Ralph Carlisle Smith collection of papers on Los Alamos, N.M., 1924-1957, (bulk 1945-1950).

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Ralph Carlisle Smith collection of papers on Los Alamos, N.M., 1924-1957, (bulk 1945-1950).

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.

2 boxes (.67 cu. ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7549362

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

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Smith, Ralph Carlisle, 1910-1989

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Ralph Carlisle Smith, born in West New York, New Jersey in 1910, 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...

Los Alamos scientific laboratory

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