THE MANHATTAN PROJECT CERTIFICATE & PHOTOS.
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Winning Bid:
$305.73
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 10, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
The Manhattan Project was a research and development undertaking during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons. The Army component of the project was designated the "Manhattan District." Offered here is a 8.5x11" certificate from "United State Of America - War Department - Army Service Forces - Corps Of Engineers - Manhattan District" issued to Michael Lukacs, Jr. of Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. for his participation "In Work Essential To The Production Of The Atomic Bomb, Thereby Contributing To The Successful Conclusion Of World War II." Certificate is dated Aug. 6, 1945 (the date of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima) and has printed signature of Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Certificate is evenly aged w/wear along right margin, VF. Certificate comes w/pair of 8x10" silver gelatin photos showing same group of Manhattan Project workers posed w/intricate machinery. Photos are sequentially numbered w/first photo showing men posing w/o glasses while second photo shows nearly identical pose w/all men wearing their safety glasses. Of note, one man at left (wearing white shirt and tie) can be seen wearing Westinghouse pocket protector. Photos have some lt. handling wear but are o/w Exc. Interesting lot chronicling the early history of the atomic bomb.
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