"Oak Ridge, Tennessee: The Atomic City"
A single pamphlet from 1945 advertising Oak Ridge, TN with photographs and facts. Facts include data about schools, hospitals, transportation and much more in the area. Photographs depict the landscape and buildings of Oak Ridge as well as people and activities.
Dates
- 1945
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
A single pamphlet from 1945 advertising Oak Ridge, TN with photographs and facts. Facts include data about schools, hospitals, transportation and much more in the area. Photographs depict the landscape and buildings of Oak Ridge as well as people and activities.
Biographical/Historical Note
The city of Oak Ridge, TN was established in 1942 during World War II as a production site for the Manhattan Project, the program to oversee the development of the atomic bomb. Following the end of the war, the city transitioned from being a temporary military town into an independent city. Oak Ridge sits in both Anderson and Roane counties. Common nicknames for the city include "The Atomic City" and "The Secret City" based on its history.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository