Warren F. Witzig travel diary about the Chernobyl nuclear reactor site and Ukraine : manuscript
- Author:
- Witzig, W. F.
- Published:
- Moscow ; Chelyabinsk, Russia ; Kyiv, Ukraine, 1992 June 15-June 24.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume ; 21 x 15 cm
- Language Note:
- In English; written in cursive.
- Restrictions on Access:
- Material is open for research.
- Summary:
- Travel diary from Professor Witzig's travel to Russia and Ukraine to visit the Chernobyl nuclear reactor site shortly after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Includes Witzig's technocial observations of Chernobyl as well as cultural and personal reflections. Various documents laid in, including a pamphlet, Research activity, from Chelyabinsk State University, 1992 (in English and Russian; one additional page of handwritten note, Kyiv, dated Tuesday PM (likely either 1992 June 16 or 23); and letter from Witzig to Ambassador Robert S. Strauss, 1992 May 4, concerning his upcoming trip to Moscow and Ukraine.
- Subject(s):
- Witzig, W. F.—Diaries
- Cheli︠a︡binskiĭ gosudarstvennyĭ universitet
- Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chornobylʹ, Ukraine, 1986
- Nuclear accidents—Ukraine—Chornobylʹ
- Chornobylʹ (Ukraine)—Description and travel
- Kyïv (Ukraine)—Description and travel
- Moscow (Russia)—Description and travel
- Cheli︠a︡binsk (Russia)—Description and travel
- Note:
- Author's name given on cover as "Warren Witzko"; otherwise appears as "Witzig."
Entries written in Moscow Cosmos Hotel, Chelyabinsk State University, and Kyiv.
Entries dated between 1992 June 15 and June 24. Some entries dated with day of the week only. - Source of Acquisition:
- Gift of Marc Witzig; 2021.
- Biographical or Historical Sketch:
- Warren F. Witzig was professor of engineering and nuclear power at Pennsylvania State University.
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