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Rongelap girl washing clothes, summer 1964

University of Washington Bikini Scientific Resurvey Group members assembling nets, probably on board the USS CHILTON, summer 1947

Scientists and natives discussing the food shortage on Rongerik Island, 1947

Two surface swimmers directing divers to coral heads, Bikini Atoll, 1947

Dr. Arthur D. Welander getting ready to dive and lay poison on a coral head, Bikini Atoll, summer 1947

Group of scientists wading out on to the reef to examine location for spreading fish poison at Namu Island, 1947

Ralph F. Palumbo collecting algae specimens from the bottom of Bikini Lagoon, summer 1964

Dr. Lauren R. Donaldson and Lorence B. Marquiss examining Bikini Island beach for signs of recent occupation, summer 1947

Native making copra, Rongelap Island, August 25, 1964

Native women sitting in a group playing guitars, Likiep Atoll, August 20, 1949