Reminiscences of Albert Cahn : oral history, 1978.

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Reminiscences of Albert Cahn : oral history, 1978.

University of Chicago, scientist in Metalurgical Laboratory, 1942-43; Citizens ̀Committee for Civilian Control of Atomic Energy: establishment 1936, organization, lobbying activities; Federation of American Scientists; Atomic Energy Act, 1946: lobbying, press support, impact of bill; relationship with Helen Gahagan Douglas.

Transcript: 18 leaves.

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