Charlotte Serber

American Librarian of the Manhattan Project

Charlotte Serber - American Librarian of the Manhattan Project
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

May 22nd, 1967
57 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Served as the librarian at the Los Alamos site during the Manhattan Project. Managed the collection and organization of scientific literature essential to the project. Contributed to the collaboration among scientists by providing access to critical research materials. Played a significant role in the establishment of library services at Los Alamos to support secretive wartime research efforts.

Managed library services for the Manhattan Project

Supported scientists with research resources

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