Cold War Science

1 Course Unit

In this research seminar we will work through some of the literature on the history of science, technology and medicine in the Cold War and explore together relevant archival collections in the Philadelphia region, and digital collections online (particularly oral histories but other sources as well). All history begins with the availability of sources though we want to think creatively about what counts as a source (for example buildings, landscapes, artifacts, museum displays, film, other visual sources). Not Offered Every Year 1 Course Unit