Nuclear Museum Logo
Nuclear Museum Logo

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Lorraine Thurman

Laboratory HelperChicago, IL

Manhattan Project VeteranProject Worker/Staff
Sketch of Chicago Pile-1 by Melvin A. Miller

Lorraine Thurman was a laboratory helper at the Metallurgical Laboratory in Chicago during the Manhattan Project.

Related Profiles

Isabella Karle

Washington, DC

Isabella Karle (1921-2017) was a pioneer in the scientific field of crystallography. Her work on molecular structures had a sweeping influence across many scientific fields by allowing, for example, scientists to study nerve transmissions and aiding chemists in synthesizing pest repellents.

Benton A. Durley

Hanford, WA

T. D. Gibbs

Research & Development/300 Area

Gibbs worked at the 300 Area at Hanford during the Manhattan Project.

K. A. Wright

Oak Ridge, TN

K. A. Wright worked for the United States Engineer District Office.