Atomic Bomb Scientists at University of Chicago

(Original Caption) University of Chicago scientists who were instrumental in the development of the atomic bomb gathered for luncheon to open the Institute of Nuclear Studies and Institute of Metals at the University. (LtoR) seated: W.H. Zachariasen, Harold C. Urey, Cyril Smith; Director of Metals Institute, Enrico Fermi, and Samuel K. Allison; Director of Nuclear Studies Institute. Standing (LtoR): Edward Teller, T. Hogness, Walter Zinn, Clarence Zener, Joseph E. Mayer, Philip W. Schutz, R.H. Christ; Columbia University, and Carl Eckhart; University of California.