There are, it seems, few human endeavors in which more of an attempt has been made, and with less effect,
to inform the public than that of atomic energy.
Here we have collected a variety of materials dedicated to that purpose, mostly of the character of ephemera
.
This magazine was published monthly beginning in November of 1956, into the 1980s. Initially, it principally contained technical information, along with news about Authority activities and significant personnel changes, and a summary of debates in Parliament on relevant topics. As the subject of nuclear energy became more contentious, it began to include more pieces of a social–political character, in the form of public addresses by Authority figures, summaries of conferences and debates, and analytical responses by Authority experts to publications both technical and popular.
From number 259 (May 1978) onward, it was printed in A4 size, with a photograph on the front cover. Earlier issues are digest–sized. We have a considerable group, with partial coverage of years from 1966 to 1984, which is gradually being scanned. We are always in search of further issues not in hand. Simply to avoid confusion, the popular–consumption editions of the Authority annual reports, also titled ATOM, will also be found here.
Initially a few mimeographed sheets, later on a full magazine, the monthly Memo to Members was circulated by the American trade group, Atomic Industrial Forum. It is generally less technical in emphasis than ATOM, covering business and related political developments. Also in comparison to ATOM, it is decidedly lacking in photos, or even charts and graphs.
Our present holdings are substantially complete for 1964—1967. Assistance in obtaining further numbers is appreciated.
Many publications, ranging from single sheets of paper describing how to find the visitor centers (alas now mostly closed) to elaborate booklets full of photographs and diagrams, were published by or for specific nuclear power stations. We have been particularly assiduous in attempting to obtain and scan these.
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