Color photograph showing the right side of the hood fabricated as a conceptual component for his sculpture Monstrance for a Grey Horse. The hood features stylized forms echoing the horse skull design of the main sculpture. This element is not…
Black and white photograph showing sculptor James Acord working on Monstrance for a Grey Horse in his workshop. The artist is bent over a large block of granite, using carving tools to shape what would become the horse skull sculpture. The granite…
A detailed close-up photograph of James Acord's sculpture Monstrance for a Grey Horse. The image highlights the texture and natural patterns of the granite material, emphasizing the form and craftsmanship of the sculpture. The photograph underscores…
Technical drawing depicting the conceptual design of "Monstrance for a Grey Horse”. The illustration presents a front elevation view of the proposed sculpture with detailed measurements with the iconic stylized horse skull atop a multi-layered…
Conceptual drawing of "Monstrance for a Grey Horse" featuring the MK II cannister design for housing radio active materials. The detailed illustration indicates artistic planning stages
This photograph depicts the sculpture "Monstrance for a Grey Horse" situated outdoors beside Acord’s studio. The sculpture is staged among a collection of tumbleweeds and other sculptural or industrial materials.
This collection of scanned newspaper pages comprises an article from the "Arts/Entertainment" section of The Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer, published on Sunday, July 2, 1989. The prominent headline on the first page reads "ATOMIC ART,"…
A technical drawing depicting a conceptual design of Monstrance for a Grey Horse. The drawings indicate the overall structure and design, and white measurement lines with numerical annotations (e.g., "8'-0"", "5'-0"") are present on both sides,…
A technical drawing depicting a conceptual design of Monstrance for a Grey Horse. The drawings indicate the overall structure and design, and white measurement lines with numerical annotations (e.g., "8'-0"", "5'-0"") are present on both sides,…
A close-up photograph of James L. Acord's sculpture, "Monstrance for a Grey Horse." The sculpture features the carved skull of a horse, crafted from granite, resting atop a large rectangular pedestal. The work combines natural forms with monumental…
An examination of uranium leaching from glass and ceramic items, testing 35 uranium-containing samples including glassware and Fiestaware when exposed to acidic solutions. The study documents uranium content and leaching characteristics through…
This U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission document from August 1978 examines uranium use in ceramic tableware, tracing its application in glassware manufacturing through the development of various uranium-containing formulations for consumer products.…
This article provides information for Fiesta Ware owners regarding the use of these ceramic pieces, recommending they be used for display rather than dining due to safety considerations. The piece examines the history of uranium-glazed tableware from…
This project was designed as an evolving installation and event that explores the creation of art, its societal influence, and the reciprocal effects on the artist and the artwork itself.
Key to the installation were two sculptures then in progress:…
A compilation of documents related to sculptor James L. Acord's nuclear materials into art projects. It details his extensive efforts to acquire depleted uranium breeder-blanket assemblies from Siemens AG and secure the necessary radioactive…
A close-up photograph of James L. Acord's sculpture, "Monstrance for a Grey Horse." The sculpture features the carved skull of a horse, crafted from granite, resting atop a large rectangular pedestal. The work combines natural forms with monumental…
A photograph of James L. Acord's "Bronze Fossil Man" sculpture. The artwork depicts a human-like form, appearing skeletal or fossilized, rendered in bronze. The sculpture's design incorporates elements suggestive of ancient remains.
Interview with Bob Heineman for the Hanford Oral History Project. Bob talks about his parents work at Hanford, his education in Police Science, and his work on Hanford Patrol.View the interview on YouTube
Lucy Aragon discusses migration to the United States, work, and raising her daughter Sharlett. Sharlett discusses growing up in Pasco and her work as a Washington State Representative and as a first person to attend college in her family. Watch the…
Reuben Peralta and his family immigrated to the United States from a small village in Colima, Mexico, in 1978. They initially lived in Tijuana before moving to the Tri-Cities. The Peralta family's experience highlights the challenges faced by many…
Jerry Martinez, a first-generation American, shares his family's journey from El Salvador to the United States. His parents fled the civil war in El Salvador and eventually made way to the U.S. through Mexico. Jerry was born and raised in the…
Manuel Estrada discusses his journey from Mexico to the Tri-Cities starting in 1977, his work in agriculture, and experiences incurred during the immigration process.
Alexia Estrada discusses growing up in the Tri-Cities, experiences in a diverse…
This collection consists of official organization records and various documents, artifacts and literature collected by officers of the B Reactor Museum Association during their tenure. Some of this material is published but not readily available in…
This collection consists of a range of documents pertaining to monitoring data, technical reports, environmental studies, official correspondence, and compliance assessments collected from Dade Moeller and Associates Inc. (now NV5).
Rindetta Stewart talks abou ther experiences living in the Tri-Cities and Yakima, the discrimination she faced there, and her involvement in Civil Rights groups and activism. View on YouTube
Student-written essays on different "People, Places, and Stories" important to the Black history of the Tri-Cities. These essays are in final draft format and will undergo further editing before submittal to the National Park Service.
Hand-drawn sketches of sites on the East Pasco Walking Tour, currently under construction for the National Park Service Manhattan Project National Historical Park app. Estimated date of public availability is FY2027.