UAH Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives

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  • img_00055.pdf

    Front: Greetings from Huntsville, Alabama, The Space Capital. Everything is O.K ?.. In outer space!!
  • spc_spac_000252_000256.pdf

    This document provides facts of the Space City USA Theme Park "Project," "Purpose," "History & Organization," "Financing," "Design & Construction," "Features," "Rides and Attractions," "Attendance Factors," and "Projections."
  • spc_mcca_000462-480.pdf

    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.
  • spc_dann_000164.mp4

    First clip shows some of the construction on the house, namely a worker digging a trench into the house as well as other workers modifying the electric lines to serve their new house. The rest of the film shows the Dannenberg Family (Konrad, Klaus, Ingeborg) looking over plans for what the house is eventually going to look like. Winter 1958.
  • spc_dann_000161.mp4

    Film opens showing a lot for sale on Crescent Drive, location unknown. Later, Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg arrive to inspect the lot. After parking, they walk over to an area that has been staked out and roped off, presumably the site of some future construction. Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the side of the film box read, "1) General View of the Lot 2) IMK arrives in Rambler 3) Klaus and Peabody on Lot 4) Gen'l. shots of House Location. Film fair, needs explan." 1958.
  • spc_herm_000004.pdf

  • spc_schu_680_718.pdf

    Subtitled "Some of the Old Timers' Contributions to the Science of Space," this booklet commemorates the accomplishments of the group of engineers posted at Fort Bliss, Texas, beginning in 1945. It includes a brief history of rocket development in Germany from 1929 through 1944, photographs of the 1965 Old Timers Reunion, and a directory of the oldtimers. It also includes a transcript of a speech given by Wernher von Braun in honor of Walter Dornberger's retirement.
  • Frances Cabaniss Roberts_ Her Life and Legacy_default_599d46e8.mp4

    This virtual talk includes a lecture from Dr. Tom Reidy, editor of the 2020 edition of Frances Roberts' 1956 dissertation, with comments and moderation by UAH Head of Archives and Special Collections Reagan Grimsley and History Department Chair Stephen Waring. The talk was given as part of an Alabama Humanities Alliance grant, in partnership with the UAH M. Louis Salmon Library, the UAH Humanities Center, and the UAH History Department.
  • roberts_panels.pdf

    This exhibit was made possible by a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance in collaboration with the UAH History Department and the UAH Humanities Center.
  • spc_mcca_000012_web.pdf

    The leaflet provides information regarding the University of Alabama Centers' graduate programs, including general information and information regarding admission, registration, library facilities, textbooks, fees, and a schedule of what courses would be at the different centers in the 1963-1964 academic year.
  • img_00067.pdf

    Front: Greetings from Huntsville, Ala. The Rocket City.
    Back: Huntsville, Ala., "The Rocket City"
    Huntsville has earned the title "Rocket City" since the Army located most of its missile and rocket men at Redstone Arsenal.
  • img_00069.pdf

    Front: Greetings from Outer Space, Huntsville, Ala.
    Back: JUPITER-C
    left: U.S. Army JUPITER-C Missile. This rocket, developed at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Huntsville. Ala., was used to launch the free world's first scientific earth satellite, the EXPLORER.
    Right: U.S. Army JUPITER Missile. The JUPITER Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile is being developed at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, Huntsville. Ala. It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to a distance of 1500 nautical miles.
  • loc_salm_000564_000567.pdf

    The program includes a short history of the Research Institute and a program of events, featuring remarks from Rudolf Hermann, Wernher von Braun, and Alabama Governor John Patterson. The back page shows a map of Huntsville with directions from the Huntsville Armory to the Research Institute.
  • loc_robf_000309_web.jpg

    Speakers included James Record, Frances Roberts, and Huntsville Mayor Joe Davis, with an invocation by Rev. Donald L. Bailey and a benediction by Rev. Lee Hudson. The program includes a map of Constitution Hall Park.
  • redstonerocket_19540302.pdf

    Clipping from the Redstone Rocket, March 2, 1954. The article highlights Haskins' background as a physicist and his role in the 9330 Technical Service Unit.
  • spc_dann_000156.mp4

    Konrad and Klaus Dannenberg go for a plane trip in a Cessna 172. Shown are aerial shots of their neighborhood on Monte Sano in Huntsville, Alabama as well as Lake Guntersville. 1958.
  • loc_mshc_0000032_web.pdf

    The hotel opened on June 1, 1887 as a luxury health resort. It was built by the North Alabama Improvement Company with funding from Michael and James O'Shaughnessy. The hotel closed in 1900 and was demolished in 1944.
  • spc_dann_000165.mp4

    The film shows the Dannenbergs' new house well under construction. The principle activities shown are the crafting of the roof joists and some of the bricklaying. Summer 1958.
  • spc_dann_000170.mp4

    The work depicted in this film is the laying of the foundation and basement as well as the delivery and erection of the lumber for use in the floor and first story walls of the Dannenbergs' new home.Konrad Dannenberg's notes on the film box read, "1) The lumber arrives w/the Vick's Lumber Co, Hamilton 2) OD Porter moves bricks 3) Laying the subfloor frame (Newton + T. Walker) 4) Newton smirks w/satisfaction 5) Kids on house [illegible] 6) View of house struts walls. Summer 1958.
  • spc_dann_000162.mp4

    The first half of this film shows the outside of the Dannenbergs' new house being painted. Also shown are Konrad, Ingeborg and Klaus inspecting the new dwelling. The latter half of the film shows the construction crew digging a path for a pipe to be run into the building, presumably for septic waste. Fall 1958.
  • spc_kube_000001.pdf

    This promotional booklet describes the facilities offered by the City of Huntsville, Alabama, during the 1960s, including various city departments, utilities, schools, industries, and cultural institutions.
  • uah_uahh_000028.pdf

    The map is an excerpt from Huntsville tourism materials, "Information Kit, Facts, and Figures on Living in Huntsville-Madison County, Alabama."
  • spc_conr_000003_000008.pdf

    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.
  • spc_dann_000134.mp4

    Portions of film depict Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg going to Sunday services at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Rest of film is shot on Monte Sano showing changing leaves on trees and family hiking. Fall 1956.
  • spc_mcca_000399-457.pdf

    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.
  • spc_mcca_000271-274.pdf

    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.
  • spc_dann_000222.mp4

    Clip shows the Dannenbergs (Konrad, Klaus, Betty, Ingeborg, and Kerry) celebrating Christmas. The family is shown lounging around a living room talking as Klaus plays with Kerry. Winter 1967.
  • spc_dann_000223.mp4

    Klaus, Kerry, Betty, and Ingeborg Dannenberg are shown opening presents around a Christmas tree. Winter 1967.
  • spc_dann_000224.mp4

    Footage of Klaus, Kerry, Ingeborg, and Betty Dannenberg relaxing around the Christmas tree. The video focuses mostly on Kerry and the Dannenbergs' new dog, a black terrier named McDuff. Winter 1967.
  • spc_dann_000318.mp4

    Klaus and Jud Lynn hunt for Easter eggs and attend church service at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Spritime scenes around Huntsville.
  • spc_dann_000200.mp4

    Konrad, Klaus, and Ingeborg Dannenberg and the in-laws celebrate Christmas by opening presents in the family room at the Dannenbergs' house in Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Konrad Dannenberg's note on the film box reads, "ends w/ IMK Tired in chair." Winter 1963.
  • spc_dann_000154.mp4

    First half of film shows Klaus Dannenberg being confirmed as well as the confirmation celebration at the Dannenbergs' house. Second half shows the new litter of kittens from the Dannenbergs' cat. Winter, 1957/58.
  • spc_mcca_000038-45_web.pdf

    This lists the missing library books alphabetically by author's last name.
  • loc_mshc_0000033_web.pdf

    This photo shows a scene at Lily Lake on the grounds of Col. James O'Shaughnessy's home on Monte Sano. According to the Historic Huntsville Quarterly, the structure in the foreground of the photo is a "four-tiered vertical framework covered with ivy, and reaching an impressive height of twelve feet or so."
  • spc_kube_000003.pdf

    This pamphlet includes a memo to "Key MSFC Employees" from M. Keith Wible, Chief of the Manpower Utilization and Administration Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.
  • spc_mcca_000294-305.pdf

    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.
  • monte_sano_1889_web.pdf

    Drawn for the North Ala. Improvement Co., the map details various natural features of Monte Sano, the James F. O'Shaughnessy estate "Mountain Villa," the Hotel Monte Sano, the community of Viduta, and the Monte Sano Railway.
  • spc_dann_000203.mp4

    Film shows exterior of the Dannenberg household on Monte Sano, Huntsville, Alabama. Shots include Lucky, the family dog, playing outside, Konrad Dannenberg showing the garden, and some of the views from the backyard of the Dannenberg residence. Spring 1967.
  • spc_dann_000181.mp4

    Outdoor shots of a snowstorm on Monte Sano outside of Huntsville, Alabama. Of note are the numerous icicles hanging from power lines and tree branches. Winter 1960.
  • spc_dann_000182.mp4

    Survey of damage from snowstorm. Shown is the property in and around the Dannenbergs' house and the roads nearby. Winter 1960.
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