Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection features various documents and special orders, letters, and newspaper articles describing Richard Eckert's service as an Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II. As a part of the Secret City project, Eckert was involved in the production of the atomic bomb. The collection is arranged into five topical series.Series I: Special Orders includes several copies of special orders given to Eckert's unit.Series II: Training Documents includes a...

Scope and Contents Note From the Collection: This collection features various documents and special orders, letters, and newspaper articles describing Richard Eckert's service as an Engineer in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II. As a part of the Secret City project, Eckert was involved in the production of the atomic bomb. The collection is arranged into five topical series.Series I: Special Orders includes several copies of special orders given to Eckert's unit.Series II: Training Documents includes a...