"Gene had also other interests. He was a crack pistol shot, an avid hunter, a connoisseur of powerful automobiles, and he had
a willingness to share any experience, from making wine to making ammunition."
- Thomas H. Lee and Ralph S. Gens, 1992
Eugene Starr
(1901-1988) enjoyed a widespread reputation as a distinguished scientist and
engineer. A 1923 graduate of Oregon State University, he achieved both national
and international recognition for his work in the fields of electrical
engineering and nuclear physics. In 1958 Starr was awarded the Department of the
Interior's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, for his work with
the Bonneville Power Administration. Starr's papers include personal
correspondence and scientific reports, with a focus on his work in nuclear
fission and high voltage transmission fields.
The Starr papers contain nearly 10,000 items and occupy 38 cubic feet of space, and include personal correspondence and scientific
reports, with a focus on his activities in both the nuclear fission and high-voltage transmission fields. They attest to his
accomplishments both as a researcher and leader in his field. Several research programs and publications, headed by Starr,
are detailed within the collection, and his personal lecture slides and notes from his work with the NDRC are also available.
The materials that Mr. Starr donated to Special Collections exemplify the practical application of scientific principals in
relation to electricity, and help illustrate the peaceful use of nuclear power in the 20th century.
Biographical Note(s)
Unpublished Typescript: Electric Shock Induced by Lightning Stroke by Eugene C. Starr.
October 21, 1941
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