Gail and Stephen Rudin atomic bomb collection, 1914-2009.
Collection Number: 6990
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
Gail and Stephen Rudin atomic bomb collection, 1914-2009.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6990
Abstract:
Letters, documents, photographs, drawings, and models (signed by Paul Tibbets) related
to the atomic bomb and its use in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
Creator:
Rudin, Stephen
Quanitities:
.5 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English
Letters, documents, photographs, drawings, and models (signed by Paul Tibbets) related
to the atomic bomb and its use in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.
Signed Books
- Flight of the Enola Gay, by Paul Tibbets. 1989. Signed by Tibbets, Van Kirk, and Ferebee. Rudin # M-32
- Return of the Enola Gay, by Paul Tibbets. 1998. Signed by Tibbets and Van Kirk. Rudin # M-32A
- The Tibbets Story, by Paul Tibbets with Clair Stebbins and Harry Franken. Signed by Tibbets, Ferebee and Van Kirk. Rudin # M-32B
- 509th Pictorial History, by 509th Composite Group. Facsimile edition of 1945 copy. Signed by Tibbets. Rudin # M-32C
- Enola Gay, by Gordon Thomas and Max Witts. 1977. Signed and inscribed by Tibbets. Rudin # M-32D
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Gail and Stephen Rudin atomic bomb collection, #6990. Division of Rare and Manuscript
Collections, Cornell University Library.
Names:
Enola Gay (Bomber)
Places:
Nagasaki-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945.
Hiroshima-shi (Japan) -- History -- Bombardment, 1945.
Subjects:
Atomic bomb.
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Series I. Letters and Documents
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Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Ashworth, Frederick
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August 9, 1945 |
TMS
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Pages: 19
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Scope and Contents
First hand account of the atomic bomb attack on Nagasaki. Rudin # M-1
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Beahan, Kermit
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Signed Questionnaire regarding Hiroshima. Rudin # M-1B
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Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Caron, George
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1993 |
Scope and Contents
"Hiroshima: I Saw it First". Bound booklet signed by tail gunner of the Enola Gay.
Rudin # M-2
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Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Caron, George Writer's location: Denver, CO
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Questionnaire/Interview regarding Hiroshima.Rudin # M-2A
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Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Ferebee, Thomas W.
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DocS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Message of the Japanese Home Service after Hiroshima, signed by Ferebee. Rudin # M-3
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Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: George
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ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Explanation in his role on the Enola Gay mission. Rudin # M-3A
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Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Ronald Kelluern
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March 20, 2006 |
TLS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Jeppson's personal thoughts about the Hiroshima mission. Rudin # M-4
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Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Michael Writer's location:
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January 15, 2009 |
ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
"No second wishes about Hiroshima mission - either about selection or results." Rudin
# M-4A
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Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Dear Sir
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ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
If invasion failed, "Would more atomic bombs have been used in attempts to finally
defeat Japan?" Rudin # M-5
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Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Dear Bill
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ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Reflecting on the Hiroshima mission. Rudin # M-5A
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Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Dear Sir
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Arming and releasing the Hiroshima bomb. Rudin # M-6
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Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Bill Smith
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June 21, 2009 |
ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Jeppson writes a detailed response regarding the Hiroshima mission after being questioned
by an admirer. Rudin # M-6B
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Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Dear Sir Writer's location: Hiroshima
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August 6, 1945 |
ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Jeppson answers questions of a correspondent about the effects of the bomb on the
crew and the destruction and radioactive fallout that were produced. Rudin # M-6C
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Box 1 | Folder 14 |
Jeppson, Morris Addressee: Dear Sir Writer's location: Hiroshima
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August 6, 1945 |
ALS
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Pages: 3
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Scope and Contents
Jeppson reveals his thoughts of his mission and describes the use of the atomic bomb.
Rudin # M-6D
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Box 1 | Folder 15 |
Gallagher, Ray Addressee: Mr. Schwab Writer's location:
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December 24, 1986 |
ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Reflects on current thinking regarding the use of the atomic bomb. Rudin # M-7A
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Box 1 | Folder 16 |
Rehl, Donald C. Addressee: Fred D. Cavinder Writer's location: Fountaintown, Indiana
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July 22, 1985 |
TLS
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Pages: 8
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Scope and Contents
Pilot of unused third atomic bomb mission justifies its use. Rudin # M-7
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Box 1 | Folder 17 |
Sweeney, Charles Writer's location: Nagasaki, Japan
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August 9, 1945 |
TMS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Pilot describes shock waves and fireball resulting from the atomic bomb dropped on
Nagasaki. Rudin # M-8
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Box 1 | Folder 18 |
Sweeney, Charles Addressee: Mr. Norman
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April 9, 1986 |
ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Pilot clarifies a historical mistake about his Nagasaki mission - Which plane actually
dropped the Nagasaki bomb. Rudin # M-9
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Box 1 | Folder 19 |
Tibbets, Paul
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August 6, 1945 |
Signed cards
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
"The plane was named "Enola Gay" after my mother," plus a second signature card. Rudin
# M-10
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Box 1 | Folder 19A |
Tibbets, Paul Writer's location: Columbus, Ohio
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September 29, 1979 |
Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Tibbets defends his President's decision to use the atomic bomb. Rudin # M-11
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Box 1 | Folder 20 |
Tibbets, Paul Writer's location: New York
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August 7, 1945 |
Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Souvenir facsimile of the front page of the New York Times announcing the bombing
of Hiroshima, signed by Paul Tibbets. Rudin # M-12
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Tibbets, Paul
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February 2002 | |
Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Limited edition souvenir typescript (21/24) recalling dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima.
Rudin # M-14
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Box 1 | Folder 21 |
Tibbets, Paul
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July 24, 2004 |
Typescript
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Reflections on Hiroshima plus signed color photo of Enola Gay. Rudin # M-13
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Box 1 | Folder 21A |
Tibbets, Paul
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August 14, 1995 |
Scope and Contents
Two identical first day covers, signed by tibbets, with a cachet and stamp. In addition,
a full sheet of 36 commemorative stamps. Rudin # M-15B
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Box 1 | Folder 21B |
Newsmap issued during WWII, a summary of events during the week the Atomic Bomb was
dropped on Hiroshima
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July-August, 1945 |
Scope and Contents
Rudin # M-15C
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Box 1 | Folder 22 |
Tibbets, Paul Addressee: General Carl Spaatz Writer's location: Washington, D.C.
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July 25, 1945 |
DocS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Reproduction of DS giving the directive to proceed with bombing of Japan, weather
permitting. Two Copies. Rudin # M-17 and 18
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Box 1 | Folder 23 |
Tibbets, Paul Addressee: Mayor Timothy Curtin Writer's location: UN, NY and Columbus, Ohio
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October 23, 1964, July 24, 1980 |
TLS and envelope
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
First Day Cover signed by Tibbets and Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese commander who led
the first wave of attack on Pearl Harbor. Letter regarding Tibbets' second thoughts
on dropping the bomb. Rudin # M-19
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Box 1 | Folder 24 |
Tibbets, Paul
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Typescript
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Interview with USA Today about the dropping of the atom bomb. Rudin # M-20
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Box 1 | Folder 25 |
Van Kirk, Theodore Addressee: Dear Sir
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Letter concerning the bombing of Hiroshima.Rudin # M-22
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Box 1 | Folder 26 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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TMS
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Pages: 9
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Scope and Contents
Manuscript covering every aspect of the mission over Hiroshima. Rudin # M-23
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Box 1 | Folder 27 |
Van Kirk, Theodore Addressee: Dear Max Writer's location:
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ALS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Response to two questions - If Van Kirk agreed to the use of the atomic bomb; and
his position on civilian casualties. Rudin # M-24
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Box 1 | Folder 28 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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Typescript
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Signed statement entitled "Atomic Bomb Explosion Over Hiroshima". Rudin # M-25
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Box 1 | Folder 29 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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ALS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Letter concerning the bombing of Hiroshima. Rudin # M-26
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Box 1 | Folder 30 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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TLS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Description of the training and preparation for dropping the first atomic bomb over
Hiroshima. Rudin # M-27
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Box 1 | Folder 31 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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TLS
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Letter with important details of the dropping of the bomb plus hand-drawn illustration.
Rudin # M-28
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Box 1 | Folder 32 |
Ferebee, Brown Addressee: Writer's location: Tulsa, OK
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November 1, 1990 |
Typescript, signed
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Pages: 2
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Scope and Contents
Mary Babrick Brown donated her hair to be used in a bomb aiming device known as the
"Norden Bomb Sight". Rudin # M-28A
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Box 1 | Folder 33 |
Tibbets, Beser
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Diagram, signed
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Photocopy of the Enola Gay's escape maneuver after dropping the bomb. Rudin # M-29
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Box 2 | Folder 1 |
Tibbets, Ferebee Location: Hiroshima
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DocS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
Signed blast damage map of Hiroshima. Rudin # M-30
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Box 2 | Folder 2 |
Tibbets, Ferebee
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1914, 1945 |
Manuscript signed
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Scope and Contents
White House Press Release on Hiroshima, "The World Set Free" HG Wells excerpt, the
effects of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Signed. Rudin # M-31
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Box 2 | Folder 3 |
Beser, Caron, Ferebee, Van Kirk
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August 6, 1969 |
DocS
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Pages: 1
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Scope and Contents
The City of Hiroshima Peace Declaration read by Mayor Setsuo Yamada. Signed by four
members of the Enola Gay crew. Rudin # M-31A
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Box 2 | Folder 4 |
"Operation Crossroads" flown envelope
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Envelope
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Scope and Contents
Envelope carried in Army Air Force B-29 "Dave's Dream" for Atomic Bomb Test #1. With
nine signatures. Rudin # M-40A
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Box 2 | Folder 5 |
Bikini Atoll A-Bomb
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
Log of observers "Panamint Parade", three newspaper articles. Rudin # M-40
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Box 2 | Folder 17 |
Olivi, Besser, Albury, Kuharek, Gallagher
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of General Order Number 71 awarding the Distinguished Flying Cross to
the crew of Bockscar for their mission over Nagasaki. Rudin # M-38
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Series II. Photographs
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Box 2 | Folder 6 |
Jeppson, Morris
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August 6, 1945 |
Scope and Contents
Photo of destruction after the atomic bomb was dropped, with inscription by Morris
Jeppson. Rudin # M-5B
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Box 2 | Folder 7 |
Tibbets, Paul
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Scope and Contents
Signed photograph of Tibbets after landing the Enola Gay and accomplishing Hiroshima
bomb mission. Shown receiving Distinguished Service Cross from General Carl Spaatz.
Rudin # M-15
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Box 2 | Folder 7A |
Tibbets, Paul
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
Three items: First day of non-issue cover, signed photo of Tibbets being decorated
after Hiroshima, Photo of Japanese surrender signed by Tibbets Rudin # M-15A
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Box 2 | Folder 8 |
Tibbets, Paul
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Scope and Contents
Signed 8.5"x11" photo of Enola Gay by Paul Tibbets. (Over bomb pit) Also included
is a letter explaining the "R" tail marking. Rudin # M-16
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Box 2 | Folder 9 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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Scope and Contents
Signed and inscribed photo of Enola Gay. Rudin # M-29A
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Box 2 | Folder 10 |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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Scope and Contents
Signed photo of Enola Gay coming in for a landing. Rudin # M-29B
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Box 2 | Folder 11 |
Tibbets, Van Kirk, Ferebee
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August 6, 1945 |
Scope and Contents
Signed photo of mushroom cloud over Hiroshima signed by Tibbets, Van Kirk and Ferebee.
Two different photos. Rudin # M-33 and 34
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Box 2 | Folder 12 |
Tibbets, Van Kirk, Ferebee
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Scope and Contents
Enola Gay signed photo by Tibbets, Van Kirk and Ferebee. Rudin # M-35
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Box 2 | Folder 13 |
Tibbets, Van Kirk, Ferebee
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August 6, 1945 |
Scope and Contents
Signed photo of Hiroshima mushroom cloud signed by Tibbets, Van Kirk and Ferebee.
Plus signed photo of the crew members - Tibbets, Van Kirk and Ferebee. Rudin # M-35A
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Box 2 | Folder 14 |
Tibbetts, Jeppson, Sweeney, Ashworth
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Scope and Contents
Signed photo with descriptions of the two atom bombs that were dropped on Japan. Signed
by Tibbets, Jeppson, Sweeney, and Ashworth. Rudin # M-36
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Box 2 | Folder 15 |
Tibbets, Van Kirk, Jeppson, Ferebee, Nelson
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Winter 1945-1946 |
Scope and Contents
Aerial view of Hiroshima in the winter of 1945-46. Signed in blue felt tip by crew
members Rudin # M-36B
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Box 2 | Folder 15A |
Van Kirk, Theodore
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August 6, 1945 |
Scope and Contents
Aerial photo of Hiroshima after the destruction of the A-bomb with inscription by
Van Kirk.Rudin # M-36C
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Box 2 | Folder 16 |
Tibbets, Van Kirk, Ferebee, Jeppson, Nelson
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
Signed Enola Gay photo, Tibbets being decorated after mission, and bomber signed by
Tibbets.Rudin # M-37
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Box 2 | Folder 18 |
Olivi, Sweeney
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
Photo of Bockscar on tarmac signed by Olivi and Sweeney. Rudin # M-38A
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Box 2 | Folder 19 |
Photographs
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
Lot of 15 photos after the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Images contain
devastated scenery and buildings, as well as photos of survivors and military personnel.
(See captions on verso on some of the photos). Rudin # M-39
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Box 2 | Folder 20 |
Photographs
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1945 |
Scope and Contents
Three original wire photos: two Nagasaki bomb blast photos, Hiroshima devastation.
Rudin # M-39A
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Box 2 | Folder 21 |
Bikini Atoll Test
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1946 |
Scope and Contents
20 photographs from Operation Crossroads, the United States' 1946 nuclear bomb tests.
Rudin # M-40
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Series III. Blueprints and Models
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Blueprint of "Little Boy" Hiroshima bomb
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Scope and Contents
Handwritten explanations of the components and how it works. Signed by Morris Jeppson.
Rudin # M-6A
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Box 3 |
Wooden model of the B-29 Enola Gay
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Scope and Contents
1/72 scale wooden model of the Enola Gay, signed on the wing by Tibbets. On wooden
display stand and accompanied by a photo of Tibbets signing. Rudin # M-10A
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Box 4 |
Wooden model of the B-29 Enola Gay
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Scope and Contents
1/72 scale wooden model of the Enola Gay, signed on the wing by Tibbets. On wooden
display stand and accompanied by a photo of Tibbets signing. Rudin # M-10A
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Plastic model of the "Little Boy" bomb
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Scope and Contents
Cast plastic scale model of the "Little Boy" atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima signed
by Paul Tibbets. Rudin # M-10B
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Blueprint of "Fat Man" Nagasaki bomb.
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Scope and Contents
Handwritten explanations of the components and how it works by Van Kirk.Rudin # M-21
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Mapcase Folder 1 |
Navigators log
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Scope and Contents
Log of the Enola Gay entirely filled out in the hand of Van Kirk. Rudin # M-21A
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