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Space Business Daily, February 24, 1966.
This is Vol. 24, No. 37 of Space Business Daily, a Space Publications newsletter. Topics include the call for immediate awarding of Voyager contracts, set backs on the Surveyor project and the classification of various launch dates, data from the Soviet's Luna IX, NASA long-range goals, the cancellation of Gemini land recovery plans, British Navy shifting to missile power and the confirmation of their purchase of 50 F-111A aircraft, changes in earnings and other financial information, and the rescheduling of the launch of two twin OV satellites. -
Space Business Daily, February 25, 1966.
This is Vol. 24, No. 38 of Space Business Daily, a Space Publications newsletter. Topics include hearing decisions on the Air Force's pending launch of five Manned Orbiting Laboratories from California instead of Florida, contracts for five Apollo lunar surface drills, NASA's order of new attitude control engine for space maneuvering, the rescheduling of Saturn IB's first test flight launch, the planned 1967 Mariner missions to Venus, plans for a new Mars mission probe, the defense of Gemini plans to Congress, a detailed breakdown of Defense Secretary's funding position for space and missile projects for 1967, the successful second test firing of Aerojet's motor, topics on Future Space Business, and DOD contracts and negotiations. -
Space Business Daily, February 28, 1966.
This is Vol. 24, No. 39 of Space Business Daily, a Space Publications newsletter. Topics include the ordering of seven-segment solid motors by the Air Force Space Systems Division for the MOL program, concern over the presented Apollo Applications plans for a manned space flight, the potential operational communications satellite system for tactile messages between warring units, another postponement of the Saturn IB launch, budget requirements in 1968 for the SNAP 8 program to continue, part twoi of the detailed breakdown of the Defense Secretary's funding position for space and missile projects for 1967, various business acquisitions and changes in earnings, the plans for a new facility to be built to house ramjet experimentation, topics on Future Space Business, and NASA contracts and negotiations. -
Space Business Daily, Space Log, February 1966.
This is the Space Log, a monthly publication for the Space Business Daily newsletter. The Space Log includes a detailed timeline of space activity and research over the course of the month of February. -
STS 51-L Data and Design Analysis Task Force Lessons Learned Report.
This report was produced by the Data and Design Analysis Task Force "to support the Presidential Commission appointed by President Ronald Reagan to investigate the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew." The report includes details from investigations in the areas of Development and Production, Prelaunch Activities, Accident Analysis, and Mission Planning and Operations. The report includes a recommendation to conduct an investigation "into the manufacturing process, final delivery and material cutting of the O-rings" that failed during the accident. -
Letter from Philip M. Mason, Huntsville Center director, to all students.
UAH, then known as the University of Alabama Huntsville Center, circulated this letter in preparation for class registration and the center's integration in June 1963. Mason addresses the impending arrival of the first Black student, Dave Mack McGlathery, though he is not named in the letter. Mason emphasizes "that the academic program will proceed smoothly" and that "all persons and property will be protected," namely through a new student identification card system. Dave Mack McGlathery integrated the Huntsville Center on June 13, 1963, as he walked into Morton Hall to register for classes. His arrival proceeded uneventfully, though National Guardsmen were present to maintain order. Along with Vivian Malone, McGlathery was a plaintiff in the lawsuit to desegregate the University of Alabama. -
Postcard of a woman, possibly Virginia Clay-Clopton, and companions.
The back of this real photo postcard reads, "Virginia Clay Clopton, age 90." -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
Education and occupation information on Edwin D. Burwell.
This document lists Burwell's military education, civilian education, and civilian occupations. -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service from the 1108th Engineer Combat Group.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
Property issue slip.
Lists the property and quantity of items issued to the Supply Officer, including bedding, bags, utensils, canteens, helmets,and tents. -
Edwin Burwell's Officer's Pay Data Card.
The card includes information on Burwell's monthly pay, additional pay, rental allowances, subsistence, dependents, allotments, and insurance. Instructions for vaccination records are attached to the card. -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service from May 1944.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
Special Orders for combined field training in the Carolina Maneuver Area.
These orders from the 1147th Engineer Combat Group called for Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. and five other men to make "necessary reconnaissance and preliminary arrangements in connection with combined field training" in the Carolina Manuever Area. -
Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. Army Identification Card.
The front of the card displays an image of Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr., as well as his name, designation, and signature. The back notes his height at five feet, eight and a half inches, weight as 140 pounds, hair color as brown, and eye color as blue. It also notes his daye of birth, 9 November 1916, and has his left and right index fingerprints. The word "INACTIVE" is hole-punched into the card. -
Correspondence concerning the "POM Eligibility of Officer Recently Returned From Overseas Theatre."
In this correspondence, 1st Lieutenant Wallace M. Telford writes to the commanding general at Fort McPherson in Georgia about Edwin D. Burwell Jr. He requests information on the eligibility of returning Major Burwell, who has recently returned from the Italian Campaign, to service overseas within six months of his return. -
Property issue slip for Edwin D. Burwell Jr. from the 1147th Engineer Combat Group.
Lists the property and quantity of items issued to the Edwin D. Burwell Jr. and notes that some of this property was "lost or rendered unservicable through combat conditions." -
Leave of absence request from Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Edwin D. Burwell Jr. requests seven days of leave to return home to Mississippi and attend to his personal affairs. -
Document acknowledging transportation for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
This document certifies Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s authorization for priority air travel between 22 September and 2 October 1944.