Atomic Aid for Science

Clip: 489597_1_1

Year Shot: 1946 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1771

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HD: N/A

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Timecode: 00:44:17 - 00:45:49

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Atomic Aid for Science Newsreel about Oak Ridge,Tennessee, "Atomic Capitol of the World." VO explains how visitors are now allowed in to the compund and what they must do to ensure safety from radioactive materials while there. Good panning EST shot of the Oak Ridge atomic compound. Panning l/a MS barbed wire topping fence. MS sign: "Visitors Obtain Meters Here Before Entering." MS/CUs meters on table, guests signing registry. MS pressmen entering facility. MS/CUs scientists working, canning radioactive material. MSs Dr. Edmund Garrie (sp) of St. Louis receiving first isotope for cancer research; MSs reporters covering story. MS/CUs doctor looking at isotopes.