Organization information, list and description of historic buildings, stories of city history, profile of Ed Westcott and his photos, and status reports on current issues.
History of the community during World War II, including the roles of the Graphite Reactor and the X-10, Y-12, K-25, and S-50 sites. Includes photos, reading list, and a browsable copy of the 1945 phone book listing project personnel. By Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Association.
Transcript of a radio program about local resident Joanne Gailar and her book recounting Oak Ridge history and her own experiences.
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the oldest nuclear reactor in the world, designated a historic landmark. Historical and visitor information about the reactor and other local Manhattan Project history.
Historical account from World War II to the present, with photos of landmarks.
Short profile and photos from the thriving community that stood near the site of K-25 Gaseous Diffusion plant before 1942. Includes essay on the community's African-American history.
Interviews with scientists involved in early U.S. research related to effects of radiation on human health. Includes historical recollections by several Oak Ridge residents.
Introduction to the history of ORNL, from its beginnings in the Manhattan Project through the Cold War to today.
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