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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. -
Letter to Donald A. Quarles from Alexander.
Alexander writes to thank Quarles for making the arrangements that allowed him and his party to "see so many things of interest in the guided missile field." He adds that Lieutenant Colonel Nickerson was very "helpful and informative". -
Compilation of reports on Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
This compilation covers periods in Nickerson's career from 1939 to 1953. In includes various reporting officers writing of Nickerson's character, actions, and command. -
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. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".
"Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy. -
"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." -
Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer.
The author provides information to Colonel Zimmer about Colonels Sisson and Townsend. Though the author signed the letter, possibly Jimmie, it is difficult to read and they provide no last name. -
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. -
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. -
Memorandum for Ray H. Jenkins and Robert K. Bell
This memo details an upcoming trip to Washington and the scheduled appointments with various senators and military officials in regard to the Nickerson case. The memo states that it would be preferred is all charges and specifications dropped and consider a reinvestigation and punishment. It includes other information regarding the case. -
Forms for assisting in book selection and receiving acquisitions announcements.
While the first form is blank, the second form is from Charley Scott with a note to librarian Christel McCanless, noting that he does not need the paper announcements because she is keeping him informed verbally. He additionally notes that McCanless is "doing an excellent bit of work in the library." -
Draft of "Concepts of the Iterative Guidance Law for Saturn Launch Vehicles."
The summary notes, "In 1960, research work was begun to develop new guidance concepts for the Saturn space vehicles. [...] This paper presents the basics of the Iterative Guidance Law developed for Saturn launch vehicles to meet these new requirements of space age guidance. The development of the Iterative Guidance Law and the results and ideas presented in this paper are due primarily to Mr. Helmut J. Horn and his associates in the Dynamics Analysis and Flight Mechanics Division of the Aero-Astrodynamics Laboratory." Marked "Research Review, OK" in the upper right corner of the first page. The document includes corrections and additions to the text in red pencil. -
"Film of Apollo 11 launch. LBJ, Spiro Agnew, Johnny Carson, Hugh O'Brian, Barry Goldwater, Lady Bird Johnson, Hermann Oberth..."
This film shows the "VIP" section of seating for the Apollo 11 launch. The film shows them going to the stands and then watching the rocket as it takes off. Included are many contemporary celebrties, such as Lyndon B. Johnson, Spiro Agnew, Johnny Carson, Hugh O'Brian, Barry Goldwater, Larry Bird Johnson, and Hermann Oberth. -
"Albert" train ride with depot.
The photograph is black and white. -
Side view of the "Albert" train ride.
The photograph is black and white. -
Photograph of "Albert" train ride with a banner of flags across the top of the frame.
The photograph is tinted red. -
Damaged photograph of "Albert" train ride.
The photograph is tinted red. -
Price list of items beginning with "Rig-I-Flex Track Cwana."
This lists items that were purchased including the "Rig-I-Flex Track Cwana," "End Stop," "Rig-I-Flex Channel," "Master Carrier," and others. -
Bibliography of RIFT documentation, 1968.
This bibliography appears to be an excerpt of a larger publication. The scan is very poor. -
Group photograph of transplanted German engineers at Fort Bliss, Texas.
This photo is a reprint of the original. -
Parts of a V-2 rocket on display on the west side of Courthouse Square in Huntsville, Alabama.
The tank on the left is labeled "V-2 Alcohol Container," while the tank on the right is labeled "V-2 Liquid Oxygen Container." On the far right of the photo is the "V-2 Propulsion Unit." In the background are various businesses, including P. M. Woodfin Cotton, Anderson Clayton & Co. Cotton Buyers, and First National Bank. -
Coal barge on the Tennessee River.
A note on the reverse of the photograph reads, "Ton of coal passing Decatur on the Tennessee River."