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CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-119-294-1 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Detailed investigation of the fire damage caused by the atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Includes "Causes of fires" , "Nature of fires" , "fire precautions" plus detailed damage reports of individual target buildings and areas. Includes extensive photographs showing damage to the cities and individual buildings.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-120-296-19 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Report on the findings of the British Incendiary Mission to the United States to compare findings and tests on incendiary bombs. Content includes a list of British officials who were on the Mission and the information learned from the American tests and experience, particularly in use against Japanese structures. Also included are plans for future incendiary bombings and tests.

Crater Sizes
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-121-300-2 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

A single table showing the different crater sizes from different weights of bombs in different soil types.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-122-303-7 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

A note detailing the work of the Institution Committee on Engineering (air raid) precautions. The main problems of the committee are to investigate the effects of high explosive and incendiary bombs and determine the best means of avoiding or reducing damage which they may cause to structures. This report includes details the effects of these bombs including distant effects, including blast and splinters, and local effects, including impact, penetration, disruption from explosion and concussion. Includes calculations and graphs.

Maps of Libya
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-122-303-16 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

5 maps of Libya and the surrounding regions. Lists population, square kilometers and important urban centers.

Hugh J. Miser correspondence
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-122-303-21 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

A letter from Hugh J. Miser to Ronnie Shephard concerning the acceptance of Miser's paper based on the Shrivenham talk.

"Air 23 / Class List"
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-123-307-5 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

A list of sources used for another project - single sheet of paper which is a part of a larger document.

Air Targets Chart
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-125-310C-2 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Details allied air strikes and battle damage assessments from August 2 to August 9.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-125-311A-50 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Two reports detailing the status of the Advanced Base Psychiatric Centre, 92 I.G.H.(C) for the months of April and May 1945. Notes on the working staff, the patients, the accommodations, deaths, and treatment.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-125-311A-61 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Minutes from a meeting of psychological specialists to discuss the current status of psychological casualties in the army including those suffering from psychoneurosis and mental deficiency. Also notes on how men with psychological problems should be invalidated from re-enlistment. Those present include Lt-Col. Davies, Lt-Col. Hadfield, Major Ross; Majors Barbour, Bennet, Browne, Hargreaves, Pearce, Rodger and Wilson.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-127-311B-13 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Meeting topics include psychological screening of recruits, level of intelligence required for various branches of the armed forces, disposal of mentally unfit men, medical facilities, and plans for psychiatrists in the event of a German invasion of the UK, among other topics.

Occupational therapy
CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-127-311B-41 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Incomplete document. Lecture to the Astley Ainslie Institution in Edinburgh on the nature and application of occupational therapy.

CA ON00411 MG-0002-6-126-312-6 · Item · ca. 1939-1995
Part of Shephard Fonds

Contents include: Part “A” Lethal Effect of Fire , Part “B” The Moral Effect of Fire , Part “C” Suggested Programmes of Work and Their Integration , Appendix C. The Nature of Moral Effects , Appendix D. Quantitative Aspects of Moral Effects , Appendix E. The Effect of Tactical Circumstances on Morale.