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Letters to Ike Schiffman from Bea.

Three letters from Bea to Ike Schiffman. Written on Stromberg, Kraus & Co. letterhead from Louisville, Kentucky. The letters detail business struggles had by Bea and responses to various business suggestions Schiffman offered. Bea also requests futher advice regarding the business. Strombery, Kraus & Co. are manufacturers of trunks and traveling bags. The first letter ends with Bea disclosing that his wife is sick. The second letter mentions bank failures and worries throughout the banking industry and other businesses. A financial panic started in 1893, resulting in a depression that would last through 1898. These letters reflect these fears as they are written at the start of the panic.

Handwritten note.

A handwritten note that says: 1922 [sic] to T. T. Terry 96.00.

Receipt.

This receipt totalling $31.56 has no indication of its origin.

Unaddressed air mail envelope.

Pictured is an illustration of an airplane flying over the Tennesee Valley. Sponsored By The Huntsville Salesman's Club. Via Air Mail. L.G. Collier Postmaster Chamber of Commerce

"Papers relating to Richmond Steele Matters."

Written on Wheeler Construction Company (Vicksburg, Canton and Yazoo City Rail Road.) letterhead, this letter addressed to "Gentlemen" is badly burnt and difficult to discern the subject matter. It appears to have been signed by Crawden & Newman of Huntsville, Alabama. The back contains a handwritten note that reads, "Papers relating to Richmond Steele Matters."

Letter and memorandum from the Railroad Officials report to R. R. Benedict.

This letter details a compromise regarding the railroad and buildings on the ground deeded to the railroad. The author states that this will not affect Benedict's purchase price. It also includes information regarding the Coxe Estate. The memo included from the Report of Railroad Officials further details the available lots and those that belong to the railroad and the Coxe Estate.

Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Newman.

This newspaper clipping contains the obituary for Mary Elizabeth Newman, wife of Dr. Francis H. Newman and great-grandmother of Eleanor Hutchens. Includes the scan of the reverse side of the newspaper clipping.

Envelope of "old family papers."

This envelope has "old family papers" written on the front as well as multiple stamps. The back includes three stamps from Huntsville, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia.

Rent of J. S. Christian.

Handwritten calculations of six month rent from October 1, 1938 to April 1, 1939.

List of companies of the Textile-Shares Corporation.

This is a list of companies in the Textile-Shares Corporation. It also includes textile bonds and the end. The back has a faded handwritten note. $10.00, July 25, 1939, and Madison , Alabama can be made out.

List of contents written on an envelope.

This envelope has its contents written on it. Some words are crossed out, others are blurred, and some are illegible due to the wear of the paper.

Photograph of William Wyeth Newman.

On back: "William Wyeth Newman, 1872-1956"

Photograph of Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, and Lawson Wallace Law White in a cardboard holder.

Photo subjects, from left to right: Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, Lawson Wallace Law White

Photograph of Susie Withers White.

This photograph of Susie White was taken in 1870 by Robinson & Murphy of Huntsville, Alabama. On the back is written, "Susie Withers White / 1845-93."

Postcard to Mrs. W. W. Newman from Columbia.

Postcard sent from Venice to Mrs. W. W. Newman, or Ellen W. Newman, in Huntsville, Alabama by Columbia. The front shows a photograph of Columbia and Margie. This postcard was found in a blank envelope with "Mrs. W. W. Newman 427 Locust St. Huntsville Ala." printed on the flap.

Article from Missiles and Rockets publication.

This article, "Army 'Leak' Probe Agitates Redstone", published in the February 1957 issue, details secret information that went public in 1957 through Drew Pearson. The "leak" concerns the "Wilson Memorandum" that transfers the Army's role to the Air Force in the development and control of guided and ballistic missiles and rockets. The leak is traced back to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. The article states that the "prevailing opinion is that Col. Nickerson is being made a scapegoat by persons very high up in the Army." The article further details the events that led to the court martial of Colonel Nickerson.

Index entries under "Nickerson, John Charles, Jr."

This is a copy of an index that contains entries related to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and his court martial. The index contains entries that are found in the Army Navy Register and the Army Navy Journal.

"Senior Officers Debriefing Program."

A conversation between Lieutenant General Austin W. Betts, Colonel Henk, and Colonel Wahle, published as a part fo the US Army Military History Research Collection. This conversation details the "Army versus the Air Force difficulties in the late '50's" during the transfer of the missile and space program. This program switch was the basis of the case United States v. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. as Nickerson was in charge of the program. This document contain only the portion relative to Colonel Nickerson.

Notes from Dr. Wernher von Braun.

These notes related to Dr. Wernher von Braun's testimony and knowledge of the situation surrounding Colonel Nickerson. It also includes factual information on the missile program and its switch from Army control to Air Force control.

Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case.

Various handwritten notes on aspects of the Nickerson trial including published news articles, the Jupiter missile and army ballistic missile agency, and statements made by Dr. von Braun.

Notes on Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger.

These notes contain detailed information about Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger including his background, experience, training, knowledge of John C. Nickerson, Jr., his thoughts on the Wilson Memo, and the Jupiter missile program.

Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case.

Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case. These include lists of various aspects related to Nickerson and other witnesses including Dr. von Braun and Dr. Stuhlinger.

Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case.

Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case. The author is unknown.

Notes of court proceedings.

These notes include a summary of the court proceedings, the order in which testimonies were heard or stipulations were read, and a seating chart at the top.

Notes on Colonel John C. Nickerson.

Detailed notes that provide information on Colonel John C. Nickerson's career in the military and involvement with the missile program. The information on Nickerson follows his career up until the disclosure of classified materials that led to his court-martial and trial.

"Summary of Investigation Testimony in Nickerson Case."

This is the summary of the testimony of a witness in the Nickerson case. He is referred to as "B" throughout the document.

Notes from the interrogation of General Medaris and other trial information.

This includes clarifications from the interrogation of General Medaris and other various information.

General notes from the case of John C. Nickerson, Jr.

These handwritten notes include general information from the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. Topics include general information and assessment related to the missile program, particularly in the transfer of the program from Army to Air Force direction. It also includes notes on the postponement of the trial.

Handwritten document regarding information for the case of John C. Nickerson, Jr.

This note states that according to "certain rules of evidence" established by the Federal courts, all information that is necessary for the case must be made available "regardless of the classification of the evidence."

Trial notes during United States vs. John C. Nickerson, Jr.

These trial notes include information given by a witness named James during his final testimony. James states that he is the one who suggested the name of journalist Drew Pearson to Colonel Nickerson.

Handwritten note regarding Nickerson case.

This handwritten note states that "he" is unable to inform the court-martial of the "essential components" of the defense without disclosing top secret information.

Direct and cross examination of a witness at the trial of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

This handwritten document contains notes for a witness examination by both the prosecution and defense during the trial of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

Handwritten note regarding Nickerson case.

This handwritten note states that Colonel Nickerson "has pleaded guilty." It also notes that there are stipulations in the charges that are duplicates. It also contains the names of various people involved with the case including Dr. Stuhlinger, Dr. von Braun and General Pickering.

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