30 Years to Justice, circa 1985
Scope and Contents
An examination of the case of Bulloch V. United States. A group of sheepherders from southern Utah and their flocks are exposed to massive amounts of radioactive fallout during nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site in the early 1950s. Claiming to have suffered devastating losses, they undertake a thirty-year campaign seeking justice from the federal government. The case offers unique insight into operations of the Atomic Energy Commission among people downwind from the Nevada Test Site during the open-air weapons testing period. Featuring archival film and still photos from the era and nuclear weapons testing. 28:00 minutes.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1985
Creator
- From the Collection: KUED-TV (Television station : Salt Lake City, Utah) (Organization)
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.
Extent
From the Collection: 64 Items
Physical Description
genreform: VHS videocassette
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu