Atomic Research - For Peace

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1946-07-17
maker:
Unknown

Gelatin silver print entitled 'Atomic Research - For Peace', taken by an unknown photographer for Associated Press 17 July 1946. 'Scientist Randall Lenz is shown machining uranium on a lathe in the University of Chicago laboratory. Because uranium contiues to oxidise after cutting, the sparks linger and remain hot.'

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/14394
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
type:
photograph and gelatin silver print