Atomic bomb explosion, Bikini Island, 1946

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Atomic bomb explosion, Bikini Island, 1946

Date7/1/1946

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Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

U.S. Navy (photographer)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Atomic bomb explosion, Bikini Island, 1946

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Medium

Gelatin silver prints

Dimensions18 x 22.8 cm

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18 x 22.8 cm

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTS-II-1-SC-SU-118

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