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"Dr. von Braun/NASA HQ correspondence: July 1968."
This contains a two page list of the correspondence which is scanned separately. It includes the date and a brief description of the correspondence. -
"Interview with Dr. Wernher von Braun."
Transcription of an interview with Wernher von Braun and Mr. Sohier. -
Von Braun Memorial Dinner, 1996
NASA and MSFC -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 6.
This is the sixth of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes and equations relating to the satellite program, multiple calls and conversations with NASA and military officials, notes on conferences and trips Lundquist took, test results, discussions on problems of missiles, power and weight summaries, various visits Lundquist received, his work load, and notes on the Explorer VII meeting at NASA headquarters. -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 5.
This is the fifth of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes and equations relating to the satellite program, multiple calls and conversations with NASA and military officials, notes on conferences and trips Lundquist took, test results, the lunar probe and corresponding log, radar, the firing of #49, and various presentations attended. -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 4.
This is the fourth of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes and equations relating to the satellite program, multiple calls and conversations with NASA and military officials, notes on conferences and trips Lundquist took, test results, the Hambree Research Program, lab notes, and a satellite positions map. -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 3.
This is the third of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes and equations relating to the satellite program, multiple calls and conversations with NASA and military officials, notes on conferences and trips Lundquist took, test results, schedules, notes from the JPL meetings, the trajectory of Missile #29, and various predictions. -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 2.
This is the second of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes and equations relating to the satellite program, multiple calls and conversations with NASA and military officials, notes on conferences and trips Lundquist took, test results, notes from the JPL-ABMA Conference, data from Missile #29, various proposals and test proposals, and graphs of satellite lifetimes. -
Charles A. Lundquist Journal No. 1.
This is the first of Charles A. Lundquist's journals in which he wrote various things during his time as a NASA scientist where he managed research on satellites and rockets at the Army Missile Ballistic Agency. It contains various notes on the satellite program, conversations with Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, tracking flare problems, notes from the presentation at Planeto Cocoa, more notes and various equations, photoflash notes, two purposes of initial tracking, orbit distance and times, time accuracy from stars, the Reinbolt-14, questions for Dr. Schmid, the JPL Transmitter, radio schemes, a phone call transcript to Resnick, photocell questions, notes from a meeting with Dr. Wernher von Braun, the contents of the RSA Proposal, a comparison of light sources, other various phone call transcripts, multiple proposals, notes on the Whipple Report, Missile #29, photography on Missile #27, an illustration of Redstone Arsenal, RF Ignition Tests, and other various notes, proposals, equations, experiments, calls, correspondence, and tests relating to the space program. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Frances G. Moore, Ellery May, Apollo 11 '89 P.C. video?
Bob Ward calls Frances G. Moore to ask about stories relating to Wernher von Braun. Main story relates to what some of the engineers did after work. Side 1 through 24:00.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 -
Georg von Tiesenhausen.
Phone call between Georg von Tiesenhausen and Bob Ward on working with Wernher von Braun on the V2 rocket. Bad static in first half of tape. Entirety of side 1.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 -
Frank Williams.
Frank Williams talks to Bob Ward about Wernher von Braun. Of particular note are stories regarding von Braun's office relationships and his ability to communicate. Both sides of tape, through side 2 is inaudible.Tags Oral History -
Harry Atkins, Cronkite's offce, Ralph Petroff.
Phone call from Bob Ward to Harry Atkins. Conversation about Wernher von Braun stories and how the space program began in Huntsville. Also discussed is historical revisionism around von Braun and his team. Side 1 of tape up tp 42:30.Tags Oral History -
Chuck Lundquist, Werner Dahm.
Bob Ward calls Chuck Lundquist to talk about and stories he knows relating to Wernher von Braun. Lundquist relates a few tales relating to von Braun's work in the early days of NASA as well as his family and the way he handled meetings. Entirety of side 1.Tags Oral History -
Ed Barisford, Al Berisford, Ralph Petroff.
Phone call from Bob Ward to Ed Barisford regarding any stories involving Wernher von Braun he knew. Barisford related a couple stories about von Braun's flying habits, which was his primary connection to Barisford. Side 1 to 32:00.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 -
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 -
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 -
Ed Grubbs and Geo. Fehler, Gen. John Zierdt.
Conversation between Bob Ward and Ed Grubbs, a pilot of Wernher von Braun. Covered are von Braun's love of flying and his health towards the end of his life. Side 1 through 11:40 on side 2.Tags Oral History -
Alex McCool.
Interview between Bob Ward and Alex McCool. Topic covered included Wernher von Braun's interactions with Marshall personnel as well as how history will interpret von Braun. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
C.E. "Ed" Monroe Jr., David Christensen.
Phone call between Bob Ward and C.E. Monroe. Short talk centers around Wernher von Braun and living on Monte Sano in Huntsville, Alabama. All of side 1.Tags Oral History -
Dorette Schlidt, Bill Lucas, Jim Odom, William Pickering, Dr. A.K. Thiel, Joe Jones.
Phone call between Dorette Schlidt and Bob Ward on different aspects and emotions of the von Brauns leaving Huntsville, Alabama. Side 1 thru 6:00.Tags Oral History -
Chas. Hewitt.
Phone conversation between Bob Ward and Mr. Hewitt. Hewitt speaks about Wernher von Braun's gift for oration and some of the stories he shared about his past. Full side of tape.Tags Oral History -
Dr. William Pickering, Dr. A.K. Thiel, Ed Mohlere.
Phone call between Dr. William Pickering and Bob Ward on encounters Pickering had with Wernher von Braun. Not very audible. Side 1 up to 19:00.Tags Oral History -
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 -
Fred Ordway, Rev. A. Emil Joffrion.
Fred Ordway talks about notable stories with Wernher von Braun, including attending meetings, hunting, and von Braun's sense of humor. 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 -
Dr. William Lucas.
Interview with Dr. William Lucas on Wernher von Braun, comparing and contrasting him to Robert Goddard and setting up the University of Alabama in Huntsville, along with other stories. Both sides 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 -
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 -
Dr. Adolf Thiel, Jim Shepherd, Bob Lindstrom.
Phone Conversation with Dr. Adolf Thiel about Dr. Wernher von Braun and their time working together at Peenemünde and in the United States. Side 1 begninning to 14:18.Tags Oral History -
"Played(?)."
Speech by Dr. Wernher von Braun to the Southern (Nurserymens?) Association on side 1. Pertains to early NASA projects and future plans, circa 1960. Speech taped over something else, audio very faint at points. -
Speeches.
Speech by Dr. Wernher von Braun on side 1. Pertains to early NASA projects and future plans, circa 1960. Speech taped over something else, audio very faint at points. -
Interviews with Wernher von Braun conducted by Dr. Emme and T. Ray.
Interview with Dr. von Braun by Dr. Emme. Beginning of side 1 to 19:50. -
"A Bibliography of Wernher von Braun, 1967."
This official bibliography includes English- and foreign-language books, articles, and interviews.