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History of the Activities of the Manhattan District Research Division, October 15, 1945-December 31, 1946Location: Active:
Originating Office: Atomic Energy Commission, Manhattan District Research Division Disposition AuthorityDOE/19/7A Finding Aids: None Disposition AuthorityUnscheduled Series Description: This report is a history of the Research Division of the Manhattan Engineer District (MED) from its establishment in October, 1945 to December 31, 1946, when MED was transferred from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). The history covers the administrative and research and development activities conducted for the Division by various contractors across the country during the establishment and early development of the National Laboratory system. Chapters in the report include such topics as special materials; radiation detection instruments; the Advisory Committee on Research and Development; the pile-reactor program; waste disposal; isotopes separation and radioisotopes distribution, including RaLa; training and education; and public relations.
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