, founded the Department of Astro-Geophysics at CU-Boulder, and served as the first director of NCAR and the first president of UCAR. Roberts helped build a scientific community in Boulder and created lasting partnerships between scientific institutions in the area. This exhibit brings together material from the NCAR Archives and the Special Collections, Archives, and Preservation at the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries in order to share the history of Walter Orr Roberts and the development of scientific organizations in Boulder. |
 | NCAR | UCAR TimelineExplore important moments from NCAR and UCAR history through photographs, documents, and film from the archives. |
 | Special Collection: Warren M. WashingtonThe archival papers of Warren M. Washington, covering the period 1963-2019, document his scientific, professional, and advisory activities, as well as his significant contributions to diversity issues, particularly the enhancement of opportunities for people of color in science. |
 | The Design and Construction of the Mesa LaboratoryThis online exhibit traces the beginning of NCAR and its iconic Mesa Laboratory through original photographs, documents, films, and oral history interviews. |
 | Celebrating 50 Years at the Mesa Laboratory2017 marks 50 years of scientific innovation at the Mesa Laboratory. Explore photographs, videos, and ephemera from the original dedication of the Mesa Laboratory on May 10th, 1967, and from the anniversary and rededication in 2017. |
 | The High Altitude Observatory (HAO) ExhibitTo celebrate the High Altitude Observatory's 75th anniversary, the NCAR Archives is pleased to present the HAO Online Exhibit. The Archives holds a large collection of historical HAO records, including Walter Orr Roberts' handwritten logbooks, early newsletters and reports from the Climax Observatory, and hundreds of photographs. |
 | Joachim KuettnerA memorium to Joachim Kuettner, "the eminent researcher, administrator, field project leader, and glider pilot, highlighting his accomplishments and research from his seven-decade career. |
 | UCAR's BeginningsThe UCAR's Beginnings digital collection contains more than 60 original documents created during the infancy of UCAR and NCAR, including important correspondence and official meeting minutes. |
The NCAR Archives preserves the institutional history of NCAR|UCAR. The Archives acquires, manages, makes accessible resources documenting the activities undertaken by NCAR|UCAR in the areas of Earth systems science research, technology, education, and community building.
Visits to the NCAR Archives are by appointment only. If you would like to come to the Archives, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
The Archives are located at the Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. View directions and a map.
| This material is based upon work supported by the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a major facility sponsored by the National Science Foundation and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation |
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