Description

Black and white photograph of James Rhyne Killian presenting the Enrico Fermi award to Ernest O. Lawrence. Lewis Strauss stands left. A U.S. Atomic Energy Commission flag is displayed in the background. Stamp on verso reads "M.I.T. Historical Collections, Boston Herald Traveler Photo, Date Published 12/3/1957, Date Received 10/18/74". Original caption: "Washington, Dec. 2--California Scientist Receives Award--Dr. Ernest O. Lawrence, center, noted scientist and director of the University of California radiation laboratory, smiles today as he looks over the $50,000 check presented to him by James R. Kilian, right, President Eisenhower's special assistant for missile development. Lewis Strauss, Atomic Energy Commission chairman, is at left. The check, a medal and a citation comprise the Enrico Fermi award presented to Lawrence for his contributions to the development of atomic energy and nuclear physics." Original credit line: Associated Press.