Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers, 1991 Ms.1993.004

Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers, 1991 Ms.1993.004


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The processing, arrangement, and description of this collection was created as part of the project, "Piercing the Veil: Creating Access to the Archives of American Aerospace Exploration at Virginia Tech," funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) from 2022 to 2024.

Kat Zinn, Archivist

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1993.004
Title
Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers 1991
Quantity
0.5 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Creator
Eklund, Sigvard Arne, 1911-2000
Creator
Goldschmidt, Bertrand, 1912-2002
Creator
Marshak, Robert E. (Robert Eugene), 1916-1992
Creator
Seaborg, Glenn T. (Glenn Theodore), 1912-1999
Creator
Tape, Gerald Frederick, 1915-2005
Creator
York, Herbert F. (Herbert Frank), 1921-2009
Creator
Moyer, Albert E. (Albert Earl), 1945-2000
Creator
Bishop, Jerry E., 1931-2007
Creator
Lubkin, Gloria, 1933-2020
Creator
Torgersen, Paul E. (Paul Ernest), 1931-2015
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of seven videotapes recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (or Virginia Tech) in August 1991. The tapes contain interviews with six nuclear pioneers: Sigvard Eklund, Bertrand Goldschmidt, Robert E. Marshak, Glenn T. Seaborg, Gerald F. Tape, and Herbert F. York. They discuss topics such as the arms race, peaceful uses of the atom, and international perspectives on nuclear development. The collection also contains documentation and papers alongside the tapes, including event cards, partial transcripts, and planning information.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers, 1991, Ms1993-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers were donated to Special Collections and University Archives in 1993.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement and description of the Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers was completed as part of the project, "Piercing the Veil: Creating Access to the Archives of American Aerospace Exploration at Virginia Tech," funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) in May 2024. Initial description was created prior to 2002.


Scope and Content

This collection consists of seven videotapes recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (or Virginia Tech) in August 1991. The tapes contain interviews with six nuclear pioneers: Sigvard Eklund, Bertrand Goldschmidt, Robert E. Marshak, Glenn T. Seaborg, Gerald F. Tape, and Herbert F. York. Five of the tapes cover four main topics in nuclear history during the period from about 1945 through 1965: weapons and the arms race, civilian vs. military control in post-World War II United States, peaceful uses of the atom and basic research, and international perspectives on research, development, and cooperation. Two additional tapes cover a two-hour public round table where the pioneers were interviewed by Jerry Bishop of the Wall Street Journal, Gloria Lubkin of Physics Today, Albert Moyer of Virginia Tech, and Paul Torgersen of Virginia Tech.

In addition to the tapes, the collection includes supporting documentation and papers for the sessions such as event cards, partial transcripts, and planning information.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Related Material

Virginia Tech University Libraries has circulating copies of the seven videotapes in this collection, under the title "[Virginia Tech video history on nuclear developments, 1945-1963]" (Call number: Video 4489).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)
  • Faculty and staff
  • Science and Technology
  • University History
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (1970-)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Nuclear Pioneers: Conference on Nuclear Developments Videotapes and Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Bishop, Jerry E., 1931-2007
  • Eklund, Sigvard Arne, 1911-2000
  • Goldschmidt, Bertrand, 1912-2002
  • Lubkin, Gloria, 1933-2020
  • Marshak, Robert E. (Robert Eugene), 1916-1992
  • Moyer, Albert E. (Albert Earl), 1945-2000
  • Seaborg, Glenn T. (Glenn Theodore), 1912-1999
  • Tape, Gerald Frederick, 1915-2005
  • Torgersen, Paul E. (Paul Ernest), 1931-2015
  • York, Herbert F. (Herbert Frank), 1921-2009

Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1
General Planning
1991-08
box-folder 1 folder: 2
Guide to Video Tapes
1991-08-29-1991-08-30
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Letter to United Nations
1991-08-1991-10
box-folder 1 folder: 4
Moderator's Questions
1991-08-29-1991-08-30
box-folder 1 folder: 5
Partial Log and Transcript; Floppy Diskette (Session 1)
1991-08-29-1991-08-30
box-folder 1 folder: 6
Partial Log and Transcript (Session 2)
1991-08-29-1991-08-30
box-folder 1 folder: 7
PR and Social Events
1991-08
box-folder 1 folder: 8
Public Round Table
1991-08-30
box-folder 1 folder: 9
Setting Session Agendas
1991-08
item box: 1
Tape A: "Weapons and the Arms Race" Part 1 of 2
1991-08-29
item box: 1
Tape B: "Weapons and the Arms Race" Part 2 of 2; "Civilian vs. Military Control" Part 1 of 2
1991-08-29
item box: 1
Tape C: "Civilian vs. Military Control" Part 2 of 2; "Peaceful Uses and Basic Research"
1991-08-29
item box: 1
Tape D: "International Perspectives" Part 1 of 2
1991-08-30
item box: 1
Tape E: "International Perspectives" Part 2 of 2
1991-08-30
item box: 1
Tape F: "Round Table Discussion" Part 1 of 2
1991-08-30
item box: 1
Tape G: "Round Table Discussion" Part 2 of 2
1991-08-30