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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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
"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. -
"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 Discusses the outdated procurement process, how its changing and how to track the trends of how its changing. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"American Progress and Goals in Space," address by James E. Webb.
This address was given by James E. Webb, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, at the Inventors' Congress and Space Symposium, Little Rock, Arkansas. -
"America's Spaceport."
Guide to John F. Kennedy Space Center, including an introduction from Center director Kurt Debus. -
"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.