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"Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce honors Dr. William R. Lucas."
From a dinner held in honor of the retirement of MSFC director William R. Lucas in 1986. It includes a biographical sketch and photographs of Lucas. -
Program from "Life in the Universe," the Sixth Annual Von Braun Exploration Forum.
The program includes biographic sketches of the Forum speakers, as well as songs performed by guest speaker and space enthusiast John Denver. -
Program from "He Conquered Space," the Ninth Annual Von Braun Exploration Forum.
The program includes biographical sketches of the speakers, including John S. Hendricks, Rick Chappell, and Walter Cronkite. -
"Women at Work in NASA."
This NASA Technical Memorandum highlights women working in technical support, clerical and nonprofessional administrative roles, professional administrative roles, and professional scientific and engineering roles at NASA Centers. -
Library return notice for Vitaliy Garber.
The notice informs Garber, "Since you are no longer teaching at the university, you are not eligible to check books out of the library." It includes a response from Garber and a note from another librarian. -
"University of Alabama Huntsville Facts for Prospective Students."
The bulletin includes a summary of degree programs and admissions requirements for students applying to the university. -
"Thiokol Huntsville Division Employee News Bulletin."
The bulletin mentions the company's "donation of surplus technical journals to the library at the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus." It notes that Thiokol has donated over 15,000 copies of unneeded journals, assisting the university in meeting accreditation requirements. -
Christel McCanless giving library instruction to UAH students.
McCanless, then the head librarian, is shown at far right. -
Memorandum from the English Department to Charley Scott, H. Clyde Reeves, Philip Mason, and Christel McCanless.
In this memo, members of the English Department protest the removal of library materials from Morton Hall to the Graduate Studies Building (later Madison Hall). The writers report their concern that "the housing of English materials in the graduate studies building, we are convinced, will prohibit the students' availing themselves of library facilities." -
"University of Alabama in Huntsville Library Regulations."
This document outlines library hours, location of books and periodicals, and circulation procedures. -
Press release noting the addition of 55,000 volumes to the University of Alabama library system.
The release states, "Almost half of the increase results from a 21,000-volume build-up of the Huntsville stock." It also includes details about other system libraries. -
"A Review of the Development of the Huntsville Campus Library."
Prepared by Librarian Christel L. McCanless and presented to the Arts and Sciences Committee on Huntsville Degree Program. The document includes a review of library materials and an outline of future plans, including comparisons to collections at other universities. -
Letter from Charley Scott, Director of Instruction, to Christel McCanless, Librarian, at the University of Alabama Huntsville Center.
Scott notes his appreciation for McCanless' adept handling of the "Review of the Development of the Huntsville Campus Library." -
Memorandum from Dr. C. Adams, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Building Committee, to Christel McCanless, Librarian, Huntsville Campus Library.
The memo contains calculations for necessary shelf space and access space in the proposed library building and takes account of collection growth. Includes floor plans and elevations. -
University of Alabama Faculty Newsletter, April 1966.
The newsletter includes the outline of "a plan adopted by the University of Alabama to further develop instructional, research and service programs of the present Huntsville operations as integral parts of the University." The first point of the plan notes, "Effective September 1, 1966, the Huntsville operations of the University of Alabama shall be designated the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)." The plan is signed by Frank A. Rose, president of the University of Alabama. -
"Administrative Order No. 8."
Sent from H. Clyde Reeves, Vice President for Huntsville Affairs, to all faculty and staff, this order outlines the "current administrative setup in Huntsville of the University of Alabama." The document provides clarification of certain administrative roles, including those of Finance Officer Earl Jacoby, Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Community Relations Philip M. Mason, and Director of Instruction Charley Scott. The order also outlines the structure of academic departments, roles of department chairs, and the organization of the Research Institute. It includes an organizational chart of the university, and pencilled notes have been added by then-head librarian Christel L. McCanless. -
"Statement of the Library Building Program for the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
This statement outlines UAH's plans for a dedicated library building and library services. Details include space requirements for shelving, general building recommendations, and specifications for future expansion. The document also includes a page of Form OE 1031, which includes information on undergraduate enrollment trends and library and instructional facilities. -
"Firing of Explorer I."
This speech was given by Wernher von Braun, then the director of the Development Operations Division at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, at the 1958 ASME-ARS Aviation Conference in Dallas, Texas. -
"3rd house Construction Sequ."
(Originally titled "X-mas 1956" and dated as such.) Film shows new construction on Panorama Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. Dannenberg family members Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg as well as their new dog walk around the site and help out the construction workers. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the side of the film box read, "1) The 'Batterboards' are up 2) Laying of Concrete Blocks 3) IMK w/Peabody - Ulla w/Peabody 4) Klaus and Ko filling in Foundation 5) Life Size Shot of Ko w/hatchet." Winter 1958. -
Christmas celebration and gift opening, 1956.
(The film itself was titled "3rd House Construction Sequ.") This film shows Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg celebrating Christmas and opening presents. Winter 1956/57. -
Visiting Cape Canaveral.
Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg go down to vacation in Cape Canaveral, Florida. They are shown visiting the air and space museum (now called the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center), stopping at Mac's Grove fruit stand, and leaving the Tradewinds Club. Probably Summer 1959. -
Apollo 8 Mission Operation Report.
This report is meant to provide NASA Senior Management with information on flight plans, mission objectives, and the basis for assessment of mission accomplishment. Note that page 61 is missing from the report. -
Briefing for Apollo 10.
This document contains a transcript of the briefing meeting for the launch of Apollo 10. Participants include George H. Hage, Colonel Thomas McMullen, and William J. O'Donnell. -
"Apollo Documentation Administration Instruction."
According to the foreword found on page i, this document includes instructions on "procedures, methods and practices...necessary for the effective management of a program documentation system." -
"Apollo - LEM Docking Drogue Assembly Static Structural Test."
This document contains the tests and test results from structural tests performed on the Apollo LEM docking drogue assembly between January 11, 1967 and February 15, 1967. The document contains various graphs, diagrams, and images pertaining to the tests. -
"Apollo 4 Pre-Launch Press Conference."
This document contains a transcription of the pre-launch press conference for Apollo 4. It includes the questions asked and answers given by participants Dr. Robert C. Seamans, Dr. George E. Mueller, Major General Samuel C. Phillips, Dr. Kurt H. Debus, and Dr. Wernher von Braun. -
Technical information summary of the Apollo Saturn 1B flight vehicle.
According to the summary found on page 1, this document "presents a brief and concise description of the AS-204/LM-1 Apollo Saturn Space Vehicle." The information within the document allows readers to follow the timeline of the space vehicle's lift-off and journey to space.