Date

5-5-1962

Streaming Media

Length

1 hour 13 minutes

Original Description

There is a slight lapse of about 5 seconds where re-recorded overlap didn't quite cover. Recorded on a Berlout 33 stereo recorded using both tracks in one direction.

Notes

Linus Pauling, born in Portland, Oregon in 1901, was an American chemist, biochemist, peace activist, author, and educator. He received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962 for his activism.

In his address at Portland State College, Pauling discusses the consequences of radioactive nuclear weapons testing and deployment on the global environment, human population, and particularly on genetic mutation of the human germ plasm and the effect on future generations. Citing contemporary news sources on the arms race and negotiations between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R., Pauling argues that through governmental and citizen activism, disarmament is possible.

Transferred and preserved by Portland State University Library’s Special Collections with the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.

Subjects

Human chromosomes -- Effect of radiation on, Cold War, Nuclear weapons

Original Format

Reel to reel, 3.75 ips, full track, stereo

Rights

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Description

PSU Library Special Collections and University Archives presents these recordings as part of the historical record. They reflect the recollections and opinions of the individual speakers and are not intended to be representative of the views of Portland State University. They may contain language, ideas, or stereotypes that are offensive to others.

Transcript added August 21, 2024.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/11170

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