Ralph Carlisle Smith Collection of Papers on Los Alamos, N.M.,
Collection
Identifier: MSS-149-BC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of numerous clippings, documents, and pamphlets related to Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, mainly from the 1940's and 1950's. Also included are articles about the history of Los Alamos, and material related to atomic energy.
Dates
- 1924-1957 (bulk 1945-1950)
Creator
- Smith, Ralph Carlisle, 1910-1989 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.
Biographical and Historical Information
Ralph Carlisle Smith was born in West New York, New Jersey in 1910 and passed away in 1989. He served as the Assistant Director of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory from 1947-1957. The Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory was established in 1943, at the former site of the Los Alamos Ranch School.
In 1942 Los Alamos was chosen by the United States government as the location for the Atomic Research Laboratory, then known as the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb. After World War II, the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory developed the first hydrogen bomb. The laboratory, now called Los Alamos National Laboratory, is operated by joint ventures between academic institutions and private enterprise under contract with the federal government. The Lab conducts nuclear and other scientific research.
In 1942 Los Alamos was chosen by the United States government as the location for the Atomic Research Laboratory, then known as the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb. After World War II, the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory developed the first hydrogen bomb. The laboratory, now called Los Alamos National Laboratory, is operated by joint ventures between academic institutions and private enterprise under contract with the federal government. The Lab conducts nuclear and other scientific research.
Extent
2 boxes (.67 cu. ft.)
Abstract
This collection is primarily comprised of clippings, documents, and pamphlets related to the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico, collected by Ralph Carlisle Smith.
Separated Material
The following publications have been catalogued for the CSWR general collection:
U. S. Scientific Laboratory. Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory of the University of California, 1954, 1956-1957
Moynahan, John F. Atomic Diary
McKee, Robert E. Zia Company in Los Alamos.
U. S. Scientific Laboratory. Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory of the University of California, 1954, 1956-1957
Moynahan, John F. Atomic Diary
McKee, Robert E. Zia Company in Los Alamos.
Creator
- Smith, Ralph Carlisle, 1910-1989 (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Ralph Carlisle Smith Collection of Papers on Los Alamos, N.M., 1924-1957 (bulk 1945-1950)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Mary Burkee
- Date
- ©2000
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 149 BC::Ralph Carlisle Smith Collection of Papers on Los Alamos, N.M.)//EN" "nmu1mss149bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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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