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Creator:
Association of Hiroshima University for Sending Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles
Title:
Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles from Hiroshima University
Repository:
Princeton University Archives
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/jw827c85x
Dates:
circa 1945-2012.
Size:
2 boxes
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-2
Language:
English

Abstract

The Association of Hiroshima University for Sending Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles distributes the tiles in an effort to perpetuate awareness of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to oppose the use and proliferation of nuclear weapons. The collection includes seven atomic-bombed roof tiles; photographs of the location where the roof tiles were recovered; booklets and pamphlets on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; and information and correspondence from Hiroshima University.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

The collection includes seven atomic-bombed roof tiles; photographs of the location where the roof tiles were recovered; booklets and pamphlets on the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; and information and correspondence from Hiroshima University.

Collection Creator Biography:

Association of Hiroshima University for Sending Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles

The Association of Hiroshima University for Sending Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles distributes the tiles in an effort to perpetuate awareness of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and to oppose the use and proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Gift of Hiroshima University in 2012 [AR.2012.126].

Appraisal

No appraisal information is available.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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Credit this material:

Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles from Hiroshima University; Princeton University Archives, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/jw827c85x
Location:
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library
65 Olden Street
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
(609) 258-6345
Storage Note:
  • Mudd Manuscript Library (scamudd): Box 1-2

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Subject Terms:
Atomic bomb -- Blast effect.
Places:
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945.