Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The morning dew of late summer catches this spider in what seems to be a bejeweled web Saturday morning near Northfield, Mass."

The proposed project: Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act, as amended, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's regulations in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, an application with an accompanying Environmental Report, was filed by Northeast Utilities (hereinafter referred to as the applicant) for construction permits for two generating units designated as the Montague Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2 (Docket Nos. 50-496 and 50-497), each of which is powered by a boiling water reactor (BWR) and is designed for initial operation at approximately 3579 megawatts thermal (MWt) with a net electrical output of 1150 megawatts electric (MWe). A safety design rating of 3759 (MWt) has been used in assessing the impact in this report. Condenser cooling will be accomplished through the use of natural-draft cooling towers. Makeup water for the cooling towers will be obtained from the Connecticut River, and the tower discharge (blowdown) will be returned to the Connecticut River. The proposed facilities will be located on the 1900-acre Montague Plain in the Town of Montague, Franklin County, in northwestern Massachusetts about 1.8 miles east of the Connecticut River and about 3.5 miles east-southeast of the Town of Greenfield, Massachusetts, the largest community within 10 miles with a …

Photograph of the father and mother of George Pierce, Ray Barry Pierce and Florence Jenkins Pierce. This picture was taken at the Pierce homestead in Montague, Massachusetts.

Photograph of Ruth Lorintha Pierce Nau standing in a light-colored outfit in front of a house.

Photograph of the old Pierce homestead located in Montague, Massachusetts. This photo is looking at the side of the house from the left.

Photograph of the Pierce homestead located in Montague, Massachusetts. On the right of the house is the garage for the home, with one car in it.

Letter from Harris Kempner to The Loomis School recommending Billy Alpert for admission and explaining Kempner's connection with the family.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. informing that graduation should be celebrated based on his talents and congratulates him.

Letter from Bruce Barton to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth Kempner discussing the progress and accomplishments the Deerfield parents have accomplished for the Deerfield Academy campus.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. returning an insurance policy application and requesting it be signed again and returned.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. enclosing a life insurance policy and requesting it be signed and returned.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Deerfield Academy handing a check for tuition for Harris L. Kempner, Jr. for second half of the year and also check for $75.75 in payment of his bill according to the bill of January 1st.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner, Sr. to Harris Leon "Shrub" Kempner, Jr., catching up on personal news.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank L. Boyden discussing corrections to a previous letter and asking when Shrub is to be expected back.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank L. Boyden discussing Harris Jr.'s grades and requesting the results of his achievement tests and the name of the program for entering into college.

Letter from Frank L. Boyden to Harris Leon Kempner praising his son Harris's school performance.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. discussing San Jacinto day on April 21st, and wishes him well on his studies.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner Jr. thanking him for the kind birthday wishes and discussing family news.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Deerfield Academy paying the tuition.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. enclosing a round trip ticket and discussing the plans and details for Harris, Jr.'s return home.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank L. Boyden discussing what times Harris, Jr. will be leaving and flying home and reciprocating holiday greetings.

Telegram sent by Harris L. Kempner to John Boyden discussing flight plans for Harris Junior.

Invoice for charges from Deerfield Academy for Harris L. Kempner including half-year tuition totaling $1000.

Invoice for H. Kempner from the Deerfield Academy for charges from the month of June, 1955.