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Title: Augusta and Aiken, Local Scenes
Date(s): 1955
Description: Raw footage of Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia. Shows residential neighborhoods, shops, churches, schools, hospitals, the Augusta National Golf Course entrance, and the Savannah River Plant. Shot soon after construction on the plant was completed.
Collection ID: DuPont Company Atomic Energy Division, Savannah River Plant photographs and films (Accession 1989.335)
Hagley ID: FILM_1989335_FC01
Collection: Film and Video

Title: Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina
Date(s): 1955
Description: Raw footage of Aiken, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia. Shows life around town, including busy main streets, horse races, people attending church and buying groceries, and residental neighborhoods. Also features shots of the newly-completed Savannah River Plant. Many scenes are used in the short film "The Story of the Atomic Energy Commission's Savannah River Plant Riser Plant."
Collection ID: DuPont Company Atomic Energy Division, Savannah River Plant photographs and films (Accession 1989.335)
Hagley ID: FILM_1989335_FC54
Collection: Film and Video

Title: The Story of the Atomic Energy Commission's Savannah River Plant Riser Plant
Date(s): 1955
Creator: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (sponsor), Feierbacher, John L. (director), Harvey, H. M., Jr. (cinematographer), Runde, Frederick Joseph, Jr., 1915-2004 (cinematographer), Mims, A. B. (Alvin Brooks), Jr., 1912-1974 (artist)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Atomic Energy Division, Savannah River Plant photographs and films (Accession 1989.335)
Hagley ID: FILM_1989335_FC98
Collection: Film and Video

Title: Artist conception of Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor, Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1955
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3978
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Dear Anne: a letter telling you all about "Life in Hanford"
Date(s): 1943?, 1943
Creator: Hanford Engineer Works E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
Hagley ID: PAM_Dear_Anne
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Hanford
Date(s): 1945
Creator: Hanford Engineer Works
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (associated name), United States. Army. Corps of Engineers (associated name)
Description: A pictorial record of the construction of the Hanford Engineer Works, Hanford, Washington, during World War II. Its construction was sponsored by the Army Corps of Engineers, with E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company as prime contractor.--Cf. foreword.
Collection ID: f HD9698.U54 H23
Hagley ID: Hanford_Pictorial
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: A completed area, one of many in the plant operated by DuPont employees drawn from the company's commercial operations.
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3974
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1955
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3967
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford Engineering Works Christmas Activities Album
Date(s): 1944
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_4131
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford Engineering Works Safety Exposition Items
Date(s): 1944
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_4200
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford Engineering Works construction camp
Date(s): 1955
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3959
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford Engineering Works employees
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3941
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Hanford construction camp
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: The Hanford construction camp which housed 45,000 construction workers. In addition, residents of a trailer village expanded the total to 52,000 people. Project offices of the U.S. Corp of Engineers and DuPont are shown in the foreground.
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3966
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Here's Hanford, Here's Hanford / (prepared by Training & Relations Division)
Date(s): 1944
Creator: Hanford Engineer Works E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company
Hagley ID: Heres_Hanford
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Highlights of Hanford : work for victory I (prepared by Training & Relations Division), Highlights of Hanford
Date(s): 1943
Contributor(s): Hanford Engineer Works E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (issuing body)
Hagley ID: Highlights_of_Hanford
Collection: Trade catalogs and pamphlets

Title: Hanford Engineering Works Safety Exposition Album
Date(s): 1944
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_4301
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Richland, Washington near Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: This camp housed part of Hanford Engineer Works 52,000 population during WWII. Barracks pictured here sheltered construction employees of first atomic energy materials plant at Hanford, WA which DuPont designed, built and operated at the government's request. Because existing towns within a reasonable daily driving distance were unable to provide housing, business and recreational facilities, DuPont later built virtually from the ground up the village of Richland to house the plant operation...
Show moreThis camp housed part of Hanford Engineer Works 52,000 population during WWII. Barracks pictured here sheltered construction employees of first atomic energy materials plant at Hanford, WA which DuPont designed, built and operated at the government's request. Because existing towns within a reasonable daily driving distance were unable to provide housing, business and recreational facilities, DuPont later built virtually from the ground up the village of Richland to house the plant operation force. For the most part they were men and women from the company's industrial plants who had been moved to the area under utmost secrecy.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3919
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Transportation fleet of Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Description: This enormous fleet of trailer trucks, converted to buses, hauled Hanford Engineering Works employees to all areas of the 600 square mile plant, which was divided into three large manufacturing areas, each of which was subdivided into sections several mile square. DuPont designed, built and operated the tremendous plant at Hanford WA during WWII and it was here that one of the essential materials for atom bombs, a new chemical element called plutonium, was mass produced for the first time. It...
Show moreThis enormous fleet of trailer trucks, converted to buses, hauled Hanford Engineering Works employees to all areas of the 600 square mile plant, which was divided into three large manufacturing areas, each of which was subdivided into sections several mile square. DuPont designed, built and operated the tremendous plant at Hanford WA during WWII and it was here that one of the essential materials for atom bombs, a new chemical element called plutonium, was mass produced for the first time. It was one of the greatest single industrial accomplishments in the history of the world.
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Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3927
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Visitor to Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3938
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: War Construction in the Desert, Reel 01
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (associated name)
Description: Begins with history of Hanford area, in Washington state, where the project was to be constructed. Explains need for workers and the extensive training involved. Shows construction of camp and various buildings. Includes typical Hanford woman's day and typical Hanford man's day. Both segments begin when subjects wake and go through their entire day at the camp. Also includes amenities offered workers such as entertainment and food services. The 300 area is depicted with medical facilities,...
Show moreBegins with history of Hanford area, in Washington state, where the project was to be constructed. Explains need for workers and the extensive training involved. Shows construction of camp and various buildings. Includes typical Hanford woman's day and typical Hanford man's day. Both segments begin when subjects wake and go through their entire day at the camp. Also includes amenities offered workers such as entertainment and food services. The 300 area is depicted with medical facilities, training and services offered to workers.
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Collection ID: E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Hanford Engineer Works photographs and films (Accession 1974.389)
Hagley ID: FILM_1974389_FC10
Collection: Film and Video

Title: War Construction in the Desert, Reel 02
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company (associated name), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (associated name)
Description: Contains construction footage of areas 100 and 200. Shots of administrative and supervisory personnel include Major General L.R. Groves (Commanding General, Manhattan District, United States Corp. of Engineers), Colonel F.T. Matthias (Area Engineer), Lt. Col. B.T. Rogers (Deputy Area Engineer), Major W.F. Sapper (Executive Officer), H.D. Riley (Major, Corp. of Engineers), E.G. Ackart (Chief Engineer, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.), G.M. Read (Assistant Chief Engineer), M.F.Wood (Manager,...
Show moreContains construction footage of areas 100 and 200. Shots of administrative and supervisory personnel include Major General L.R. Groves (Commanding General, Manhattan District, United States Corp. of Engineers), Colonel F.T. Matthias (Area Engineer), Lt. Col. B.T. Rogers (Deputy Area Engineer), Major W.F. Sapper (Executive Officer), H.D. Riley (Major, Corp. of Engineers), E.G. Ackart (Chief Engineer, E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.), G.M. Read (Assistant Chief Engineer), M.F.Wood (Manager, Construction division), F.H. Mackie (Manager, War Construction division), G.P. Church (Field Project Manager), T.L. Pierce (Assistant Field Project Manager), G.E. Bubb (AFPM, Field Construction), L.S. Grogan (Field Superintendent), W.E. Redman (Assistant, Field Superintendent), H.F. Nunn (Safety Superintendent), W.V. Krewatch (AFPM, Office Engineering), A.D. Day (Engineering Office Superintendent), E.L. Plenninger (Service Superintendent), T.W. Brown (Chief Accountant), G.E. Hillman (AFPM, Control), B.M. Taylor (Housing Superintendent), J.M. Wetherhold (Medical Supervisor), R.E. Burton (AFPM, Service and Housing) and H. Villa (Control Superintendent). \n
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Collection ID: E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Hanford Engineer Works photographs and films (Accession 1974.389)
Hagley ID: FILM_1974389_FC09
Collection: Film and Video

Title: Worker safety meeting at Hanford Engineering Works
Date(s): 1945
Contributor(s): E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator)
Collection ID: DuPont Company Product Information photographs (Accession 1972.341)
Hagley ID: 1972341_3935
Collection: DuPont Product Information photographs

Title: Yuletide Carnival, Hanford Site
Date(s): 1943-12-18, 1958-01-02
Contributor(s): E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company (originator), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. Engineering Department (originator), Hanford Engineer Works (associated name)
Description: Items include letters, Program committee information, and a program bulletin, photographs are of various events included in the yuletide program such as: Hanford Theatre opening, a bingo game, scene from the play "The Drunkard", outside Nativity scene, a children's Christmas pageant, a children's dance, and a dance.
Collection ID: DuPont Company Engineering Department photographs (Accession 1982.300)
Hagley ID: AVD_1982300_42_53
Collection: DuPont Company Engineering Department photographs