Archive Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
92.3.14 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Scope & Content |
ARMY SERVICE FORCES United States Engineer Office Manhattan District Oak Ridge, Tennessee EIDME Reference is made to recent letter from this office placing limitation on the release of information by any individual, group, or organization connected with the atomic bomb project and outlining procedure to be followed in securing clearance for utilization or release of information or data connected with the project. Recent declaration of cessation of hostilities with Japan does not in any way alter limitation on utilization or release of information and data connected with this undertaking. Official public statements and releases still comprise permissible limits of disclosure of information. The provisions of the Espionage Act still apply. Loose talk and speculation, particularly by individuals now or formerly connected with the project, jeopardize the future of the nation and must be controlled. I am requesting your continued compliance and support during the future in the interest of national safety. Very truly yours, K. D. Nichols, (signature) Coronel, Corps of Engineers District Engineers (copy letter) |
Catalog type |
Archive |
Creator |
K.D. Nichols, Colonel, Corps of Engineers |
Title |
Warning against loose talk and speculation jeopardizing the future of the nation |
Collection |
Behl |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Lexicon sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |