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Effects of Overpressures in Group Shelters on Animals and Dummies

Description: S>Relative biological hazards of blast were studied in two types of communal air-raid shelters during Shots 1 and 8. Dogs, restrained within the shelters during detonation, were studied pathologically and clinically for blast injuries. Two anthropometric dummies were test objects for displacement studies utilizing high-speed photography. Physical data included pressure vs time and air-drag determinations. During Shot 1, animals sustained marked blast damages (hemorrhages in lungs and abdominal … more
Date: September 1, 1953
Creator: Roberts, J. E.; White, C. S. & Chiffelle, T. L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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AIRBLAST OVERPRESSURE AND DYNAMIC PRESSURE OVER VARIOUS SURFACES

Description: Static overpressure and dynamic pressure versus time over surfaces processing different physical properties were measured on two tower shots, 6 and 12. On Shot 12, three surfaces were provided: the natural desert, a water surface consisting of a flooded area, and an asphalt surface. On Shot 6, desert and asphalt areas only were available. There were 123 channels of instrumentation installed for Shot 12, and 24 for Shot 6. From the data, a system of wave-form classification was devised for overp… more
Date: September 11, 1957
Creator: Sachs, D. C.; Swift, L. M. & Sauer, F. M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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RECONNAISSANCE FOR URANIUM IN THE PROVINCES OF AYABACA AND HUANCA-BAMBA, DEPARTMENT OF PIURA, PERU

Description: In 1957 a radiometric examination of rock outcrops in the Ayabaca and Huancabamba areas of northwestern Peru was made in conjunction with a geologic search for structures favorable for the occurrence of uranium minerals. No anomalous radioactivity was detected, and the geologic setting is believed to be generally unfavorable for uranium mineralization. (auth)
Date: September 1, 1957
Creator: Brown, L.J. & G.S., Morales
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

["God of Long Life" Statue]

Description: Photograph of the "God of Long Life" statue, which was housed in the Historical Collection on the North Texas campus in Denton. The statue stands on a table in front of a checkered cloth. The god has a long mustache, wears a robe, and appears to be holding a long stick.
Date: September 1952
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Asian Display Case]

Description: Photograph of the Asian display case in the Historical Collection on the North Texas campus in Denton. There are three shelves in the picture, and many artifacts can be seen. These include a plate, vase, boat, and others.
Date: September 1952
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Ronald Cox at Registration]

Description: Photograph of two men and a student named Ronald Cox during the registration period at North Texas State College. The man on the left wears a suit and holds a sign toward Cox, which reads "I am 6666."
Date: September 27, 1958
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[President Matthers with Ronald Cox]

Description: Photograph of James Matthews, North Texas State College President, shaking hands with Ronald Cox during the registration period at North Texas State College. Cox wears a sign around his neck that reads "I am 6666." Cox was the 6,666th student to register at the college.
Date: September 27, 1958
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Accidental Radiation Excursion at the Y-12 Plant, June 16, 1958: Final Report

Description: This report describes the circumstances leading to the accident, attempts to reconstruct the nuclear reactivity conditions, and reviews the dosimetric means and results which were used to help determine the exposure of affected employees.
Date: September 12, 1958
Creator: Patton, F. S.; Bailey, J. C.; Callihan, A. D.; Googin, J. M.; Jasny, G. R.; McAlduff, H. J. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Uranium Concentration Meter

Description: From abstract; "Two basic instruments were developed for determining the concentration of uranium in solutions. Both instruments detect the gamma activity present in a sample solution, and interpret this analysis into direct presentation as parts per million."
Date: September 24, 1956
Creator: Arnett, Orville
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: Conduct at Democratic Convention ; Balloon]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany two news stories. The first is about a man giving his opinion on the conduct at the Democratic National Convention. Second is a story about an Army Signal Corps weather balloon that floated down from the sky in Fort Worth and found a new home with Joe Whilhite's son.
Date: September 12, 1956
Duration: 2 minutes 08 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Husband Charged in Murder of Wife]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a Fort Worth electrician's murder of his wife, Mrs. Clara Payne, who was found a mile north of the city on the old Decatur Road.
Date: September 11, 1956
Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Teams Arrive for Pro Football Game]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants, which is sponsored by the Dallas Salesmanship Club.
Date: September 13, 1956
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Jury Being chosen for assault trial]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the beginning of jury selection in Dallas, Texas, for the trial of Joseph D'Angelo of Brooklyn, New York, accused of raping an 11-year-old Dallas girl on 4 February 1956.
Date: September 10, 1956
Duration: 1 minute 02 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Youngsters Compete in Soap Box Races]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a soap box derby in Dallas, which was put on by the Optimist Club.
Date: September 16, 1956
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Jimmy Stewart]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the events surrounding Jimmy Stewart's being made an honorary Texan.
Date: September 2, 1956
Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Clement Tells of Clinton Violence ; Mansfield ; Catholics]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany three news stories. The first is about Tennessee Governor Clement's actions to stop violence in Clinton, Tennessee over school integration. Second is a story about Mansfield's dedication of a new city hall. The final segment covers four Fort Worth Catholics being honored by Pope Pius the 12th.
Date: September 16, 1956
Duration: 3 minutes 19 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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