Background information on Dr. J. R. Oppenheimer, Director of the Atomic Bomb Project Laboratory at Los Alamos, N.M., 1942-1963
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The majority of this collection consists of materials relating to Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and its role in World War II. Press releases from the War Department relay background information on the Atomic Bomb Project, the town of Los Alamos, and J. Robert Oppenheimer and Leslie Groves who were key project personnel.
The Association of Los Alamos Scientists published The Los Alamos Newsletter weekly. The purpose of this publication was to "outline current news pertaining to the development, formulation, and operation of national and international control of atomic energy, and to provide news of the activities of the Association and its committees... Issues 1-6 of this newsletter are contained in this collection.
Correspondence congratulates Los Alamos employees for their role in ending the war, and addresses continued security issues. Dr. Oppenheimer accepted a War Department scroll/production award for the Lab. A copy of the award program and his speech are included in the collection, as is another speech given by Oppenheimer at a meeting of the Association of Los Alamos Scientists (November, 1945), in which he philosophizes about the role of science and scientists and discusses the far-reaching impact of the atomic bomb.
Excerpts of articles from the Albuquerque Journal, Santa Fe New Mexican, and New Mexico Magazine provide some of the first descriptions of the "mystery city, when the war was won and the press blackout was finally relaxed. A visitor's brochure provides basic information and a map of Los Alamos.
Finally, the collection contains a bulletin/annual report, instructions, and service record form for the Bernalillo County Home Defense Unit. The Unit was organized on December 8, 1941, with members being commissioned as deputy sheriffs to assist authorities.
The Association of Los Alamos Scientists published The Los Alamos Newsletter weekly. The purpose of this publication was to "outline current news pertaining to the development, formulation, and operation of national and international control of atomic energy, and to provide news of the activities of the Association and its committees... Issues 1-6 of this newsletter are contained in this collection.
Correspondence congratulates Los Alamos employees for their role in ending the war, and addresses continued security issues. Dr. Oppenheimer accepted a War Department scroll/production award for the Lab. A copy of the award program and his speech are included in the collection, as is another speech given by Oppenheimer at a meeting of the Association of Los Alamos Scientists (November, 1945), in which he philosophizes about the role of science and scientists and discusses the far-reaching impact of the atomic bomb.
Excerpts of articles from the Albuquerque Journal, Santa Fe New Mexican, and New Mexico Magazine provide some of the first descriptions of the "mystery city, when the war was won and the press blackout was finally relaxed. A visitor's brochure provides basic information and a map of Los Alamos.
Finally, the collection contains a bulletin/annual report, instructions, and service record form for the Bernalillo County Home Defense Unit. The Unit was organized on December 8, 1941, with members being commissioned as deputy sheriffs to assist authorities.
Dates
- 1942-1963
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Folder
Creator
- From the Collection: University of New Mexico (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu