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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
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1992.
[Identification of item], T. H. Rittner reports, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Originals in: Public Records Office, London.
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