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Group photograph of transplanted German engineers at Fort Bliss, Texas.
This photo is a reprint of the original. -
"Recommendations for a consolidated library."
The flier discusses coordination of library services between the UAH Library, the Research Institute, and Redstone Scientific Information Center. -
Letter from George W. Croker at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Fred Croxton, director of the Redstone Scientific Information Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
In the letter, Croxton discusses an agreement made between the University of Alabama and Redstone Scientific Information Center (RSIC) to share library services and materials, including journal subscriptions, messenger service, and access to the RSIC facility. -
Letter from Christel L. McCanless at the UAH Library to the Army Missile Support Command at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
In the letter, McCanless requests the transfer of scientific and engineering journals from Redstone to support research and teaching at the University. A list of the journals is enclosed. -
"Huntsville: Strategic Center of the Southeast."
The map is an excerpt from Huntsville tourism materials, "Information Kit, Facts, and Figures on Living in Huntsville-Madison County, Alabama." -
1965 map of Huntsville.
The map is an excerpt from the tourist brochure "This is Huntsville" published by First National Bank. -
University of Alabama Statement of Costs, Redstone Graduate Program, 1963-1964.
The document outlines costs associated with laboratories and graduate coursework in math, physics, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. -
President John F. Kennedy being interviewed by a reporter while MSFC director Wernher von Braun looks on.
Kennedy visited Huntsville for a second time on Armed Forces Day 1963. His first visit occurred on September 11, 1962. -
President John F. Kennedy visits Marshall Space Flight Center.
Shown in the photograph, left to right: President John F. Kennedy, Robert C. Seamans, Wernher von Braun, James E. Webb, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert S. McNamara, Jerome D. Wiesner, and Harold Brown. -
U.S. Army Ordnance Missile Command Armed Forces Day 1961 After-Action Report.
The report outlines highlights of the Armed Forces Day, including attendance, media, and the parade lineup. The theme of the day was "Power for Peace." The report includes news clippings, a Redstone Arsenal welcome brochure, and photographs of the festivities in downtown Huntsville and at Redstone Arsenal. -
Letter from George L. von Pragenau in Huntsville, Alabama to Senator John J. Sparkman in Washington, D.C.
Von Pragenau suggests to Sparkman that residents of Huntsville should display American flags outside their homes and businesses at the same moment that "astronaut Neil Armstrong will plant the American flag onto the lunar soil." He wrote a similar letter to Huntsville mayor Joe Davis. -
"Saturn V Apollo Flight Configuration."
Drawn by Don Sprague at the Huntsville Engineering section of Boeing. -
"Saturn and Noise."
The pamphlet uses a cartoon character named "D. B. Noyes" to explain to the public "the nature and effects of the noise which Saturn makes during static firing tests." -
"Rocket City Astronomical Association."
The pamphlet includes a reprint of an article from RCAA publication Space Journal, a history of the organization with photos, and membership information. -
Letter from Christel Ludewig in Montevallo, Alabama to Hermann and Emmy Ludewig in Huntsville, Alabama.
In the letter, Christel congratulates her father on the success of Alan Shepard's flight as the first American in space and comments on aspects of her life as a college student. -
Marshall Space Flight Center "Lunar Landing Celebration" program.
The celebration included an employee picnic, a dance, and an open house. -
Marshall Space Flight Center Space Day 1961 program.
The program includes "Marshall Center Highlights" from the Center's first year, a message from director Wernher von Braun, a photograph of the Space Queen and Princesses, and a guide to the Center's buildings. -
Circular announcing MSFC's involvement with the documentation of the Saturn program at the UAH Research Institute.
The documentation noted in the circular is available at UAH Archives and Special Collections in the Saturn V Collection. -
"Haskins Makes Quick Change from Civilian Ph.D. to Pfc."
Clipping from the Redstone Rocket, March 2, 1954. The article highlights Haskins' background as a physicist and his role in the 9330 Technical Service Unit. -
"14 Employees Graduated With First UAH Class."
Clipping from the Marshall Star, May 29, 1968, vol. 8, no. 36. -
"Science Historians Join With Research Institute."
Clipping from the UAH Exponent, Wednesday, December 10, 1969, vol. 2, no. 10, page 3. The article highlights the work of Barton C. Hacker and John S. Beltz to collect historical documents from the Saturn program. The documentation they collected is available at UAH Archives and Special Collections in the Saturn V Collection. -
"Monte Sano Park: The Master Plan."
The map notes park roads, buildings, telephone lines, trails, overlooks, and cliffs, and includes drawings of picnic and camping areas, a pool, and a lodge. Locations such as Inspiration Point, the former site of the Monte Sano Hotel, Natural Well, O'Shaughnessy Point, the fire tower, and the C.C.C. camp are marked. The map was taken from "aerial photographs as drawn by O.G. Graves" based on a land survey conducted by John F. Davis. -
Plat map of Monte Sano.
The map shows neighborhoods, boundaries, and structures on Monte Sano as well as the surrounding areas. Land owned by Monte Sano State Park and the Burritt Museum is designated. -
"Plat of Monte Sano."
Drawn for James F. O'Shaughnessy, the map shows the Monte Sano Hotel, the community of Viduta, Laura's View and Laura's View Station, and natural features of the mountain, such as Chalybeate Spring and Natural Well. The map also features names of property owners O'Shaughnessy, J. R. Stevens, Mrs. M. W. Wells, Milton Humes, and W. J. Pulley. -
"Map of the Plateau of Monte Sano, Madison County, Ala."
Drawn for the North Ala. Improvement Co., the map details various natural features of Monte Sano, the James F. O'Shaughnessy estate "Mountain Villa," the Hotel Monte Sano, the community of Viduta, and the Monte Sano Railway. -
Aerial photograph of Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama and surrounding areas.
The photograph shows Monte Sano at lower center, with Governors Drive at left and Bankhead Highway at right. -
View of UAH Community Housing apartments on Lancewood Drive.
Community Housing was located at the corner of Lancewood Drive and University Drive. The site is now the North Ridge Apartments complex. -
David McGlathery attends the first integrated class at UAH.
McGlathery, shown second from left at the rear, was the first African American student to gain admission to UAH. In the caption, the AP notes that "he enrolled at the previously white institution today without incident." -
Wernher von Braun presents an Award of Achievement to Jean Drake at the 1969 MSFC employee picnic.
Drake worked in the Safety Office. Lois Smith is shown seated at left. -
Wernher von Braun with daughter Margrit and son Peter in the crowd at the 1969 MSFC employee picnic.
MSFC Director of Administration and Technical Services David H. Newby is shown in the foreground.