Nobel Prize-winning chemist (1912-1999) who was instrumental in the discovery of several elements. Stapled typescript from the United States Atomic Energy Commission for Glenn Seaborg's speech "The Atom's Future in Space," 13 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed on the cover sheet in black felt tip, "Glenn T. Seaborg." The header reads, "Keynote Address by Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Chairman, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission at the Western Electronic Show and Convention, Los Angeles, California, August 23, 1966," and the speech, in part: "I would especially like to talk about nuclear energy in space, not only because of my closeness to the subject but because I think it is a topic that should be of vital interest to those in electronics. As you know, nuclear energy advances have been closely interwoven with the incredibly growing sophistication of electrical and electronic equipment and techniques. This relationship is bound to grow and prosper in our future adventures in space…The AEc's overall space nuclear program, conducted with the cooperation of NASA and the Department of Defense, pursues these objectives through its Rover Program, which is developing systems for nuclear rocket propulsion, and its SNAP Program concentrating on systems for generating electric power. The letters SNAP, by the way, stand for Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power."
Also included is a TLS signed "Glenn T. Seaborg," one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, December 21, 1966, transmitting the packet to Lester Winick, in part: "I have your letter…requesting a copy of a speech I delivered in Los Angeles last August, and asking permission to reprint the speech n your publication, The Astrophile. I believe the speech to which you refer was 'The Atom's Future in Space,' the keynote address given at the banquet of the Western Electronic Convention and Show, August 23, 1966. Enclosed is a copy of that speech. You have my permission to reprint it in your publication." In overall fine condition, with some light creasing to the letter.
