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"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
Von Braun, Wernher, Interview Outline.
An outline of an interview with Wernher von Braun. -
"Memorandum to Margaret from Mrs. Bonnie Holmes, Secretary."
Memorandum apologizing for the wrong date placed on a previous memorandum. -
"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 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 for Dr. Emme/EH from James E. Webb, Administrator."
Memorandum regarding a potential meeting between James E. Webb and Professor Lagadon. -
"Space sparks a renaissance in education."
An article which comments on the increasing interest in science and education due to the greater understanding of space. -
"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 Discusses the outdated procurement process, how its changing and how to track the trends of how its changing. -
"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. -
"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. -
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. -
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