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W. H. Green Memorial Library, Oakwood College
Back: Oakwood College. Huntsville, Alabama. W. H. Green Memorial Library (1953) -
Dare Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Back: DART ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE, REDSTONE ARSENAL, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
This vehicle-launched, rocket propelled guided missile is designed for use by front line troops. It requires a minimum of technical training to operate, yet carries a warhead capable of defeating the heaviest known enemy armor. This versatile Army missile can deliver its warhead with pinpoint accuracy. -
Monte Plaza Motel
Back: MONTE PLAZA MOTEL, City Route 231 South, Huntsville, Alabama. Quiet, off bypass. Near shopping & all facilities. Spacious grounds. Air-Conditioning. Electric Heat. Tub & Shower. Excellent Food at our Hospitality House. The Clayton Mercers. Phone JE 6-1531. -
Frank-Ann Motel
Back: Frank-Ann Motel, Air Conditioned, Electric Heat - Tile Bath, Glass Shower Doors - Wall to Wall Carpet - T.V. Lounge - Adjacent to Restaurant - 3/4 Mile to heart of town. On U.S. Hiway 231 South - Memorial Parkway, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, Phone JEfferson 2-2702, C.W. Franklin and C.D. McAnn, Owners & Operators. -
Hospitality House Dining Room
Back: HOSPITALITY HOUSE DINING ROOM, Adjoining. Monte Plaza Motel, City Route 231, South, Huntsville, Ala.
An atmosphere of Hospitality from the old south, combined with only highest quality foods prepared with the greatest care to accent natural flavors. So delightfully different! -
Rocket City Astronomical Association
Back: ROCKET CITY ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION, MONTE SANO STATE PARK, HUNTSVILLE. ALABAMA
Huntsville it the home of Redstone Arsenal, the world's largest rocket and guided missile research and development center. -
Beautiful View from Monte Sano State Park
Front: H-14-Beautiful View from Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Ala. -
Burritt Museum
Back: BURRITT MUSEUM
This unique building it located on Round Top Mountain near Huntiville. Ala. This property was given to the city by Dr. Burritt, a world traveler whose collections of oddities can now be viewed by the public. Among the rarities are a bed owned by a King of Spain and a mantle of Chittem Wood. -
First National Bank Building
Back: FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING, Huntsville, Alabama.
For more than 100 years this beautiful building has stood as an architectural and financial landmark on a high limestone bluff, overlooking the Big Spring. It was used as a Commissary by Federal Troops during Huntsville's occupation in 1862. -
Third Courthouse
Front: Court House, Huntsville, Ala. -
Photograph from a debutante ball.
This photograph shows "Wendy and her mother," as identified on the back. -
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. -
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.