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Artist's Conception of the RL10-powered Saturn S-IV Stage.
This artist's rendering of the RL10-powered Saturn S-IV stage is depicted as heading toward deep space after separation from the booster. The drawing is accompanied with a brief description of the Saturn S-IV. -
"Memorandum for the Associate Administrator: Artificial Gravity Considerations for Project Apollo."
This memorandum contains artificial gravity considerations for Project Apollo and was directed to Seamans, Wernher von Braun, Donlon, and Gilruth. Silverstein writes that he believes it is too early to tell if the Apollo spacecraft is capable of providing artificial gravity. -
"AS-203 Technical Information Summary."
"This report outlines, through a series of sketches with accompanying text, the general features of the SA-203 Launch Vehicle and information on launch preparation, the launch facility and mission peculiar experiments." -
"A Second Look at Man, Machine, and Automatic Test Operations."
A summary found following the errata page reads: "This paper presents a second look at the subject of the man-machine relationship in automatic test operations. 'Man, Machine, and Automatic Test Operations' was presented by the writer at Battelle Memorial Institute in November of 1963...It is the purpose of this second look at the man-machine interface to pinpoint those concepts which have proven their worth with time and those concepts which have proven to be weak, and as a result modified with time." This paper was prepared by George F. Meister, Jr. -
"Assessment of Risk for Engineering Change Decisions."
This document includes the current basis for approval of ECPs, fatigue life after stress reduction, and other probability and comparative risk assessments. On the first page there is an inscription, "By E.L. Bombara NASA-MSFC." -
"1966 Inaugural Banquet of the Student Government Association of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The program includes the banquet menu, the program events, and a list of SGA officers and legislators. -
"UAH Faculty and Staff 1966-67 Directory."
The directory provides the name, position, home address, office location, and telephone number of the UAH faculty and staff. -
Summary of the "rapidly expanding activities of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The document offers an overview of research, graduate instruction, undergraduate instruction, and continuing education, as well as a description of the university's facilities and the surrounding area. The author notes that "planning of a first phase of a permanent library and of a science and engineering laboratory/classroom building" is underway. -
"Reports of the Ad Hoc Committee on Development of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The contents include: "Report I. The Nature and Scope of Undergraduate Programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville," "Report II. The Nature and Extent of Graduate Programs at the University of Alabama in Huntsville," and "Report III. The University of Alabama Research Institute." The reports include a list of membership of the "Ad Hoc Committe on Development of the University of Alabama in Huntsville," as well as letters from University of Alabama President Frank A. Rose and development committee chair Alex S. Pow, then Vice President for Academic Affairs of the University of Alabama. -
UA Faculty Newsletter, October 1967.
The newsletter includes multiple articles describing the growth of the UAH, including cultural events, new faculty appointments, and faculty activities. Also included is a list of events happening on the main University of Alabama campus in November 1967. -
Invitation to the dedication of the UAH Graduate Studies Building.
The Graduate Studies Building was later renamed Madison Hall, which was demolished in 2015. -
Program for the University of Alabama in Huntsville Cultural Series performance of "Curlew River."
The program provides notes on the background of the pieces that would be performed at the event and their composers, the program's sequence of events, and the cast, ensemble, and production members. The event began with "The Musical Offering" by J. S. Bach followed by Benjamin Britten's music drama, "Curlew River." -
"Information On Your University of Alabama in Huntsville."
This informational leaflet offers answers to questions about the university such as "What is the status of the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)?," "What sports are available at UAH?," "What is the size and quality of the faculty?," and many others. It also includes photographs of student organizations and university buildings. -
Program for the "Dedication of the Graduate Studies Building."
This program provides background information on contributions that allowed for the creation of the Graduate Studies Building and the program of events. It includes a "host" nametag. The building was later renamed Madison Hall and was demolished in 2015. -
Typewritten draft of a summary of UAH Library collections.
Includes handwritten notes from Librarian Christel McCanless and others. -
"Aerial view of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."
The model shows the future library and Engineering Science building. -
"Aerial view from the East of Scale Model UAH, January 1968."
The model shows the future library and the Engineering Science building. -
"View from the South of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."
The model shows the future library and the Engineering Science building. -
"View from the North of Scale Model UAH, January, 1968."
The model shows the future library building and the Engineering Science building. -
Photographs of Library secretary Sandy Lamb.
The description reads, "Sandy Lamb, our second secretary." -
"Major Library Tools for Literature Searches."
This document discusses the types of publications used in information and literature searches, these being bibliographies, indexes, and abstract journals, and provides examples of these publications. It also gives examples of report citations and instructions on understanding them. -
"Sources of Biographical Information."
This document lists the building and section locations of particular book and non-book sources for biographical information on the UAH campus. -
"10th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Division of the Southeastern Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges."
This leaflet contains an itinerary for the meeting as well as descriptions and photographs of existing UAH buildings. The leaflet also notes future plans for campus facilities and the fact that this was the first time the meeting was held at UAH. -
Materials related to the 1968 National Library Week open house and recognition ceremony at the UAH Library.
At the time the UAH Library was located in the Graduate Studies Building (later renamed Madison Hall). The invitation lists individual and group donors to the library, memorials. It also notes a special gift of the "Freedom Shrine," a collection of historic American documents, from the Exchange Club of Huntsville and Thiokol Chemical Corporation. -
Photographs of 1968 "Miss Library" contestants from UAH.
The Miss Library competition was part of National Library Week. -
Order of march for the academic procession for the May 1968 graduation ceremony.
Includes a memorandum to the faculty from Michael F. La Bouve, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, which notes where and when graduation will be held, as well as marching instructions. The order of march is included, with faculty and staff ordered by rank and seniority. -
Invitation to "a major convocation announcing plans for the future of the University of Alabama."
The inside front cover notes, "The symbol on the cover is the signet of the University of Alabama STRIDE program. A sunburst surrounding the traditional 'A' proclaims a new era in the progress of the University." -
"Things to Remember for the Successful Operation of the UAH Library."
This document provides a humorous take on what one must remember in order to keep the library running smoothly, such as having golf scores ready when dealing with the art department and consulting the cataloging department if in need of coffee cake. -
Memorandum from Christel McCanless to Anne Eiland regarding the development of the UAH Library.
The memorandum includes details on the library furniture instillation expenses, budget, holdings increases, and circulation. It also discusses other library activities from the year and problems the library is facing. -
Memorandum from Christel McCanless to Dr. John White.
This memorandum contains a self-study in question and answer format. This memorandum also contains information about the library staff and resources and an organizational chart for the library staff hierarchy. -
Memorandum from Jean Perrault to the UAH faculty concerning the request of books and journals.
This memorandum describes the changes in the process of requesting materials for the library to purchase. These changes include a new requirement for a value judgement of the requested material when filling out a request slip. Attached is a chart that displays the selection and maintenance process for new materials. -
Library self study questions.
Includes notes handwritten by Librarian Christel McCanless. -
"Information For Planning Purposes 1968-1969," vol. 2, no. 1.
The pamphlet provides information on the University of Alabama in Huntsville for planning purposes. This includes information on facilities, student life, administrative procedures, degree options, course divisions, and the board of trustees. -
"Faculty and Staff Directory - 1968-69."
The directory provides the telephone numbers for the divisions of the university. The name, title, office telephone number, office location, home address, and home telephone number are given for the faculty and staff individually. -
UAH "Cap and Gown Ceremony" program.
Includes a program of events as well as degree recipients. -
"The Com Line," vol. 1, no. 1.
This is the first issue of the UAH faculty-staff newsletter. It reports on topics including Benjamin Graves becoming UAH's first president, an art exhibit in the library, graduation honors, the rowing team, and faculty lectures and publications.