French Atomic Research Centre At Saclay 1954

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Saclay, France

Mr. Perrin giving information to his visitors in front of a wall map of the French atomic pile. During the visit Mr. July tries handling a block of uranium. Mr. July and Mr. Perrin operating chariot from atomic oven. Shots of installations. GV. Saclay building. (F.G.)

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78918
Sort Number:
UN 2603 E
Time in/Out:
01:26:09:00 / 01:28:17:00
Canister:
UN 2603 E
Film ID:
2652.10
Issue Date:
1954

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