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Nuclear weapons -- Testing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bikini Atoll Atomic Tests photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1750
Abstract Nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll consisted of the detonation of 24 nuclear weapons by the United States between 1946 and 1958 on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This collection consists of 3 black-and-white photograph prints depicting nuclear explosions during testing.
Dates: circa 1946-1958

Philip L. Fradkin papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2658
Abstract The Philip L. Fradkin papers (1790-2012) consists of materials relating to environmental author Philp L. Fradkin (1935-2012) including his research, notes, manuscripts and copies of his articles. Fradkin worked for several newspapers and won a Pulitzer for his coverage of the Watts riots.
Dates: 1790-2011

Harold A. Knapp photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0824
Abstract Harold A. Knapp was a scientist, mathematician, and activist who studied the effects of fallout from nuclear testing. The Harold A. Knapp photograph collection contains photographs and slides of images and data related to the effects of nuclear testing on livestock in the American West.
Dates: 1950-1989