Washington Association of Scientists. Records 1946-1957

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Washington Association of Scientists. Records 1946-1957

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The Washington Association of Scientists was formed in January, 1946, to impress upon the public the potentialities of atomic energy, and to urge satisfactory methods of control and development of this source of energy. Contains correspondence, constitution and by-laws, minutes, memoranda, financial records, and membership information. Material relates to the administration and activities of the Association. Also includes material relating to other organizations of scientists concerned with atomic energy control such as the Federation of American Scientists.

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Federation of American Scientists

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The Federation of American Scientists, a federation of seven associations of scientists and engineers, was organized in 1946 for the purpose of promoting world peace, international control of atomic energy, and the proper use of science for general welfare. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., FAS sought to influence government policy and educate the public concerning the social implications of new knowledge in science. From the description of Records, 1945-1970 (inclusive). (Universit...

Washington Association of Scientists.

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The Washington Association of Scientists was formed in January, 1946, to impress upon the public the potentialities of atomic energy, and to urge satisfactory methods of control and development of this source of energy. (see preambles to original and revised constitutions, Box 1, Folder 2). The association early associated with the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) (see Box 1, Folder 9 and 11, and Box 2, Folders, 12 to 16), and, in March 1947, was incorporated in the District of Columbia (...