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Title: T. H. Rittner reports
Date (inclusive): 1945
Collection Number: 92092
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box
(0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Relates to detention of ten leading German physicists in Great Britain from May to December 1945. Reports include transcripts
of surreptitious sound recordings of conversations among the physicists, relating to German nuclear research during World
War II, and to reactions to the use of atomic bombs on Japan. Photocopy.
Creator:
Rittner, T. H.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1992.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], T. H. Rittner reports, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Location of Originals
Originals in: Public Records Office, London.
Biographical/Historical Note
Major, British army.
Scope and Content of Collection
Relates to detention of ten leading German physicists in Great Britain from May to December 1945. Reports include transcripts
of surreptitious sound recordings of conversations among the physicists, relating to German nuclear research during World
War II, and to reactions to the use of atomic bombs on Japan. Photocopy.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany
Atomic bomb
Physics
World War, 1939-1945 -- Science
Science -- Germany