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Tom Wolfe and Walter Cronkite.
Side one of tape is a recording of a speech given by Tom Wolfe to a Rotary Club on the making and the early years on the United States space program. Recording followed by a note from Ward.Tags Oral History -
Tom Shaver (VB assistant), Sarah Preston.
Interview with Tom Shaver on Wernher von Braun, describing his character, personality, and funny stories from his time as von Braun's assistant. Entirety of side one, side 2 through 45 minute mark.Tags Oral History -
Rocky Clarke, Frank Williams.
Phone conversation between Bob Ward and Rocky Clarke on Wernher von Braun. Topics covered include von Braun's humor and his relations with other team members. Entirety of side 1.Tags Oral History -
P. Petroff, Dr I.M. Levitt.
Bob Ward interviews P. Petroff, asking about Wernher von Braun stories. Petroff relates a number of stories relating to von Braun's early life. Side 1 of tape.Tags Oral History -
Leland Belew.
Talk between Leland Belew and Bob Ward about Wernher von Braun. Belew relates a couple of stories relation to von Braun's planning ability, his role in Skylab, and his awareness of his illness. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Lee B. James.
Bob Ward gets lunch with Lee B. James. They discuss stories relating to Wernher von Braun over lunch. Mentioned are von Braun's meeting style, speeches, salesmanship, and how he handled publicity. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
John Glenn.
Phone Conversation with a Senator on interactions with astronaut John Glenn and Wernher von Braun. Full side of tape.Tags Oral History -
Jim Shepherd.
Interview with Jim Shepherd on memories from Wernher von Braun, including him hunting and working with space camp. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Jay Foster.
Conversation between Bob Ward and Jay Foster on interaction with Wernher von Braun. Foster relates a number of stories touching on von Braun's love of flying and professional associations, among others. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Ivo Sparkman, Jim Daniels.
Short phone call where Bob Ward inquires about Ivo Sparkman's husband, Senator John Sparkman, and his relationship with President Roosevelt. Side 1 to 3:00 mark.Tags Oral History