Informational Materials

Informational Materials

Listed below are complimentary historical materials available at the Y-12 History Center or for viewing or downloading from this page. All files are in Adobe PDF format.

BOOKLETS

• A Biography of Dr. John M. Googin
  A warm tribute and loving memorial for Dr. John M. Googin, published by his friends and colleagues in Y‑12’s Development Division. (Size: 856 KB)
• Jack Case and The Jack Case Center
  Articles on Jack Case first published in The Oak Ridger and the Oak Ridge Observer and posted on YSource, Y‑12’s intranet. (Size: 8.09 MB)

BROCHURES

• Preserving Y-12’s History for Future Generations
  Focuses on Y-12’s rich history, an overview of the calutrons, building on a proud heritage, and preserving Y-12’s cultural and historic resources. (Size: 3.68 MB)
• The Power to End a War — History of the Calutron
  Describes what a calutron is, how it works, and what its role was in ending World War II. (Size: 388 KB)

FACT SHEETS

• What is a Calutron?
  Explains the operation and significance of Y‑12’s calutrons that, at Y‑12’s peak of production in World War II, numbered 1,152. (Size: 232 KB)
• Y-12’s Jack Case and New Hope Centers
  Provides information about the two most visible of Y-12’s modernization projects, both of which are privately financed buildings. (Size: 193 KB)

POSTCARDS

• Logos postcard
  Front shows aerial view of plant overlaid with various logos. Back provides comments on logos. (Size: 116 KB)
• 60th Anniversary postcard
  Front shows various historical and current photos celebrating Y-12’s 60 years of service. Back provides comments on historical highlights. (Size: 147 KB)