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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_letter Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Letter to Anita Gendron, March 29th, 1955 Description An account of the resource A letter written to Anita Gendron, Roland Pronovost's fiancee, following his second time witnessing an atomic bomb test in Nevada during his army service. The letter reads: 29-Mar-55 Dear Nita, How’s my very own Nita tonight? Your Roland is just fine as always. Right now it’s 9:30 PM + a guy just handed me your fudge. I didn’t get any letters, so now I’m sure of some tomorrow. Last night I got 3 letters, 2 from you + one from Jean Cote. Your fudge is very good as always, I wish you could have put yourself in the box too. That would really be something. Thanks for the fudge + remind me once again to give you a big kiss for that, HA as if I’d forget HA. I just got out of bed about a half hour ago, to write this letter, + then I’m hitting the sack again when I finish. That’s really being lazy isn’t it? But I’m tired as usual, I always have some excuse HA. I got the night off tonight be- [2] cause I didn’t get any sleep at all last night. Remember I told you not to worry about me being near another blast, well well honest, I wasn’t lieing (sic) to you. I never lie to you + I never intend to either. But the way this happened, I couldn’t tell you about it any sooner because I didn’t know it myself. First of all, you remember me saying that Lt. Northrop was suppose (sic) to go back to Desert Rock Mon. + then they changed it to Thursday. Well last night we were in the Las Vegas Police Station pulling our regular duty, + the Lt got a phone call. It was from our CO at Desert Rock + he said that another bomb was going off, + that some Col. in charge wanted Lt. Northrop to witness it. That’s why they wanted him back there Monday in the first place + our CO changed it to Thursday. It was 11 PM + he was given a [3] direct order to go out there. Normally he needed a driver so he asked me. He said I didn’t have to go if I didn’t want to, but he did want me along. I told him I didn’t care to be anywhere near another one of them but I’d take him there anyway. When we got to Desert Rock I intended to stay there + wait for the Lt to come back, but they weren’t sure of what this bomb would do so the [sic] got all the guys up ready for evacuation. When I saw that I said to myself, here’s my chance to prove to myself I’m not a coward. I called the Lt over + said I’d go out there with him. They put us in a trench 3500 yards from ground zero. All the time out there, we weren’t sure if it would go off or not. Then one hour before the scheduled time, they set off a charge of TNT to test their instruments, then we were sure it [4] was going off. We were instructed what to do + every 15 minutes they announced the time over a P.A. system they have set up. The trench is 6 ft deep + about 2 ft wide. They said for me to get down on one knee + not to look up. I got plenty scared as usual + said my prayers. The last 2 minutes they counted off the time second by second. When it went off I was looking at the ground + even in that hole, it blinded me. Some guys had their hands over their eyes + still saw the flash through their palms. The next thing I felt was the heat + I was afraid to move. Then the worst part came. That shock wave hit us. Honest, I thought the world was at an end. It bounced me from side to side of that trench just like a rubber ball + the side of the trench was falling in on us. [5] It only lasted a few seconds, but it was like a lifetime. Afterwards we jumped out of the trench + looked at the mushroom. Its quite a spectacle. Fifteen minutes after the shot we walked out to ground zero to observe the damage. At different distances, they had set up buildings, jeeps, trucks, + tanks, to see what would happen to them. The tires + seat coverings were all burnt to a crisp. A little closer the vehicles were turned over, + on fire. There was nothing left to the building except tooth picks. They had one tank, 500 ft from ground zero, + that was pushed over 100 ft + it looked like a smashed up stock can instead of a tank. Afterwards, we were all checked for radiation + none of us had too much. We got back to Desert Rock about 8 AM + they [6] scheduled an air drop at 10 AM. The Lt had to go see that one too but this time he stayed about 10 miles from it. I decided I had enough for one day so I stayed back + waited for him. Well, now at least I think I could face combat, but I still wouldn’t be brave about it. In fact I know I’d be just as scared. That definitely should be my last blast, + I hope it is. But honest, I didn’t know I was going to be out there until 11 PM last night + I didn’t know I’d be that close until about 3 AM, if I had known, I would have told you, believe me. You know, its amazing to think of how powerful the hand of God is, if humans can do as much with as little as they have. Yet, they say this bomb wasn’t very big, they say it was a smaller one than I witnessed at 15 miles. Now I have something to tell my children HA. [7] Well that was really a long story + I even had to change paper HA. It was 1:30 this afternoon when the Lt + I got back so we both took the night off. When I got up a little while ago ago I was hungry, so your fudge really hit the spot. Man, am I getting a good cook. How can you have so many wonderful virtues + still be marrying me? Your just the “Greatest” thats all. Regards to your folks + take good care of yourself. Love + xxx Roland P.S. I hope you’ll be as happy after we’re married as I want you to be. I’ll try my best, the rest of my life. I’m really lucky getting you + I’ll never be able to thank God enough. How I wish I were with you right now. I love you with all my heart. Good-nite. DIDAHDIDIT [This is the letter “L” in Morse code] XXXXX THANKS AGAIN FOR THE FUDGE XXXXX Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims--Correspondence; Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 29, 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Correspondence Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 7pp (each 5 x 8") Extent The size or duration of the resource. 7 pages Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Nuclear weapons testing victims--Correspondence Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/61dc60f1e87ecf3fe8f74a8d9a713027.jpg a26a73fdf718897b2e9c4eced9dc61b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_01 Title A name given to the resource Photo album page of landscapes Description An account of the resource A photo album page with 4 black and white images of a mountainous landscape beyond a body of water; images were taken during Pronovost's service in Alaska during the Korean War. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Korean War (1950-1953) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950-1953 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 8.5 x 11" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 page Korean War (1950-1953) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/b578a1389bde629c38e2e720dcc91dd0.jpg e0e016b165d10f13f13747e102dcb074 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_02 Title A name given to the resource Photo album page with Nevada images and news clipping Description An account of the resource A photo album page with 2 black and white images and a newspaper clipping. One image is of a man (Roland Pronovost) in uniform standing in front of a building. He is wearing an MP armband and is standing at parade rest. The other photo is of a single-story building with a sign identifying it as "Company C 505 MP BN." The newspaper article is hand-dated as May 16, 1955, and is about the presence of military police at the Camp Desert Rock atomic testing site in Nevada, and includes an image of PFC Norman S. Mills with a bomb blast in the background. Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Scrapbook Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 8.5 x 11" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 page Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/e2ada36788b3d441fec8f74bd050bc45.jpg c10885f03c0a57124d4a47ce740a163f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_03 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 1 Description An account of the resource A single black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/3f6f91567ccc83d55b7bbf7f0bc96e3b.jpg 1bbb7f5b640a5fb1449ad061d417cbec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_04 Title A name given to the resource "Flats" Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph labeled "Flats." The image is of an arid-looking landscape, likely part of the Nevada test site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/b32afa7cefde0eb994e7ba59672c4018.jpg 379e765b00cae41d6da1c1fb6722e7ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_05 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 2 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/ea3f76810e10ecdda6b3d0c159a4c83e.jpg 149d796c4d0bc2d3fa137f6b66f60971 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_06 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 3 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/3c99e26976951133694bc6f0a1314aae.jpg 99344681502ece9889877bfa662df8da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_07 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 4 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/62c901922c47fad89fb8e9d338b975be.jpg 34191a7ac4aef3e5195cb2336e4f293f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_08 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 5 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a glowing mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/a74c700dfc8c8f59e74fa7d91a768ea2.jpg b61bf6209b5117d21539f4e3555bf5e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_09 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 6 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/2c0823a21157a5c3c318c5b414852185.jpg 151c897a28ade7bc1f0495fa2c51e421 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_10 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 7 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a glowing mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/bfd3044f6b0d8e214ddce3b2377e5e31.jpg f2a6786a94f0d13e7b2e1589f13001cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_11 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 8 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/f387408823ed7496c076afbc939b0f22.jpg 5d5156271206238ff3bff88884de00fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_12 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 9 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mostly-dissipated mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/542ecfd4be76edfb8748257008e18956.jpg 1adaf9ad7934daeb199eef65f8c4b1b3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_13 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 10 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/64a224422471fb3f6af633a797caf8a0.jpg 96ec1edfd6f041bed29b88b438654022 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_14 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 11 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a mushroom cloud. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/c7bdaa9613283a7149c889d2a9f0e965.jpg 652528e348b4127b1facab0d825979e9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_15 Title A name given to the resource Bomb blast image 12 Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a bomb in the early stages of detonation. While the surrounding area is barely visible, the glowing mushroom cloud is vivid. Part of Operation Teapot in 1955, this was one of the tests of the atomic bomb in 1955 witnessed by Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost during his service at the Nevada National Security Site. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs; Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1955 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 4.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Atomic bomb--Blast effect--photographs Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/f0f435c82035cf5ac3c6de618cd3713f.jpg dd39aea11211ecee486eadadcd2eec57 https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/19bd4767fea4a7596b53a89e6d9b01ea.jpg 2f432d629fa7153a1632f9ec6897cbf5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_16 Title A name given to the resource "August '54" Description An account of the resource A black and white image of three men standing outside near a vehicle, with tents and buildings in the background. The man on the left is wearing a baseball mitt; the man in the middle has a cigarette in his left hand; and the man on the right has one hand in his pocket. All three are wearing "casual" uniform and looking more or less at the camera. The back of the photo reads "Aug. 54; Me; Joe Martin." While it is not clear from the label who's who, the man in the middle was identified by his son as Roland Pronovost, suggesting the man on the left is Joe Martin. The third man is not identified. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 3.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Nevada National Security Site (Nev.)--Photographs Nuclear weapons testing victims--Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/f90b32fa6b01e3713b63ecd8ab7521e8.jpg ce110d9de72bde7124a7323d30a77d0e https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/5594478ed4a7eb0e77d1909fe0e5c860.jpg 970f34921ded8f7808c83645e2c1ee6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_17 Title A name given to the resource Undated group photo Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a group of men in uniform posing in front of a single-story building. Most of them are wearing garrison caps, but some are wearing helmets. Seven are kneeling or sitting on the ground in front; ten are standing; and two walk by in the background. None of them are identified, but the back of the photo reads "Guess who?" Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1954 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/a5ba82a3f80c5d994f70c63d2c5e075d.jpg c2422b7c8092eccc484af59fe38a9898 https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/5efe95b283f7c87900abd9af63ba373a.jpg 502af1ca0ab7a75517e6f48ab8e061eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_18 Title A name given to the resource "Widgen" Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of a small plane, with "Safeway Airways Alaska" painted on the side. The plane has a white nose and white stripe down the side, twin propellor engines, and small pontoons under the wings. The back of the image is labeled "Widgen." Though undated, this was likely taken in 1953 or 1954 during Pronovost's time serving in Alaska. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1953-1954 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 3.5 x 3.5" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 image Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/7d0f8356efdd644430925fb91697483d.jpg 6603a49d77e44b3d7f99b5bcb1a2d62b https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/575c010c526f57949e387b97c9d36aa2.jpg 52ad9360c2c7c56774d60b46688449af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost_materials_19 Title A name given to the resource Draft Registration Card, Roland Pronovost Description An account of the resource A battered Selective Service System Registration Certificate for Roland Pronovost, dated September 17, 1948. Though aged and quite damaged around the edges, the information written in is still clearly visible, and provides his personal information and a generic description of him at the time of his draft registration, as well as his signature. Subject The topic of the resource Veterans--Chicopee, Mass.; Draft registration--Chicopee, Mass. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Ephemera Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 2.5 x 3.75" Extent The size or duration of the resource. 1 item Draft registration--Chicopee, Mass. Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/8a263d95f15319b3f5ded31258282536.jpg 3e5f0e3db3cce827e81b5b20c12b1db1 https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/4e6b889c1d7bc3d73a141e0e71083cb3.jpg bbc0c2ac53ce43100a446c981988a5d9 https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/files/original/bda7e4bb443846a32cf0dc2f15e7494f.jpg 2d2615252b57897520182528f4494f31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Collection Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Roland A. Pronovost (1930-1995), a lifelong Chicopee resident, was a veteran of the Korean War, though he was primarily stationed in Alaska and Nevada. He trained first as a radio operator, then as an MP. He survived a helicopter crash in Alaska, and later witnessed two atomic bomb tests in Nevada as part of Operation Teapot. The second test, called Apple 1, occurred in March 29, 1955. Pronovost captured photographs of the test, and wrote home to his fiancee about the experience. He describes being in a trench a 2 miles from the detonation, and the trench beginning to collapse on him and others when the bomb detonated. He also describes the aftermath of the test, which involved the effect of atomic bombs on various vehicles, including tanks and jeeps. In 1955, the U.S. Army conducted a series of 14 nuclear bomb tests in southeastern Nevada, collectively known as Operation Teapot. ~2,500 soldiers from multiple Army posts were stationed at Camp Desert Rock, near the Nevada Test Site (approx. 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas). The tests were intended to measure the effects of bomb blasts on a variety of scenarios and objects, such as buildings, radio equipment, vehicles, water, pavement, and so on. There were also mannequins and test dummies meant as stand-ins for people. Actual soldiers were stationed at varying distances from the detonation sites, and often marched through ground zero in the immediate aftermath of the tests. A study from the 1990s showed that people who witnessed testing at the Nevada site were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and that the mortality rates among those people were significantly higher. Civilians who were in the region or downwind of the tests were also impacted, though there is no official count for impacted civilians. After returning home from service, he married Anita M. Gendron, and they had two sons. Roland worked as a Linotype operator and lithographer at the National Blank Book Company in Holyoke, MA for 42 years. Roland Pronovost died of prostate cancer in 1995. The cancer was described by his oncologist as "like nothing I've ever seen before," and did not respond to treatments that would typically work. He was 65. ~195,000 veterans were exposed to radiation from 1945-1962 as part of their service, which the armed forces now recognizes as a major factor in causing over 21 different kinds of cancer. Abstract A summary of the resource. This digital collection contains images, a letter, and other material related to Chicopee resident Roland Pronovost's military service, and most specifically his experience at a nuclear test site in Nevada in 1955. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roland A. Pronovost Digitized by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Relation A related resource "Operation Teapot: Military Effects Studies" video created by the Department of Energy regarding Operation Teapot. The video runtime is 31 mins, 31 seconds. <a href="https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017">https://archive.org/details/gov.doe.0800017</a> Language A language of the resource English Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. Loaned by Edward Pronovost, to be digitized by CPL and temporarily exhibited in 2024-2025. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CPL-RolandPronovost Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital content made available in the Chicopee Archives Online is intended for personal research and educational purposes; commercial use or distribution of this content is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. The Chicopee Public Library holds copyright to select content in the Chicopee Archives Online. Copyright to other content may be held by authors or their heirs, or may be in the public domain. Requests to reproduce, distribute, or publish content in the Chicopee Archives Online should be sent to cpl@chicopeepubliclibrary.org. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roland Pronovost Exhibit Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear weapons testing victims; Nevada National Security Site (Nev.); Veterans--Chicopee, Mass. Description An account of the resource Images of an exhibit at the Chicopee Public Library from December 2024-July 2025. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Exhibition created by Kate Ouimette, CPL Archivist Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roland Pronovost Collection