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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. -
Descriptions of photos of the Hutchens family on Monte Sano.
This documents describes a set of photos of the Hutchens family taken on Monte Sano at the Newman place and the W. T. Hutchens place. Unfortunately, the accompanying photos are missing. Handwritten at the top reads, "Given to Sue." -
"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. -
"Senior Officers Oral History Program."
A project of the U.S. Army Military History Institute, this contains the interview of Dr. John L. McDaniel by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W. Camp, Jr. from 1985. The interview is about the US Army's first satellite into space. McDaniel brings up the case of Colonel Nickerson relative to the interview. This document contains only the portion of the interview that mentions Colonel Nickerson. -
Statement from the defense counsel of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
This statement insists the charges and specifications against Colonel Nickerson "greatly enlarge on any activities or indiscretion that the Colonel might possibly have committed." The counsel states the Nickerson was simply acting out of enthusiasm to serve the Army. It states that Colonel Charles Zimmer and 1st Lt. Lewis Cole have been assigned to Nickerson's defense. -
"Notes on the Nickerson Case."
A typed version and the andwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case. The author is unknown. These notes regard Nickerson's "Considerations on the Wilson Memorandum" and more. -
"Statement of the Case."
Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the court", this statement outlines the reason for the trial and ends stating, "Colonel Nickerson pleads not guilty to all the charges and specifications." -
Contact information for Drew Pearson.
Handwritten contact information for Drew Pearson. Pearson was the journalist whom make Nickerson's classified documents public. -
"Run Down on Department of Army IG Report."
Various handwritten notes on the Army missile program and other information pertaining to the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. -
Two handwritten copies of notes of the Nickerson trial.
These handwritten copies contain the testimony of Mr. Weisman. -
Various correspondence regarding Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
This document contains various letters of appreciation received by Colonel Nickerson, efficiency reports, testimonies of Nickerson's character, certificates of achievement, and other services and recommendations pertaining to Nickerson. -
Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. clarification of actions took.
To clarify his intentions of the actions he took that led him to be court-martial, John C. Nickerson, Jr. writes a detailed document outlining three points. This set of documents includes two drafts of his message. -
"Summary of Pre-Trial Investigation Testimony in Nickerson Case."
A list of potential witnesses to give testimony as related to certain important aspects of the case including Nickerson's character and Nickerson's testimony as it stands prior to the trial. -
Outline of Testimonies.
As will be presented in court, this document details the points the counsel will make in defense of Colonel Nickerson and the corresponding witnesses that will testify under those points for each charge and specification. -
Charge I and Charge II brought against Colonel Nickerson.
Detailed information regarding the two charges brought against Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and the corresponding specifications. -
"Trial Panel or Court."
List of names, locations, and credentials of those who are a part of the trial panel in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson, Jr. -
List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case.
List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case include Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, and Dr. Charles A. Lundquist among others. -
Prospective list of witnesses in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson. Jr.
"Present prospective list of other witnesses to be called by the government on the merits in the case of United States vs. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr." -
Character testimony of unknown person.
This character testimony has no known author nor is it clear of whom the author is speaking about. -
Prospective list of witnesses in the case of United States vs. John C. Nickerson. Jr.
A list of potential witnesses to be called in the case of United States vs. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. -
List of names pertaining to the Nickerson case.
List of names include Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger, Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond, Mayor Ralph Wiltsie, and more. -
Notes in regards to the Nickerson case.
Notes detail James, who suggested the name of Drew Pearson to Colonel Nickerson, and his actions as pertaining to the case. -
Stipulation of the testimony of John A. Baumann.
Written testimony of John A. Baumann, employee of the Radio Corporation of America, presented if he were "present in court". No signatures of the defense counsel, accused, or trial counsel are on the document. -
Stipulation of the testimony of Colonel William C. Pritchard
Written testimony of William C. Pritchard, Colonel with the Army Physical Evaluation Board at Walter Reed Hospital, as presented if he were "present in court". Page two missing. Handwritten note at the bottom says, "2d page only had signatures." -
Stipulation of the testimony of William F. Hunt.
Written testimony of William F. Hunt, employee of Reynolds Metals Company, as presented if he were "present in court". No signatures of the defense counsel, accused, or trial counsel are on the document. -
Stipulation of the testimony of Brigadier General A. J. Kinney.
Written testimony of Brigadier General A. J. Kinney, Director of the Office of information Services, Department of the Air Force, as presented if he were "present in court". No signatures of the defense counsel, accused, or trial counsel are on the document. -
Stipulation of the testimony of Erik Bergaust.
Written testimony of Erik Bergaust, managing editor of Missiles and Rockets Magazine, as presented if he were "present in court". Signed by the defense counsel, the accused, and the trial counsel. -
Stipulation of the testimony of Maurice W. Roche.
Written testimony of Maurice W. Roche, administrative assistant for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, as presented if he were "present in court". Signed by the defense counsel, the accused, and the trial counsel. -
Stipulation of the testimony of Edward Hull.
Written testimony of Edward Hull, assistant editor of Missiles and Rockets Magazine, as presented if he were "present in court". Signed by the defense counsel, the accused, and the trial counsel. -
Defense Notes on Nickerson Case.
Defense notes outline the charges against Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and the accompanying specifications of each charge. It also outlines how Nickerson went about publishing the classified information through the newspaper journalist Drew Pearson. It includes an affidavit of John A. Baumann, the expected testimonies of Dr. Wernher von Braun, Dr. Charles Lundquist, Mr. Rudolph Schlidt, and Dr. Ernst Stuhlinger, correspondence related to the case, written statements, handwritten notes, and character letters. -
"eDescription" of Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s film.
A typed list of Major Edwin D. Burwell's film descriptions. -
Edwin D. Burwell's list of photographs.
This item lists the name and number of 609 photographs, whose descriptions Burwell wrote on spare film. -
Government request for transportation for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The document requests the Reading Company to provide transportation for Burwell and three other officers from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey to Fort McPherson, Georgia. -
"Immunization Register".
The immunization register shows dates Edwin D. Burwell Jr. recieved vaccines for smallpox, triple typhoid, tetanus, yellow fever, and others diseases. -
"Conductor's Report of Army, Navy Or Marine Personnel Carried" from the Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
The conductor's report notes 158 passengers in coach from Augusta to Atlanta.