Virginia Meschke

ChemistChicago, IL

Manhattan Project VeteranScientistWoman Scientist

Virginia Meschke was a chemist and technician at the University of Chicago Met Lab. She specialized in plutonium chemistry. In May of 1946, she joined the Solvent-Extraction Group.

Related Profiles

Irma Van Gilde

Y-12 Plant

Irma Van Gilde worked for the Tennessee Eastman Corporation at the Y-12 Plant.

J. R. Bobinson

Tinian Island

J. R. Bobinson served in the 509th Headquarters and Base Services Squadron.

August “Dutch” Anton

K-25 Plant

August Anton worked as a civilian plumber on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

James I. Pegram

Tinian Island

James I. Pegram served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.