Tape A: "Weapons and the Arms Race" Part 1 of 2, 1991-08-29
Scope and Content
This collection consists of seven videotapes recorded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (or Virginia Tech) in August 1991. The tapes contain interviews with six nuclear pioneers: Sigvard Eklund, Bertrand Goldschmidt, Robert E. Marshak, Glenn T. Seaborg, Gerald F. Tape, and Herbert F. York. Five of the tapes cover four main topics in nuclear history during the period from about 1945 through 1965: weapons and the arms race, civilian vs. military control in post-World War II United States, peaceful uses of the atom and basic research, and international perspectives on research, development, and cooperation. Two additional tapes cover a two-hour public round table where the pioneers were interviewed by Jerry Bishop of the Wall Street Journal, Gloria Lubkin of Physics Today, Albert Moyer of Virginia Tech, and Paul Torgersen of Virginia Tech.
In addition to the tapes, the collection includes supporting documentation and papers for the sessions such as event cards, partial transcripts, and planning information.
Dates
- Other: 1991-08-29
Creator
- From the Collection: Eklund, Sigvard Arne, 1911-2000 (Person)
- From the Collection: Goldschmidt, Bertrand (Person)
- From the Collection: Marshak, Robert E. (Robert Eugene), 1916-1992 (Person)
- From the Collection: Seaborg, Glenn T. (Glenn Theodore), 1912-1999 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tape, Gerald Frederick, 1915-2005 (Person)
- From the Collection: York, Herbert F. (Herbert Frank) (Person)
- From the Collection: Moyer, Albert E. (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: Bishop, Jerry E., 1931-2007 (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: Lubkin, Gloria, 1933-2020 (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: Torgersen, Paul E. (Interviewer, Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu