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Photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
Colonel John C. Nickerson was accused of leaking classified information after expressing anger when the missile and rocket program was transferred from the Army to the Air Force. He was tried by court martial, fined $1,500, and exiled to Panama for two years. A few years later on March 1, 1964, Nickerson and his wife, Carol, died in a car accident in New Mexico. -
Photo of General John Bruce Medaris.
Medaris assumed command of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in 1955 under which Dr. Wernher von Braun and the German Rocket Team developed the Jupiter missile in 1958. -
Photo of Ray H. Jenkins surrounded by press.
Ray H. Jenkins (center) was a lawyer that, along with Robert K. Bell, Lt. Col. Charles Zimmer, and Lt. Lewis G. Cole, would make up Nickerson's defense counsel for his court martial trial. Jenkins was considered the best lawyer in East Tennessee and appeared on the cover of Time magazine on May 17, 1954 during the Army-McCarthy hearings. -
Photo of Dr. Wernher von Braun.
Dr. Wernher von Braun was a part of the German Rocket Team that developed the Jupiter missile in 1958 under General John Bruce Medaris. -
Photo of Robert K. Bell and Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
Robert K. Bell (left) was an attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama. He would form a part of Nickerson's (right) defense counsel in 1957 along with Ray H. Jenkins, Lt. Col. Charles Zimmer, and Lt. Lewis G. Cole. -
Two copies of a photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Robert K. Bell, and Ray H. Jenkins.
Pictured in this photo is Colonel Nickerson (left), Robert K. Bell (middle, standing), and Ray H. Jenkins (right). -
Photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. with his family.
Colonel John C. Nickerson married Carol Nickerson (right). Together, they had four children. Two of his children are pictured here. -
Photo of General John Bruce Medaris, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and associates.
On back: "Key associates of vonBraun.Dr., pose with Maj. General. Medaris, J.B., immediately prior to the latters retirement from the Army in the fall of 1959. -
Photo of Dr. Wernher von Braun.
On back written in pencil: "Dr. Wernher von Braun". -
Photo of Carol Nickerson.
Carol Nickerson was the wife of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. -
Photo of Jupiter pre-launch activities.
This photo shows the Jupiter missile as it is prepared for launch. On the back there is a sticky note that reads: "JUPITER Pre-Launch Activities". -
Photo of General John Bruce Medaris.
Medaris assumed command of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in 1955 under which Dr. Wernher von Braun and the German Rocket Team developed the Jupiter missile in 1958. On the back of the photo is written: "Medaris". -
Two photographs of the Lanier family.
On back: "Anna Barclay Newman, 1845-1931 / Milton H Lanier / " " " Jr. / Annie Troy Lanier } Their father, seated / Robert Troy } with Margaret Troy Lanier -
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. -
Photograph of an unidentified woman.
This photograph was found in a blank envelope with "Mrs. W. W. Newman 427 Locust St. Huntsville Ala." printed on the flap. -
Photograph of the White family.
This photograph of the White family was taken in a garden. Marked "For [?] Ellen" on back. -
Photograph of Marnie Henson as a baby.
This photograph was probably taken on the porch of the Bibb House. Marnie Henson is Eleanor Hutchens' niece and the daughter of Margaret Hutchens Henson. -
Photograph of Marnie Henson with Eleanor Hutchen and Ellen W. Newman.
This photograph was probably taken on the porch of the Bibb House. On back: "R to L -- Ellen W Newman aged 74 / Eleanor Hutchens, 27 / Marnie Henson" -
Photograph of Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, and Lawson Wallace Law White.
Photo subjects, from left to right: Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, Lawson Wallace Law White. Marked "For [?] Ellen" on back. -
Photograph from a debutante ball.
This photograph shows "Wendy and her mother," as identified on the back. -
Two photographys of Marnie Henson and three other children.
These photographs were probably taken on the steps of the Bibb house. On far left, Marnie Henson; the other children are unidentified. The dog on the top step is identified as "Chris-ol-boy." Identifications are written on back. -
Photograph of Marnie Henson and family.
Marnie Henson (far left) is pictured with Ellen W. Newman (far right), Eleanor Hutchen (middle right), and possibly her mother, Margaret Hutchens Henson (middle left). This picture was probably taken on the front steps of the Bibb house. -
Photography from Marnie Henson's birthday.
This photograph was taken at the steps of the Bibb house during Marnie Henson's birthday party. Indentified in the photo is Ellen W. Newman (middle) and possibly Marnie's mother, Margaret Hutchens Henson (right). On back: "Mimi & Papa at Marnie Henson's birthday party June 30, 1948? 49?" -
Photograph of Marnie Henson as a baby.
This photograph was taken on the steps of the Bibb house. -
Photograph of Ellen W. Newman holding Marnie Henson.
On back: "Mimi with Marnie Henson, her first great-grandchild." Probably taken at the Bibb House. -
Photograph of Marnie Henson being held by an unidentified woman.
Marnie Henson is pictured here being held by possibly her mother, Margaret Hutchens Henson, or aunt. -
Photograph of Susie Withers White.
This photograph of Susie White was taken in 1870 by Robinson & Murphy of Huntsville, Alabama. On the back is written, "Susie Withers White / 1845-93." -
Photograph of unidentified group.
On back: "1 Marnie / 1 CWH". -
Photograph of Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, and Lawson Wallace Law White in a cardboard holder.
Photo subjects, from left to right: Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, Lawson Wallace Law White -
Photograph of William Wyeth Newman.
On back: "William Wyeth Newman, 1872-1956" -
Photograph of Ellen White.
On back: ""Ellen White, 1872-1955" -
Photograph of Lawson Withers White, James Bradley White, and Lawson Wallace Law White.
On back: "James Bradley White (1845-1915) with his son Lawson & grandson Lawson W. L. White." Marked "For Ellen." -
Copy photograph of Thomas Cushing Barclay, Margaret Barclay Troy, and Anna Barclay Newman.
On back: "Thomas Cushing Barclay 1818-1886 / Margaret Barclay Troy / Anna Barclay Newman"