William Ginell is a physical chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project. In this interview he describes how he became interested in chemistry and his experiences working at Columbia University and Oak Ridge, TN on the gaseous diffusion process. He reflects on the Army, living conditions, and the intense secrecy and security during the project. He also discusses his life after the war, especially his work at Brookhaven, Atomics International, and Douglas Aircraft.
William Ginell
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- Corporate Involvement in the Manhattan Project
- Environmental Impact
- European Refugees
- Housing
- Innovations
- Life in the Secret Cities
- Military-Civilian Relations
- Race for the Atomic Bomb
- Reflections on the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Safety
- Scientific Discoveries
- Security & Secrecy
- Social Life
- Transportation
- University Involvement in the Manhattan Project
- Working Conditions
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