Atomic Scientists of Chicago.
Atomic Scientists of Chicago records, 1945-1955 (bulk 1945-1949).
The Atomic Scientists of Chicago (ASC) was founded in September 1945 at the Metallurgical Laboratory of the University of Chicago to address the moral and social responsibilities of scientists regarding the use of nuclear energy and to promote public awareness of its possible consequences. ASC sponsored conferences, lobbied for policies and in December 1945 began publishing the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. The collection contains correspondence, subject files, financial records, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, conference material, membership records, and reports.
The Atomic Scientists of Chicago was founded on September 26, 1945, by the scientific employees of the Metallurgical Laboratory of the University of Chicago, and was made open to any past or present scientific employee of the Manhattan Project. Work on some aspect of the bomb was a requisite for membership. The ASC was established to educate the public and the government in the political, social, and international implications attending the national and international development and exploitation of atomic energy. The constitution, adopted on October 30, 1945, defined the aims of the organization as, to explore, clarify and formulate the opinion and responsibilities of scientists in regard to the problems brought about by the release of nuclear energy,and to educate the public to a full understanding of the scientific, technological and social problems arising from the release of nuclear energy. Members included J. A. Simpson, Jr., Kenneth Cole, Farrington Daniels, James Franck, Lester Guttman, Thorfin Hogness, Robert Mulliken, Glenn Seaborg, Leo Szilard, Harold Urey, and Walter Zinn.
Atomic Scientists of Chicago.
Bulletin of the atomic scientists -- History.
Nuclear energy -- Social aspects.
Financial records. aat
Pamphlets. aat
Press releases. aat
Publications. aat
Atomic energy control -- Societies, etc. -- United States.
Atomic Scientists of Chicago -- Congresses.
Atomic Scientists of Chicago -- Publishing.
Chicago Committee for Civilian Control of Atomic Energy.
National Committee for Civilian Control.
University of Chicago. Office of Inquiry into the Social Aspects of Atomic Energy.
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University of Chicago. The Joseph Regenstein Library. Department of Special Collections. 1100 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, USA