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Ray Smith

Oak Ridge
Covers:  Manhattan Project to today history of Oak Ridge and East Tennessee

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David Ray Smith ensures that current and future generations can learn about the heritage, history, ongoing and planned activities in the city of Oak Ridge, TN. Through printed media complemented by film, presentations, tours, and a history center, he has made the history of the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge available to all. Almost five decades of experience at Y-12 provide Smith with a deep understanding and high appreciation of its unique heritage.

He is an ambassador for Y-12…

What was your first job as a journalist?

writer of Historically Speaking column

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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Faster access and varied sources