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Leola G. Reitz

Laboratory Technician, Health DivisionChicago, IL

Manhattan Project VeteranProject Worker/StaffWoman Scientist
A sketch of the Chicago Pile-1

Leola Reitz was a laboratory technician in the Health Division at the Metallurgical Laboratory in Chicago during the Manhattan Project.

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