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Letter from George L. von Pragenau in Huntsville, Alabama to Senator John J. Sparkman in Washington, D.C.
Von Pragenau suggests to Sparkman that residents of Huntsville should display American flags outside their homes and businesses at the same moment that "astronaut Neil Armstrong will plant the American flag onto the lunar soil." He wrote a similar letter to Huntsville mayor Joe Davis. -
"Letter to Mr. David L. Christensen."
Letter to David L. Christensen from Ralph I. Villers responding to a request from Christiansen. Enclosed is the material requested. -
"Goddard patents: notes from von Braun to Slattery."
Archive copy is a poor photocopy.; Handwritten in ink is: Ref: Goddard Patents (See D. Akens for final draft of letter). -
"Letter to Mr. Walter D. Sohier."
This letter was attached to the edited transcript of the interview for the John F. Kennedy Library.; Archive copy is a photocopy. -
"Letter to Mr. David Christensen."
Letter to David L. Christensen from Ralph I. Villers responding to a request from Christiansen. Enclosed is the material requested. -
______, Woodrow (USC office) to Roberts, Richard, circa 1961
This folder contains numerous correspondence letters between the USC Office and Richard Roberts. -
Memorandum from the English Department to Charley Scott, H. Clyde Reeves, Philip Mason, and Christel McCanless.
In this memo, members of the English Department protest the removal of library materials from Morton Hall to the Graduate Studies Building (later Madison Hall). The writers report their concern that "the housing of English materials in the graduate studies building, we are convinced, will prohibit the students' availing themselves of library facilities." -
"STUDENT EXPERIMENTS SELECTED FOR SKYLAB."
Students involved in the student experiment selection are: Bochsler, Daniel C., Converse, Vincent W., Crites, Troy A., Dunlap, W. Brian, Hamilton, John C., Hopfield, Alison, Jackson, Kathy L., Johnston, Roger G., Leventhal, Jeanne L., Meister, Todd A., Miles, Judith S., Peltz, Cheryl A., Quist, Terry C., Reihs, Joe W., Schlack, Donald W., Wordekemper, Joel G., Shannon, Neal W., Staehle, Robert L., Zmolek, Joe B. -
Response to the request for top secret clearance in the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
The request of March 28, 1957 asks for top secret clearance for the members of the General Court-Martial, the Court Reporter, and the Civil Counsel as classified information is vital to the defense of Colonel Nickerson. This letter from Lt. Col. John S. Tyler states that the request was forwarded to the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and that the request would be cleared for the "highest clearance necessary for the proper disposition of the case". -
Madison County Historical Site Survey, Preliminary Work
This section contains an essay of historic sites in Madison County, Alabama as well as historic site applications for historic sites in Madison County, Contains descriptions and context for each historic site, why the site should be considered one. Handwritten notes are scribbled across some of the pages, pointing out and correcting typos, making editing suggestions and scratching out lines entirely. -
Limestone County Historical Site Survey
This section primarily contains handwritten reports and applications for certain buildings / sites to be considered Historic buildings / sites related to the Limestone County Historical Survey. Applications contain descriptions and historic context to justify their admittance. -
Historical Survey Preliminary Documents
This section appears to be a collection booklet of TARCOG correspondence, job descriptions, employee/management registers and survey forms. Contains maps paired with certain survey reports. -
Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer from J. R. Thompson.
Thompson answers Zimmer's request for information about two colonels and Major General Powell. While Thompson states he is not acquainted with the two colonels, he does provide a personal evaluation of the character of Major General Powell. -
Drafts of letter to the Commanding General, Third Army from the Third Army Advisory Committee.
In response to the "problem created at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency" that would eventually lead to Colonel Nickerson's referral to a court-martial, the Third Army Advisory Committee writes this letter to inform the Commanding General that one of them, Robert K. Bell, had consented to being Nickerson's attorney as they see Nickerson's actions as being in the best interest of the national defense and Army. -
Letter to the Commanding General, Third Army, from the Third Army Advisory Committee.
This letter details the committee's agreement with Nickerson's actions, believing he was acting "for what he thought was the best interest of the national defense." They advocate for the inclusion of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency team on the intermediate-range ballistic missile program. The committee states that trial by court-martial would not reflect the many accomplishments Nickerson has made for the Army weapon program and feel it unnecessary. -
Therrel, Letters,1916
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Dr. S. M. Van Wyck letters, 1860s - copies
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Correspondence concerning the "POM Eligibility of Officer Recently Returned From Overseas Theatre."
In this correspondence, 1st Lieutenant Wallace M. Telford writes to the commanding general at Fort McPherson in Georgia about Edwin D. Burwell Jr. He requests information on the eligibility of returning Major Burwell, who has recently returned from the Italian Campaign, to service overseas within six months of his return. -
Letter to James M. Adams, C. C. Clay, and William Acklen from Abner Tate.
This letter, written on September 4, 1855, contains information regarding several murders the occurred at the [sic] House between 1841 and 1846, as reported by D. H. Bingham. He further details the arrest and imprisonment of a Mr. John Gordon in relation to the murders, and his appearing in court. Possible information regarding the burial of the murdered men are offered in the letter as well. The letter ends with Abner Tate discussing the validity of certain confessions as many "delight" in "destroying the reputations of others." -
Correspondence from William M. Sturgen to Edwin D. Burwell Jr. forwarding Form 3a for his personal 201 file.
The correspondence includes a card. -
"Letter to Dr. Keith T. Glennan."
Letter to Kieth T. Glennan from Ernst Stuhlinger regarding a potential meeting between Glennan, Wernher von Braun Horner and Ernst himself. Attached is a required resume. -
Gainesville History Materials, photos, 1956 - 2000
This folder contains newspaper clippings, essays, papers, photographs of J.W. Judd in various events, correspondence regarding the auctioning of furniture, and a note regarding the contents or people on a steamboat. -
Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg.
Personal letters to Ike Schiffman from Ben Stromberg written on Stromberg, Kraus and Co. letterhead. The letters contain various business related topics and personal health information. Among the letters are telegrams acknowledging bills received and other business information. -
Letter from Streifthau Manufactoring Co. to the park owner.
The letter advertises the "new Streco Turnpike Ride" and discusses the methods the park owner could take to obtain the ride. -
"Letter to Mr. George M. Low. and Joseph F. Shea."
Letter to George M. Lowe and Joseph F. Shea from H.A. Storms president continuing a conversation that was left unfinished. -
Letter to Ike Schiffman from Stein Brothers Bankers.
Letter to Ike Schiffman regarding money and interest. Written on Stein Brothers Bankers letterhead. -
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