Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming lecture, a free event that will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Fuller Lodge in the Pajarito Room. This marks the last lecture of the series. The Society thanks the community for its support.

Prior to the lecture, the Historical Society will host its annual Meeting of the Members 6-6:30  p.m., followed by the History Day Awards 6:30-7 p.m., and then Nancy Bartlit and Dr. John Hopkin’s lecture follows 7-9 p.m.

Bartlit will discuss the complex dynamics within Japan’s military culture during World War II (WWII). Following Bartlit’s lecture, Dr. Hopkins, former Associate Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), will provide further insights to Japan’s nuclear program during WWII.

Nancy Bartlit

Bartlit, esteemed WWII historian and author, will lead an in-depth examination into Japan’s delayed responses to Allied demands for surrender. Her experiences teaching English in Japan and engaging with Japanese culture provide unique insights into their response to historical events like WWII and the dropping of the atomic bomb droppings.

Her academic background includes a major in history from Smith College and a Master’s Degree in International Communication from the University of New Mexico.

Bartlit’s work extends to co-authoring a book on New Mexico’s contributions to winning WWII and advocating for historic preservation during her time on the Los Alamos County Council.

Dr. John C. Hopkins

Dr. John C. Hopkins is a highly respected figure with decades of experience at LANL.

Dr. Hopkins joined the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) in 1960 to do nuclear physics research in support of the weapons program. He worked in P and J-Divisions as a test scientist, Test Director, and J-Division Leader before joining the Director’s Office as an Associate Director responsible for the Nuclear Weapons Program (which was about half the lab). Dr. Hopkins has written articles and books about nuclear history and policy issues.

This lecture promises to be a captivating event for historians, scholars, and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of World War II and its impact on global history.

The Los Alamos Historical Society extends a heartfelt appreciation to N3B for its generous sponsorship of the Lecture Series. Their commitment to supporting educational initiatives and preserving history has made a significant impact in our community.

For more information, visit the Los Alamos Historical Society’s website: www.losalamoshistory.org.

To view lectures online, visit the Los Alamos Historical Society YouTube Channel

http://www.youtube.com/@LosAlamosHistoricalSociety

For more information on Nancy Bartlit, visit www.nancybartlit.com.