11:11. "Great Decision" Materials, 1958-1961., 1958-1961, bulk: 1958 - 1961

File — Box: 11, Folder: 11

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The papers include a large quantity of Amrine's literary manuscripts, together with correspondence, print and near print material relating to a number of subjects, most importantly, atomic energy research and development.

Correspondents include: Albert Einstein, Hans Bethe, Harold Urey, Thomas Hart Benton and William Allen White. Other materials include a collection of black and white still photographs relating to Amrine's research interests and tape recorded interviews, used as background for a number of his books.

Dates

1958-1961
Majority of material found within 1958 - 1961

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 29.75 Cubic Feet (38 boxes and 1 oversized folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Printed Materials relating to Amrine's 1959 book, "The Great Decision." Materials include excerpts of "The Great Decision" printed in Look and Air Force magazines; book reviews; and promotional materials. Also included in this folder are Typed Letters of correspondence to and from Amrine. Correspondents include J. Robert Oppenheimer and Henry D. Smyth, of Princeton University; Norman Cousins, The Saturday Review; Herbert Feis; Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves; and Howard K. Smith, of CBS News.