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  William A. Schulze and Hans Palaoro at Marshall Space Flight Center.

  The bulletin board behind Schulze reads "Vehicle Engineering Branch." Palaoro was the head of the Vehicle Systems Engineering Branch of the Structures and Mechanics Division at Marshall Space Flight Center.
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  V-2 rocket launch at Peenemünde, Germany.

  The back of the photograph is stamped "Geheime Kommandosache" ("Secret Military Document").
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  V-2 rocket launch at Fort Bliss, Texas.

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  V-2 rocket in transport.

  The back of the photograph is stamped "Geheime Kommandosache" ("Secret Military Document").
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  U. S. War Department Notification of Personnel Action.

  This document includes details about Schulze's transfer to the United States after World War II, including his health and the terms of his employment as an engineer.
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  Supplements to Special Contract for Employment of German Nationals with the War Department in the United States.

  The two supplements extend August Schulze's employment in the United States to November 21, 1946. On the back of Supplement No. 2, Schulze lists amenities and their prices.
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  Special Contract for Employment of German Nationals with the War Department in the United States.

  This special contract outlines the conditions of August Schulze's employment as an engineer in the United States. The document also includes instructions regarding the engineers' housing, dependents, mail, termination of contract, and burial.
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  Signed photograph of Wernher von Braun.

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  Résumé of August Schulze.

  This résumé outlines Schulze's professional activities and activities in rocketry. The document notes his interrogation by the United States and outlines plans for his "Contemplated Activity" as "Chief of the Subsection 'Thrust Unit'."
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  Report of Physical Examination.

  This report documents August Schulze's physical condition after his arrival in the United States.