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Mary M. Shaw oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02763

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary M. Shaw conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 02, 2011 and November 14, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Shaw discusses her husband, Rollin, his work at the Nevada Test Site, and moving to various locations for his job. She also tells stories of the Shaws and their fellow Nevada Test Site employees’ parties, of her learning to paint with watercolors, and her children’s educations in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Edward Halligan Papers

Identifier

MS-00168

Abstract

The Edward Halligan Papers (1962-1966) contain instructions and booklets on atomic testing, newspaper clippings, and newsletters. There is information on the underground detonations of "Project Long Shot," and "Project Rover" that took place at the Nevada Test Site. Also included is a speech, given by Halligan, titled "Technical Operations on Project Long Shot."

Archival Collection

Sister Rosemary Lynch in front of the NTS entrance: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Sister Rosemary Lynch in Mercury, Nevada at the entrance to the Nevada Test Site July 7, 1987.

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Sister Rosemary Lynch at the NTS entrance: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Sister Rosemary Lynch in Mercury, Nevada at the entrance to the Nevada Test Site July 7, 1987.

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Marianne Gast and Sister Rosemary Lynch at protest: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Marianne Gast and Sister Rosemary Lynch pose for a photo in a crowd while protesting at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999.

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Sister Rosemary Lynch amongst a large group of protestors: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Protestors at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999. Sister Rosemary Lynch is in the center left of the photo with sunglasses on and is holding a paper.

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Photograph of a nuclear bomb blast near Frenchman Flats, Nevada, 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a mushroom cloud resulting from above-ground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.

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Photograph of a nuclear bomb blast near Frenchman Flats, Nevada, 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a mushroom cloud resulting from above-ground nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site.

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Rabbi Mel Hechs protesting with microphone: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Protestors at the Nevada Test Site listening to a man who appears to be Rabbi Mel Hechs, circa 1980-1999. For a similar image see pho006364.

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Sister Rosemary Lynch and Nancy McWalters protesting: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Sister Rosemary Lynch and Nancy McWalters protesting at the Nevada Test Site on Hiroshima Day (August 6th) 1990.

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