Finding Aid for the Ronald L. Kathren Collection, 1956-1995
MS-2802University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection processed by: Hannah M. Miller on June 29, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Hannah Miller, July 6, 2006
Encoded by: July 6, 2006
Summary Information
Ronald L. Kathren Collection
Date/Date Range : 1956-1995
6.0 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of Health Physics Society-related materials, materials related to the field of health physics in general, and radiation contamination research.
MS-2802
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
This collection was donated to the library by Ronald L. Kathren in 1993.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], Ronald L. Kathren Collection, MS-2802. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.
Arrangement
This collection consists of four series:
- Series I: Health Physics Society, 1987-1992
- Series II: Health Physics, 1961-1995
- Series III: Contamination Research, 1956-1985
- Series IV: Glass Slides, circa 1963
Biography / History
Ronald L. Kathren received his B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1957. He received his Masters of Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1962 and also from the University of California, Berkley in 1964. His scientific work has been largely in the area of applied health physics, with emphasis on radiation dosimetry and instrumentation, environmental radioactivity, and the history of radiation protection. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Health Physics and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers. Mr. Kathren has extensive experience in the field of health physics and has held prestigious positions on numerous health physics related committees. He was president of the Health Physics Society between 1988 and 1990. He has also been director of the United States Transuranium and Uranium Registries since 1988. Mr. Kathren has authored and co-authored several scientific books including Radioactivity in the Environment and Radiation Protection. He also has served as a consultant to the US Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards and Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste.
The mission of the Health Physics Society is to work for safer and more secure laboratories.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of Health Physics Society-related materials, materials related to the field of health physics in general, and radiation contamination research.
Series I contains Health Physics Society related materials, membership, correspondence, and award nominations. Series II contains materials related to health physics in general, including material from the national Council on Radiation Protection. Series III touches on radiation contamination research. It includes specific case studies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Hanford Site in Washington. Series IV consists of glass slides for presentation purposes. Please note that some of the slides have graphic material on them. They were used to show what radiation contamination could do to the human body.
For more collections like this, please see MS 2066.
Subject Terms
- Radiation -- Measurement.
- Radiation -- Dosimetry.
- Radioactivity -- Analysis.
- Plutonium -- Safety Regulations -- United States.
- Hanford Site (Wash.) -- History.
- Nuclear facilities -- Washington (State) -- Richland -- History.
Contents List
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Series I: Health Physics Society, 1987-1992
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Subseries A: Health Physics Society Papers, 1987-1992 |
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1
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Folder
1
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Awards Committee (HPS), 1990-1991
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1
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Folder
2
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Committees, 1991
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1
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Folder
3
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Gerry's Mail, 1990
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| Box
1
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Folder
4
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HPS, 1990-1991
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1
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Folder
5
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HPS Miscellaneous, 1990-1991
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| Box
1
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Folder
6
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Health Physics, 1987-1991
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1
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Folder
7
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Health Physics Society, 1990
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1
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Folder
8
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Health Physics Society, 1990
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1
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Folder
9
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Health Physics Society, 1990
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1
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Folder
10
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Health Physics Society Membership Handbook, 1988-1989
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| Box
1
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Folder
11
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International Radiation Protection Association, 1990
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1
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Folder
12
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Items You should Be Aware Of, 1989-1992
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1
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Folder
13
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Long Range Planning, 1988
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1
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Folder
14
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Mail-O-Gram, 1988-1989
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1
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Folder
15
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Mail-O-Gram, 1989-1990
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1
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Folder
16
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Membership, 1991
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1
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Folder
17
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Membership-Ron, 1990
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1
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Folder
18
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Rn Position Statement, 1990
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1
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Folder
19
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Rn position Statement, 1990
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1
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Folder
20
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Ronald Kathren, 1989-1990
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1
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Folder
21
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Rules, 1988-1989
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1
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Folder
22
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Rules, 1988-1989
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| Box
1
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Folder
23
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SPI Committee, 1990
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1
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Folder
24
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Task Force on Adequacy of Rad. Pro. Stds., 1987-1988
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1
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Folder
25
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To Do, 1989
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Subseries B: Health Physics Society Membership, 1988-1992 |
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1
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Folder
26
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Membership HPS, 1991
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| Box
1
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Folder
27
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B, 1989-1992
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1
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Folder
28
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C, 1988-1992
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1
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Folder
29
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D, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
1
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Durbin!, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
2
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E, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
3
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F, 1989-1992
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2
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Folder
4
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G, 1989-1992
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2
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Folder
5
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H, 1990-1992
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2
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Folder
6
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M, 1988-1992
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2
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Folder
7
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M, 1988-1992
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2
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Folder
8
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N, 1991
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2
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Folder
9
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P, 1989-1992
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2
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Folder
10
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R, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
11
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S, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
12
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T, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
13
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V, 1991-1992
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2
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Folder
14
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W, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
15
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X, 1989-1992
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2
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Folder
16
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Y, 1989
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2
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Folder
17
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Z, 1990
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Subseries C: Membership Correspondence, 1987-1992 |
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2
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Folder
18
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A, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
19
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B, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
20
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C, 1989
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2
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Folder
21
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D, 1988-1990
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2
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Folder
22
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F, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
23
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G, 1989-1990
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2
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Folder
24
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H, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
25
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I, 1990
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2
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Folder
26
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J, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
27
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K, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
28
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L, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
29
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M, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
30
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N, 1989
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2
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Folder
31
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O, 1989
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2
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Folder
32
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P, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
33
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Q, 1988
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2
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Folder
34
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R, 1988-1992
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2
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Folder
35
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S, 1988-1991
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2
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Folder
36
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T, 1988-1990
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2
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Folder
37
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V, 1989-1992
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2
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Folder
38
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Y, 1989-1991
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2
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Folder
39
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Z, 1989-1991
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Subseries D: Health Physics Society Awards, 1991-1992 |
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2
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Folder
40
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1992 Health Physics Society Awards, 1992
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2
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Folder
41
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Angelli, 1992
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2
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Folder
42
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Boecker, 1992
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2
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Folder
43
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Brodsky, 1992
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2
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Folder
44
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Buchanan, 1992
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2
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Folder
45
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Cross, 1992
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2
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Folder
46
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Distinguished Scientist - Cohen, 1992
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2
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Folder
47
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Distinguished Scientist - Turner, 1992
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2
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Folder
48
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Distinguished Service - Williams, 1992
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2
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Folder
49
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Elda Anderson Award - Kearfott, 1991-1992
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2
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Folder
50
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Elda Andreson Award - Musolino, 1992
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2
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Folder
51
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Fabrikant, 1992
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2
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Folder
52
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Hall, 1992
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2
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Folder
53
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Jones, 1992
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2
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Folder
54
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Katsikis, 1992
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2
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Folder
55
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Lloyd, 1991
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2
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Folder
56
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Nomination of Mr Bruce W. Church for Fellow Class of the Health Physics Society, 1992
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2
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Folder
57
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Newton, 1992
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2
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Folder
58
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Raabe, 1992
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2
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Folder
59
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Roessler, 1992
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2
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Folder
60
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Syed, 1992
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2
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Folder
61
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Yaffe, 1992
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Series II: Health Physics, 1961-1995
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| Box
3
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Folder
1
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Advisory Committee, 1978-1989
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3
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Folder
2
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Advisory Committee, 1978-1989
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3
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Folder
3
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Advisory Committee, 1978-1989
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3
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Folder
4
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Additional Articles, 1961-1984
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3
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Folder
5
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American Academy of Health Physics, 1984-1990
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| Box
3
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Folder
6
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American Academy of Health Physics, 1984-1990
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| Box
3
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Folder
7
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American Board of Health Physics, 1988
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| Box
3
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Folder
8
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American Board of Health Physics (Renewal of Certificate), 1985-1995
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| Box
3
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Folder
9
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BNL Alara Program, 1990
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| Box
3
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Folder
10
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Charter/Procedures, 1975-1988
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| Box
3
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Folder
11
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Clippings, 1979
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3
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Folder
12
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Contract/Correspondence, 1985-1988
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3
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Folder
13
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General Harvard, 1987-1979
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| Box
3
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Folder
14
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HP Lessons History, 1987
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| Box
3
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Folder
15
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HP Manpower, 1969-1989
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| Box
3
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Folder
16
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HP manpower, 1969-1989
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| Box
3
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Folder
17
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Health and Welfare Canada, 1990
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| Box
3
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Folder
18
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History Corresp./Misc. Corresp., 1986
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| Box
3
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Folder
19
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License; State Communications, 1985-1990
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| Box
3
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Folder
20
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Mail-O-Gram, 1988-1989
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| Box
3
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Folder
21
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Mail-O-Gram, 1989-1991
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| Box
3
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Folder
22
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Mail-O-Gram, 1991
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4
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Folder
1
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Monthly Reports, 1980-1987
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| Box
4
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Folder
2
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Monthly Reports, 1980-1987
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| Box
4
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Folder
3
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Monthly Reports, 1990
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4
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Folder
4
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NCRP, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
5
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NCRP, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
6
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1990-1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
7
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1990-1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
8
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1990-1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
9
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
10
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
11
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NCRP, SC 1-3, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
12
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NRC Reg. Guide, Good Practice MHs, 1984-1987
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| Box
4
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Folder
13
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NRC Reg. Guide, Good Practice MHs, 1984-1987
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| Box
4
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Folder
14
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Radiation Protection Journal ( Health Physics), 1990
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| Box
4
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Folder
15
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Release of UF-6 From a Ruptured Model 48Y Calendar Sequoia Fuels Corp. Facility: Lessons Learned Report, 1986
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| Box
4
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Folder
16
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Sequoia Fuels Corporation, 1986-1989
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| Box
4
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Folder
17
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Statutes and Rules for Radiation Protection, 1986
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| Box
4
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Folder
18
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USTR/USUR, 1991
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| Box
4
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Folder
19
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United States Uranium Registry Annual Report, 1989
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| Box
4
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Folder
20
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What to do when you have overexposure to personnel!, 1981
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Series III: Contamination Research, 1956-1985
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| Box
5
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Folder
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Explosion of Exchange Column, Hanford Plant, 1976
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| Box
5
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Folder
2
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Licenses, Washington State Radioactive material, 1965-1978
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| Box
5
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Folder
3
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OM-RH Radiation Accidents, 1956-1978
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| Box
5
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Folder
4
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OM-RH Radiation Accidents, 1956-1978
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| Box
5
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Folder
5
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OM-RH Radiation Accident AARDAL, H.C. & ALL, 1962-1978
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5
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Folder
6
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OM-radiation Accident: FLOYD, Walter - Wound, 1964-1977
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5
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Folder
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OM-RADIATION Accident: FLOYD, Walter - Wound, 1964-1977
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5
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Folder
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OM-Radiation Accidents Treatment and Care, 1979-1985
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| Box
5
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Folder
9
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OM-Cont. Exposure, 1978-1980
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5
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Folder
10
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OM-Ravencraft, Quin, 1983-1984
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| Box
5
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Folder
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OM-Security Inspector Guards, 1976-1985
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5
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Folder
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OM-Security Inspector Guards, 1976-1985
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| Box
5
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Folder
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OM-Security Inspector Guards, 1976-1985
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Series IV: Glass Slides, circa 1963
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| Box
6
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Glass Slides, circa 1963
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| Box
7
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Glass Slides, circa 1963
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| Box
8
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Glass Slides, circa 1963
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9
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Glass Slides, circa 1963
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