Box 121 - Intrec - Projects - ARPA
Scope and Contents
This collection consits of 20 series featuring correspondence, photographs, audio/visual materials, and hand written notes of Col. Richard Hallock during his time in the United States Military. This collection covers his time in Iran, development of RAND, Korea Conflict, World War II, several U.S. Bases including Fort Henry Benning.
Dates
- Creation: 1972
Full Extent
From the Collection: 57.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), an agency under the United States Department of Defense, was charged with the development of new technologies for military operations. This program was the precursor to the modern day DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).
The material contained in the ARPA section relates to the work the Col. Hallock completed while RDTE Project Manager (1961-1962). [See Series 13]. He also conducted research on ARPA and Project AGILE while at the Rand Cooperation, which contributed to his work at Intrec with ARPA, see Series 17. He used this preliminary research to form the following contract with ARPA through Intrec in 1975.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States