Summary

Identifier

2016.009.004

Content Description

Several folders of memos, letters, and articles relating to nuclear safety and operation of N Reactor. Information on NS Savannah. Pictures of various reactors and overviews of the Hanford Area. Brochures of N-reactor. Letters from Senator Brock Adams to Leitz Family. Two copies of "The Hanford Story". "N Reactor Comprehensive Treatment Report" Information on Three Mile Island. Various publications that Emil Leitz has written regarding aspects of nuclear operation and safety. Physical objects: one hardhat stamped"E.E. Leitz" above an N Reactor Log, one N Reactor startup pin.

Inventory

2-3 folders of material integrated into RG-4A collections. Hat and pin to be placed in a box with Etherfoam mounts.

Provenance

Items collected by Emil Leitz from his work as N-Reactor Startup Engineer. Donated at two separate time. First time unknown, but likely during or shortly after Leitz's oral history interview on 11-07-2013. When contacted about these items, where no deed of gift was signed, Leitz came to HHP offices and signed deed of gift on Feb 2, 2016. On March 23, 2016 Leitz brought the hardhat and pin to HHP offices and signed the second deed of gift.

Access Restrictions?

No

Use Restrictions?

No

Dates

• Range of documentation (Existence)

Extents

• .5 Linear Feet (Whole)

Subjects

• Nuclear energy

• Nuclear engineering

• Nuclear facilities

• Nuclear fuels.

• Hanford Site (Wash.)

• Nuclear propulsion

• Nuclear reactors.

• Nuclear ships

• Nuclear merchant ships

• Adams, Brock 1927-2004

• Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (Pa)