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)
• A Rough Road Leads To The Stars
  A discussion of NASA’s Gemini and Apollo programs, and Y‑12’s contributions to those missions. (Size: 4.17 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)