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Transcript of a speech given by Wernher von Braun to the Alabama Legislature.

Von Braun, then the director of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, delivered this speech to the legislature in 1961. In the speech, he emphasizes that Alabama must take advantage of its position in the aerospace industry and create a robust "academic and research environment" in Huntsville to attract businesses that "will give birth to major new industries throughout the state." He exhorts the legislature to fund the newly established University of Alabama Research Institute (now part of the University of Alabama in Huntsville), arguing that "the Institute will not only be self-sustaining, but will enrich the State both financially and culturally." The legislature later approved von Braun's request of $3 million for the Research Institute, enabling the purchase of 200 acres of land for the campus and the construction of the Institute in 1964. The speech includes copies of slides von Braun used during his presentation, including diagrams of Saturn and Nova rockets as well as a mockup of a Saturn rocket on the lawn of the state capitol in Montgomery.

"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.

"Remarks by Patrick Richardson to the UAH President's Council November 1, 1996 on the M. Louis Salmon Library Dedication."

Richardson's comments include a biographical sketch of Salmon with details of his World War II service, law career, and civic involvement. Richardson also notes Salmon's involvement in the UAH Foundation.

Draft of "Building the Moon Rocket."

"Building the Moon Rocket" was presented at the National Machine Tool Builders Association Meeting, Doral Beach Hotel, Miami, Florida on November 3, 1965 by Dr. Mathias P.L. Siebel, the Deputy Director, Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory. There are handwritten notes throughout.

"Chemistry in Space Boosters" presentation given at Huntsville High School.

The document is a draft of the presentation "Chemistry in Space" by Harold Perkins, who explains the role of chemists in developing space launch vehicles. The document Includes references to charts and other presentation supports. The document is marked in the upper left hand corner "Huntsville High School Science Organization (the JETS), October 1962."

"Firing of Explorer I."

This speech was given by Wernher von Braun, then the director of the Development Operations Division at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, at the 1958 ASME-ARS Aviation Conference in Dallas, Texas.

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Alda Mae Speith Hall Dedication Materials, 1969

This folder contains an invitation from Livingston University, a Speech, and a correspondence and an index of events.

"The uprated Saturn I - its growth potential & future role in space."

Remarks by Vaino J. Vehko, Director of Engineering, Chrysler Corporation Space Division at 30th Annual Meeting, Aviation/Space Writers Association, Las Vegas, Nevada

"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.

"The Saturn IB launch vehicle system."

Speech containing information regarding Crystler's role in the Saturn Project as contracted builders of the stages of three space vehicles.

"Saturn IB : presentation to Little Rock Group."

Speech by H.D. Lowrey, SAE Meeting, Detroit, Michigan. Focuses on the Apollo project, the technology involved and what the goals of the project are.

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"The reliability picture at Marshall Space Flight Center - philosophy, staffing and management. Proposed talk to Orlando Section American Society for Quality Control."

Document that discusses the importance of reliability in engineering.

"Purchasing and contracting at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center."

This is a speech given to fellow purchasing agent regarding purchasing and contracting.

"The role of weighing in the development and firing of missile and spaceships."

Speech regarding the importance of developing and upgrading space ships and space technology.

"The U.S. manned space flight program: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo."

Exerpt from George E. Mueller giving a statement to Congress.

"Procurement programs of Marshall Space Flight Center as related to DOD procurement and Space Administration support by DOD activities."

"Speech presented by Col. John R. McCombs regarding administrative conduct and how they should handle contracts.

"Personnel administration."

Presented at the Society for Personnel Administration. Discusses the problems with the current administration.

"Manned space and lunar exploration."

Paper includes references to figures and NASA's fundamental goals and principles.

"Manufacturing plan for Saturn S-II, Stages 16-25."

Manufacturing plan for the Saturn S-II."

"Marshall in the Space Effort."

Presentation reviewing the complex engineering undertaken at NASA and the mathmatical problems that need to be solved regarding the space program.

"Materials in space exploration."

This paper presents a general review of major structural alloys that have been used in liquid rockets and space vehicles, the current state-of-the-art as applied to the Apollo launch vehicle systems, and discusses some materials currently under development for future requirements in vehicles for space exploration. Some aspects of the importance of corrosion resistant materials and suitable protective measures are discussed, as applied to both flight hardware and associated ground support equipment.