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At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the oldest nuclear reactor in the world, designated a historic
landmark. Historical and visitor information about the reactor and other local Manhattan Project
history.
http://www.ornl.gov/graphite/graphite.html
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Oral Histories of Human Radiation Experiments
Interviews with scientists involved in early U.S. research related to effects of radiation on human
health. Includes historical recollections by several Oak Ridge residents.
http://tis.eh.doe.gov/ohre/roadmap/histories/index.html
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Swords to Plowshares - A Short History of Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Introduction to the history of ORNL, from its beginnings in the Manhattan Project through the Cold
War to today.
http://www.ornl.gov/swords/swords.html
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Wheat, Tennessee
Short profile and photos from the thriving community that stood near the site of K-25 Gaseous
Diffusion plant before 1942. Includes essay on the community's African-American history.
http://www.roanetnheritage.com/c&p/wheat/index.htm
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Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association
Organization information, list and description of historic buildings, stories of city history,
profile of Ed Westcott and his photos, and status reports on current issues.
http://ORHPA.tripod.com/
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Oak Ridge Historical Information
History of the community during World War II, including the roles of the Graphite Reactor and the
X-10, Y-12, K-25, and S-50 sites. Includes photos, reading list, and a browsable copy of the 1945
phone book listing project personnel. By Manhattan Project Heritage Preservation Association.
http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org/HICC/HICC_OR.htm
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KNLS American Highway - America's Secret City: An Oral History
Transcript of a radio program about local resident Joanne Gailar and her book recounting Oak Ridge
history and her own experiences.
http://www.knls.org/English/trascripts/hiway026.htm
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