Reed Johnson interview, 2006

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
2 items
Language:
English
Biographical / historical:

Dr. Reed Johnson graduated from VMI in 1953 with a degree in physics. After completing post-graduate work at the Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology (ORSORT), he was employed by Electric Boat and was involved in testing and designing radiation shields for the earliest nuclear submarines, including the Nautilus (SSN 571) and the Seawolf. He subsequently worked in many other nuclear projects during the 1950s, including the United States Army Package Power Reactor.

Physical facet:
Transcript (21 pages) and audio (duration 01:04:19)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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