Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles from Hiroshima University 1945-2012

Summary

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Overview

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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.

Description

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Description

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 History

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

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Acquisition

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

Access and Use

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Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the University Archivist. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

Atomic-bombed Roof Tiles from Hiroshima University ; circa 1945-2012., Princeton University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

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Topics

• East Asian studies
• World War II

Subject Terms

• Atomic bomb
• Blast effect
• Hiroshima-shi (Japan)
• History

Other Finding Aids

A finding aid is available

Contents and Arrangement

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