Asher White papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss029

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

All of the material in the collection is related to or concerned with some aspect of atomic energy, both peaceful and military applications. Almost everything in the collection exists in many copies elsewhere; uniqueness is limited almost solely to the few items of correspondence and the equally few notes which Dr. White made at various times in longhand.

The collection consists of 389 pieces, made up of correspondence, notes, photographs, publications of various kinds (both commercial and governmental), clippings, reprints from journals and magazines, and reports. There is, in addition, a folder labeled "Operation Crossroads" that contains information about the atomic bomb test at Bikini atoll in the Pacific Ocean, July 25, 1946.

Dates

Creation: circa 1946-1957

Creator

White, Asher (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Restrictions on Access

The collection is open and available for use by researchers in the Andersen Library Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use

Biographical Sketch for Asher White

Asher White was associated with the United States Atomic Energy Commission.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection consists of material assembled by Dr. White while he was associated with the US-AEC. Materials about atomic energy include correspondence, notes, reports, photographs, clippings, and publications.