James Acord's "The Asmus File" c. 15 March 1995

Collection Assignment
Full Expanded ID
JGC.17.58.93
Item Type
Representation(s)
Extent
18 sheets, 11" x 8.5"
Scope and Content
Eighteen sheets, corner-stapled from James Acord to Janet and Edward Galore, c. 15 March 1995.
Sheets 1–4 are single-sided photocopies from the program for the Columbia Basin Technical Conference & Trade Show at the Red Lion Inn & Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, 28–29 March 1995. Acord has written a letter in red ink on the cover, calling this packet "The Asmus File," and narrates his history with and connection to John Asmus, laser physicist. John Asmus' contributions to the conference are highlighted.
Sheet 5 is a two-sided September 1994 issue of "Technology Bulletin" from Westinghouse Hanford Company. This has a photograph of John Asmus on its cover, which Acord has added a note to.
Sheet 6 is a photocopy of a 1-page letter from John Asmus at UCSD to James Acord, 28 December 1994. It asks about the Guggenheim Foundation, mentions "Dann Flesher", and Asmus' current efforts.
Sheet 7 is a photocopy of a 1-page letter from Lu Sham at UCSD to James Acord, 25 January 1995. It notes that John Asmus is up for a promotion and requests Acord's critical evaluation for consideration.
Sheets 8-18 are John Asmus' resumé. On sheet 14, Acord has highlighted that John Asmus noted his support with Acord's "Nuclear Sculpture" at the Fremont Fine Arts Foundry in 1993.