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The X-10 Graphite Reactor is a decommissioned nuclear reactor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Formerly known as the Clinton Pile and X-10 Pile, it was the world's second artificial nuclear reactor (after Enrico Fermi's…

In addition to long lines, inadequate housing, and shortages of meat and cigarettes, Oak Ridgers also had to contend with mud. With the seeming constant addition of miles of roadways, most of which went unpaved, mud was a formidable obstacle in one’s…

After World War II, Oak Ridge retained its function as a nuclear research center. While scientific experiments continued under the secretive veil of the laboratories and production facilities,
“homemade” experiments—like the link trainer depicted…

Even though fences remained in place and entry into the city was gained only by use of passes until 1949, an effort was made to normalize life in Oak Ridge after World War II. An example of such is seen in this photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Tirpak who…