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"Trends in procurement" by Garland Buckner.
Speech delivered by Garland G. Buckner to the National Contract Management Association, Huntsville Chapter. Discusses the outdated procurement process, how its changing and how to track the trends of how its changing. -
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. -
"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. -
Space Colonization.
Speech on necessity and practicality of a potential space colony recorded on both sides of tape. Speaker unknown. -
Skylab.
Wernher von Braun conversing with multiple people on the management of Saturn/Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs. Both sides. -
M. Urlaub - center.
Interview with Matt Urlaub by Wernher von Braun and others around the Apollo program development and difficulties in its development. One side only. -
"Human Performance Issues Arising From Manned Space Station Missions."
This is a series of interviews with various anonymous astronauts from various programs including Skylab, focused on the future of manned spaceflight. -
"Progress."
This pamphlet provides information about the General Electric Company's Apollo Support Department. This information includes details about the Apollo Support Department's mission and sites, individual examples of "What ASD'ers do" at places like the Kennedy Space Center and the Merritt Island Launch Area, details on the General Electric Company's competitor the Boeing Company, Huntsville and its campus, individual "ASD People," and personal accident insurance. -
"A decade of space progress, 1958 to 1968: General Electric Missile and Space Division offers a pictorial tribute to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
Excerpt from G.E. Challenge, Fall (Sept.) 1968, pages 13 to 25. -
"SkyLab: An Oral History of America's First Space Station."
This video was released in conjunction with Skylab's 30th anniversary in 2003. It contains video footage from the Skylab program as well as interviews with those associated with the program.Tags Oral History -
"Skylab: An Adventure in Science and Photography."
This leaflet gives an overview of types of film and camera systems being used in photography and observations on Skylab, the first space station launched by the United States. -
"Memorandum for the president: Responsibility and organization for certain space activities."
Memorandum discussing the responsibilities intended to be given to the President regarding certain space-related activities. -
"Memorandum to Mr. Horner from T. Keith Glennan, Administrator."
Memorandum discussing possibilities of obtaining or reallocating funding to speed up the 'super booster' program. -
"Memorandum to Margaret from Mrs. Bonnie Holmes, Secretary."
Memorandum apologizing for the wrong date placed on a previous memorandum. -
"America's Spaceport."
Guide to John F. Kennedy Space Center, including an introduction from Center director Kurt Debus. -
Space Journal, vol. 2, no. 2, December 1959.
In this issue, articles focus heavily on the exploration of space and the particulars of human activities in space, including "the space man's food," research on how weightlessness affects the human body, and the lack of laws governing space. Also included is a profile of Roy Marquardt, "the ramjet man" and founder of Marquardt Aircraft Company. This is the final published issue of Space Journal. -
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. -
Interview with Dieter Grau.
Dieter Grau interviewed on failure analysis and management of Saturn program. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Interviews with Shields and Davenport (Rocketdyne?).
Interview with Davenport (0-23:44 S1) and Shields (23:44 S1 - end S2). Topics covered include the reliability of the F1 engine, Skylab, and electronic manufacturing.Tags Oral History -
Interviews with Sawyer and Kudebeh (Rocketdyne?).
Interviews with Sawyer (0 - 16:58 S1) and Kudebeh (16:58 S1 - end S2) on weight penalties, schedule/performance bonuses, and project management.Tags Oral History -
Interviews with Weidner and Neubert.
Side 1 is an interview with Weidner and Neubert on the testing of Saturn and the different design philosophies of various NASA groups.Tags Oral History -
Interview with Bauer.
Interview on the developments on Thor applied to the Saturn Program, structures, Welding, Machining of Part, and Insulation of the rocket. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Interview with Ed Mims.
Interview on the fuels involved in the Saturn as well as the transport and management of these fuels. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Interview with Schwartz (chief engineer?).
Interview on the development of Saturn engine design and control, as well as life at the Mississippi engine test site. Both sides of the tape.Tags Oral History -
Interview with Newell.
Interview on the Development of Saturn and the general design and management philospohy of NASA. One side of tape only.Tags Oral History -
Interview with H. Paul.
Interview with German engineer on engine design, propellants, thermodynamics, and design barriers and overcoming them. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Interviews with Fontaine and Attinello, Davenport, Rocketdyne.
Interview with Rocketdyne engineers on rocket engine design and stability. Both sides of tape.Tags Oral History -
Interview with G.A. Phelps (Seal Beach?).
Interview on Materials Management, Configuration Management, and Changes in Design. Full side of tape.Tags Oral History -
"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. -
Document listing "the joint Army-NASA contribution toward meeting the library needs of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The suggested contributions include funding, journal subscriptions, and reference tools. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
John Glenn.
Phone Conversation with a Senator on interactions with astronaut John Glenn and Wernher von Braun. Full side of tape.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 -
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 -
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