Nuclear Museum Logo
Nuclear Museum Logo

National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Mary M. Dailey

Research Assistant; Health DivisionChicago, IL

Manhattan Project VeteranProject Worker/Staff
Chicago Pile-1

Mary M. Dailey was a research assistant at the University of Chicago’s Metallurgical Laboratory (“Met Lab”) during the Manhattan Project. She was one of ten female scientists to sign the Szilard Petition, a document written by physicist Leo Szilard that attempted to prevent the United States from dropping the atomic bombs on Japan. 

Related Profiles

Merle C. Turner

Tinian Island

Merle C. Turner served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.

R. G. Humphries

Oak Ridge, TN

R. G. Humphries worked for the United States Engineer District Office.

D. R. Creekmore

B Reactor/100 Area

Creekmore worked at the 100-F Area at Hanford during the Manhattan Project. 

Michael Chiuchiolo

Tinian Island

Michael Chiuchiolo served in the 320th Troop Carrier Squadron.