http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt3489r7dw No online items Inventory of the Ultimate weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape Processed by Hoover Institution Archives Staff, revised by Sam Mercer. Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California 94305-6010 Phone: (650) 723-3563 Fax: (650) 725-3445 Email: [email protected] © 2009 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 1 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape Inventory of the Ultimate weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California Processed by: Hoover Institution Archives Staff, revised by Sam Mercer, 2012 Date Completed: 2009 Encoded by: Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record by David Sun and from Microsoft Excel file by Elizabeth Phillips. © 2009 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Collection Summary Title: Ultimate weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape Dates: 1987-2000 Collection Number: 2003C42 Collection Size: 1 item (18 tape boxes and 14 oversize boxes containing 172 U-Matic tapes and 208 Betacam tapes) (15 linear feet) Repository: Hoover Institution Archives Stanford, California 94305-6010 Abstract: Videotape raw footage, relating to the American decision to develop the hydrogen bomb. Used in preparation of the television program produced by the History Channel. Includes interviews with scientists and government officials involved in the decision. Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives Languages: English Access Collection is open for research. The Hoover Institution Archives only allows access to copies of audiovisual items. To listen to sound recordings or to view videos or films during your visit, please contact the Archives at least two working days before your arrival. We will then advise you of the accessibility of the material you wish to see or hear. Please note that not all audiovisual material is immediately accessible. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Ultimate weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape, [Box number], Hoover Institution Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 2003. Accruals Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number of boxes listed in this finding aid. Scope and Content of Collection Videotape raw footage, relating to the American decision to develop the hydrogen bomb. Used in preparation of the television program produced by the History Channel. Includes interviews with scientists and government officials involved in the decision. Videotapes include a variety of interviews with those involved in the Manhattan Project, or with knowledge regarding the "Superbomb" and its subsequent use and purpose. Contributors include Edward Teller, Robert Krohn, George Cowan, Robert Johnson, Vasily Ginzberg, Kenneth Pitzer, Emil Konopinski, Barton Bernstein, John Manely, Hans Bethe, Ted and Caro Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 2 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape Taylor, Kenneth Ford, Françoise Ulam, Paul Nitze, Gordon Arnison, Foster Evans, Carson Marks, Louis Rosen, Norris Bradbury, Professor John Wheeler, Nicholas Metropolis, Robert Serber, Professor Rabbi, Richard Garwin, Herbet York, Frederick Reines, Victor Weisskopf, Peter Hoving, Greg McCleary. Videotapes also include historic footage and versions of the television program produced. Arrangement Arranged chronologically. Dates, titles and notes were taken directly from the tape label; the content of the recording may not exactly match the label. Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Hydrogen bomb. Nuclear weapons. United States--Armed Forces. Videotapes. History Channel (Television network) 1987 Box: 21 11 Dec 1987 #1 "Superbomb" Hans Bethe, Ithaca Note Betacam, Pam Hogan Producer, TC=0=21 Box: 26 11 Dec 1987 #3 Hans Bethe "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 30 11 Dec 1987 #4 "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 30 11 Dec 1987 #5 Hans Bethe, "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 21 11 Dec 1987 #6 "Superbomb" Be the-end and Cornell Exteriors Note Betacam (for the Hans Bethe Interview) Box: 32 14 Dec 1987 #10 "Superbomb" Robert Serber Interview Note Betacam, Dolby on/ Dropframe Box: 29 14 Dec 1987 #11 "Superbomb" Robert Serber Interview Note Betacam Box: 29 14 Dec 1987 #7 RABI Interview "Superbomb" Note Betacam, Note: Channel 1 and 2 are same (1 Mic Used), Dolby on dropframe Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 3 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape 1987 Box: 29 14 Dec 1987 #8 "Superbomb" Robert Serber Interview Note Betacam, Dolby on/dropframe, Channel 2= Questions, Channel 1= Answers Box: 25 14 Dec 1987 #9 "Superbomb" Robert Serber Interview Note Betacam, Dolby on/dropframe, Channel 2= Questions, Channel 1= Subject Box: 30 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Reel #11 Robert Serber Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 30 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #1 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 30 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #2 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 31 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #3 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 31 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #4 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 31 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #5 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 31 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Hans Bethe Reel #6 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 32 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Professor Isidor Rabi Reel #7 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 32 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Robert Serber Reel #10 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 32 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Robert Serber Reel #8 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 32 15 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions "Superbomb" Robert Serber Reel #9 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 4 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape 1987 Box: 26 17 Dec 1987 "Superbomb" Kenneth Ford #20 Note Betacam Box: 31 17 Dec 1987 # 13 "Superbomb" John Wheeler Note Betacam, At Princeton Box: 31 17 Dec 1987 # 14 "Superbomb" John Wheeler Note Betacam, At Princeton Box: 29 17 Dec 1987 #12 John Wheeler, Princeton Note Betacam Box: 28 17 Dec 1987 #16 John Wheeler "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 25 17 Dec 1987 #17 "Superbomb" Kenneth Ford Note Betacam Box: 29 17 Dec 1987 #18 "Superbomb" (End John Wheeler, Begin Kenneth Ford) Note Betacam Box: 32 17 Dec 1987 #19 "Superbomb" Kenneth Ford Note Betacam Box: 25 17 Dec 1987 #21 Kenneth Ford, "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 25 17 Dec 1987 #22 Kenneth Ford, "Superbomb" Note Betacam, TC 7:02 Box: 25 17 Dec 1987 "Superbomb" Kenneth Ford #20 Note Betacam Box: 14 17 Dec 1987 # 15 "Superbomb" John Wheeler Note Betacam, At Princeton Box: 20 19 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #12 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 5 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape 1987 Box: 20 19 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #13 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 20 19 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #14 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 20 19 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #15 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 21 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler End, Kenneth Ford Begin Reel #18 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 20 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #16 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 21 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb John Wheeler Reel #17 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 20 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb Kenneth Ford Reel #19 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 24 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb Kenneth Ford Reel #20 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 24 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb Kenneth Ford Reel #21 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code Box: 21 20 Dec 1987 Phil Burton Productions H-Bomb Kenneth Ford Reel #22 Note U-Matic, Dub With Visual Time Code 1988 Box: 27 12 Jun 1988 "Superbomb" Eduward Teller Interview #27 Note Betacam, Ch1. Primary Box: 29 12 Jun 1988 "Superbomb" Edward Teller Interview #24 Note Betacam, Camera=Robin Hirsch Sound=Charles Dixon Inventory of the Ultimate 2003C42 6 weapon: the H-bomb dilemma video tape 1988 Box: 19 12 Jun 1988 #23 Edward Teller, "Superbomb" Note Betacam, Interview with Edward Teller, Dropframe, Dolby on TC 1:20 Box: 19 12 Jun 1988 #25 Edward Teller, "Superbomb" Note Betacam, Teller Interview (cont.) Box: 19 12 Jun 1988 #26 Edward Teller, "Superbomb" Note Betacam, Teller Interview (cont.) Box: 19 12 Jun 1988 #28 Edward Teller, "Superbomb" Note Betacam, Interview with Edward Teller Box: 24 12 Jun 1988 Edward Teller Interview "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 21 12 Jun 1988 Edward Teller "Superbomb" Note Betacam Box: 23 13 Jul 1988 Pam Hogan Productions