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Dr. Adolf Thiel, Jim Shepherd, Bob Lindstrom.

Phone Conversation with Dr. Adolf Thiel about Dr. Wernher von Braun and their time working together at Peenemünde and in the United States. Side 1 begninning to 14:18.

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Tom Shaver (VB assistant), Sarah Preston.

Interview with Tom Shaver on Wernher von Braun, describing his character, personality, and funny stories from his time as von Braun's assistant. Entirety of side one, side 2 through 45 minute mark.

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Jim Shepherd.

Interview with Jim Shepherd on memories from Wernher von Braun, including him hunting and working with space camp. Both sides of tape.

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Interview with Dr. William Lucas on Wernher von Braun, comparing and contrasting him to Robert Goddard and setting up the University of Alabama in Huntsville, along with other stories. Both sides of tape.

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John Glenn.

Phone Conversation with a Senator on interactions with astronaut John Glenn and Wernher von Braun. Full side of tape.

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Fred Ordway, Rev. A. Emil Joffrion.

Fred Ordway talks about notable stories with Wernher von Braun, including attending meetings, hunting, and von Braun's sense of humor. Both sides of tape.

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Tom Wolfe and Walter Cronkite.

Side one of tape is a recording of a speech given by Tom Wolfe to a Rotary Club on the making and the early years on the United States space program. Recording followed by a note from Ward.

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Dr. William Pickering, Dr. A.K. Thiel, Ed Mohlere.

Phone call between Dr. William Pickering and Bob Ward on encounters Pickering had with Wernher von Braun. Not very audible. Side 1 up to 19:00.

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Chas. Hewitt.

Phone conversation between Bob Ward and Mr. Hewitt. Hewitt speaks about Wernher von Braun's gift for oration and some of the stories he shared about his past. Full side of tape.

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