Rongelap family relaxing in a village on Rongelap Atoll, summer 1964

Description:

Images documenting the Radiological Survey of Eniwetok, Bikini and Rongelap Atolls between July and September 1964.Caption with image: A Rongelap mother fondles her child and father relaxes nearby during a siesta in the village. Visitors were impressed with the apparent warmth and closeness of the Rongelap families. There was a marked absence of... Marshall Islands - Rongelap Atoll

Display date:

1964

Location:

Marshall Islands

Format:

image

Collections:

Digital Public Library of America

Contributors:

University of Washington

Content partner:

University of Washington

Availability:

Not specified