Harold Agnew Signed 8x10 Nagasaki Bomb Blast Photograph (PSA) Project Alberta Nuclear Physicist

"Hand-Signed 8x10 Photograph by Project Alberta Scientist Harold Agnew — PSA/DNA Authenticated

Offered for auction is a historically significant 8x10 photograph hand signed by Harold Agnew, a prominent physicist and key member of Project Alberta, the top-secret mission responsible for overseeing the final assembly and deployment of atomic bombs during World War II. This item has been authenticated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services and is accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity.

About Harold Agnew

Harold Melvin Agnew (1921–2013) was a pioneering American nuclear physicist whose work played a pivotal role in the successful deployment of the first atomic weapons during World War II. A graduate student under Nobel Laureate Enrico Fermi at the University of Chicago, Agnew became deeply involved with the Manhattan Project, assisting in the development and refinement of nuclear weapons. As part of Project Alberta, Agnew was onboard the B-29 ""The Great Artiste"" during the Hiroshima mission on August 6, 1945, where he served as a scientific observer tasked with gathering vital data on the atomic blast.

Following the war, Agnew went on to direct the Los Alamos National Laboratory, further cementing his legacy in nuclear science and national security. His contributions to atomic research and Cold War deterrence policy remain highly respected within the scientific and defense communities.

About Project Alberta

Project Alberta was the operational division of the Manhattan Project tasked with delivering and assembling the first atomic bombs used in warfare. Comprised of military personnel and top scientists from Los Alamos Laboratory, Project Alberta was responsible for ensuring the proper installation, arming, and detonation of the ""Little Boy"" and ""Fat Man"" nuclear weapons over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Operating from Tinian Island in the Pacific, the team worked closely with the 509th Composite Group and played a direct role in executing the missions that would bring about the end of World War II.

Item Details

Photograph Size: 8x10 inches

Signer: Harold Agnew – Project Alberta physicist, Hiroshima mission observer

Authentication: PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity

Condition: Excellent, bold signature in archival-quality ink

This exceptional piece represents a rare opportunity to own an autograph from a man who stood at the crossroads of history, science, and global warfare. A prized addition for collectors of military history, atomic science, or WWII memorabilia.

A portion of the sale of this auction will be donated to the General James. H Doolittle Scholarship Fund. The General James H. Doolittle Scholarship Fund was founded to assist college students by awarding one scholarship annually in the maximum amount of $5,000 to a deserving student who is pursuing a baccalaureate or advanced degree in aeronautical engineering or an aerospace science. Students are selected based on their scholastic achievement, school and community participation, demonstrated leadership potential and financial need. More information can be found at the Doolittle Scholarship Funds’ website.

The autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA LOA

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.