$150
American, 1945. A piece of WWII ephemera relating to the The Clinton Engineer Works, the name of the Manhattan Project's production installation during World War II that produced the enriched uranium used in the bombing of Hiroshima in August 1945. The diploma inscribed to L. M. Becknell honors the individual as "Atom Buster" and includes cartoon-like illustrations to borders depicting various individuals from the team alongside those people's signatures, including Lee Holmeh, William Cagle, M. L. Marshall, R. L. Steele, R. D. "Scottie" Hodge, David B. Roberts, Evan Johnson III, and many others. Framed approximately 21.875" x 25.875", sheet size approximately 19.5" x 22.625".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-06-28
