The History of the Manhattan Project
(Nashville, TN) – At 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945 the age of the atom bomb began with the explosion of “the Gadget” and has since been a topic of fascination and fear. With fact-filled photo captions and chapter introductions written by Timothy Joseph, a senior scientist and project manager for the U.S. Department of Energy in Chicago, Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project showcases the efforts of thousands of Americans to forge a weapon that could end World War II.
Watch the human story unfold in this rare collection of 200 photographs culled from the National Archives, the Oak Ridge Public Library, the United States Department of Energy, the Argonne National Laboratory, the archives of George Kerr, and the Library of Congress.
From scenes of the work force assembled at production sites in Tennessee and Washington to the research and testing grounds of New Mexico to the devastation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Manhattan Project is captured in vivid black-and-white photography displayed in a large format. Timothy Joseph holds a Ph.D. in biology, which launched his 24-year career with the U.S. Department of Energy. His involvement in the assessment of radiation doses on past workers of the Department of Energy has been an integral part of his professional career. As a freelance technical writer and consultant, Joseph relies on this storehouse of knowledge acquired through his years in the field.
Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, which highlight the history of the great cities, legendary figures, and pivotal events across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.
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Ten Things to Know About
Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project
1. What time periods are covered?
World War II era2. How many photographs does the book contain?
Nearly 200 photographs are reproduced in black and white on heavy art paper3. What Archives were used to obtain images?
National Archives, Oak Ridge Public Library, and the United States Department of Energy4. Who is the author?
Timothy Joseph Ph. D.5. Where is the book available?
All major and independent bookstores, Amazon.com, www.turnerpublishing.com6. What are some notable landmarks and/or historical figures featured in the book?
Tinian Island Airfield, the Enola Gay, Colonel Tibbets, Ruins of Hiroshima, Ruins of Nagasaki, Julius Robert Oppenheimer, Albert Einstein, Elsa Gate
Portal, Leslie R. Groves, the Y-12 Facility7. When will the book be released?
May 20098. What are the book specifications?
10 x 10 inches, hardbound, smyth-sewn binding, 216 pages, ISBN-13: 978-1-59652-521-49. Is the book part of a series/collection?
Historic Photos of the Manhattan Project is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series of books that highlight cities, states, legendary figures,
and pivotal events.10. What are others saying about the “Historic Photos Series”?
“Historic Photos of Nashville—what a top quality book throughout! Over 200 beautifully printed pages, depicting scenes from Nashville history since the mid-1800s. These extraordinary old photographs have been found in various archives, and provide a great historical representation of the people, places, and events that have occurred in Nashville.” – Amazon.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Timothy Joseph is a former high school teacher, college professor, and corporate manager and consultant. He holds a Ph.D. in biology, was a senior scientist and project manager for the U.S. Department of Energy for 24 years in Chicago, Illinois, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is involved in the government assessment of radiation doses to past workers, many from the Manhattan Project. Tim is a freelance technical writer, consultant, and novelist with four published books. He gives creative writing talks to young people to instill interest in and awareness of the personal rewards of writing and reading. Tim lives in Knoxville with his wife, Marsha.
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