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American physicist (1921–2013) best known for having flown as a scientific observer on the Hiroshima bombing mission and, later, as the third director of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Agnew's career in nuclear physics began with his involvement in the construction of Chicago Pile-1, the world's first nuclear reactor. Fantastic semi-glossy 11 x 8.5 photo of the Trinity nuclear test, taken 0.006 seconds after detonation, signed in the upper margin in black felt tip, "Harold M. Agnew." This is an original vintage Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory print, stamped on the reverse: "Photographed by Berlyn Brixner, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory," and "Los Alamos Photographic Laboratory." In fine condition, with some light corner creases.
Berlyn Brixner (1911–2009) was the head photographer for the 'Trinity' test, the first-ever detonation of a nuclear weapon, on July 16, 1945. Positioned 10,000 yards away from the explosion, he utilized fifty 16mm high-speed cameras at varying film speeds and locations to capture the blast in full motion. His efforts produced over 100,000 images, documenting in detail the raw power of nuclear weaponry and visually marking the dawn of the Atomic Age.
