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Correspondence between Hotchkin and Co. and Oscar Goldsmith.
The letters detail information about Dallas Manufacturing Co. stocks being sold. This set of documents also includes a check for the forty shares. -
Correspondence between George Huddleston, Jr., Lieutenant General Edward M. Almond, and Carl Vinson.
Almond writes to Huddleston in an attempt to get Nickerson brought back from exile in Panama. Huddleston agrees with Almond in his response and says he will do his best to advocate for Nickerson's testimony on the missile program and will bring the matter to the attention of the Chairman, Honorable Carl Vinson. Huddleston's following letter of January 25, 1958 states that Carl Vinson does not believe having Nickerson as a witness is advisable. Huddlestone attaches a copy of Vinson's letter that explains this. Almond writes in response to the decision with his thoughts on the matter and believes that "all service officers will step gingerly in their testimony" so as not to "stick their necks out as General Gavin and Colonel Nickerson have already done." -
Correspondence between George Huddleston and Robert K. Bell.
Bell writes to Huddleston in Washington D.C. on behalf of the defense counsel in an attempt to change Nickerson's case from trial by court-martial to a non-judicial punishment. Huddleston responds stating his will "make a discreet request" to Secretary Brucker and General Maxwell. -
Correspondence between George Grant and Robert K. Bell.
Bell writes to Grant in Washington D.C. on behalf of the defense counsel in an attempt to change Nickerson's case from trial by court-martial to a non-judicial punishment. Grant responds with interest and states that it looks as though the Army may "drop the Colonel Nickerson case by non-judicial punishment." -
Correspondence between G. H. Milliken, W. E. Winchester, and Oscar Goldsmith.
Correspondence between G. H. Milliken, W. E. Winchester, and Oscar Goldsmith regarding flowers bought for the funeral of Mr. Rison. -
Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about the Treasurership of Dallas Mnfg. Co.
These letters discuss the appointment of a new treasurer of Dallas Mnfg. Co. to succeed Mr. Rison. Oscar Goldsmith offers himself as an applicant for the position in the first letter. The second letter is Milliken's response to the topic. He states that Mr. Rhett has been selected for some time now while Mr. Rison was still there. Milliken thanks Goldsmith for his willingness to take on more work and hopes he will continue as Assistant Treasurer as he deems it "unwise for a man of your age" to take on additional responsibilities. Goldsmith replies in the final letter expressing happiness at Mr. Rhett's appointment and mentions the already-scheduled Director's Meeting. -
Correspondence between G. H. Milliken and Oscar Goldsmith about a visit to the mill in Huntsville from Milliken and Mr. Winchester.
Milliken writes to Oscar Goldsmith in the first letter stating that he hopes to visit the Huntsville mill with Mr. Winchester soon. Goldsmith responds that he would be glad to have them visit. -
Correspondence between Edgar Weil and Oscar Goldsmith, and Oscar Goldsmith and Harry.
In this letter, Edgar Weil gives Goldsmith information regarding the sale of his mother's stocks in the Chelten Hills Cemetery Company, as Goldsmith is unable to attend and will need a proxy, and the reasoning behind the call to change the per value of the stock. Weil states that the Company does not earn any return for their stocks and so he is selling the stocks for a low price per share due to the fact that "nobody will ever get a cent for these holdings." The second document is a letter from Oscar requesting a proxy for the meeting, and Harry's response to be Oscar's proxy. The final documents are signed and blank contracts appointing attorneys to vote for the decrease in per value of the capital stocks at the stockholders meeter. -
Correspondence between Ed and "Papa Oscar".
These first two letters, written by Ed to "Papa" Oscar Goldsmith detail paying off land notes to get money for possible "urgent purpose[s]". The second letter discusses a charge Ed put in the ledger and the hope to "improve things" with his business. The next letter is also from Ed. In this letter, Ed discloses information regarding his lack of a permanent place and inquires if he should sell the property on Clinton Street and his car. The final two letters are written by an unknown author, but contain information from Oscar to Ed in reponse to Ed's letters. The letters advise Ed not to sell the house on Clinton Street as it would sell for less than he owes on it at the time, but does advise to sell his car. It also tells of payments made by Oscar at the request of Ed. It discloses details about Ed's financial situation. The second letter regards a dividend Ed received from the Wonderfield Oil Co. along with a note that "Papa" is feeling better. -
Correspondence between David Bowman and Mary B. Dennis.
Bowman writes to the U.S. Army Judiciary Clerk of Court Office to request a copy of the transcript of the Nickerson court martial proceedings. Mary B. Dennis, Deputy Clerk of Court responds that a large portion is classified and asks if he wants that material reviewed towards declassification though it would be a lengthy process. She also guides him towards other "publicably available documents" regarding the case. The following letters from Dennis regards the review of the classified transcripts of the Nickerson case and more details about the record of the trial. Bowman's second letter includes a check to pay for the transcripts and the review of the classified material. Dennis writes several more letters regarding more classified prosection exhibits and that Bowman's request to review the classified material has been denied. The final letter is the memo that states that the review has been denied from Deputy Director Robert J. Monahan. -
Correspondence between Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and Margaret C. Brownlow.
Brownlow writes to give Nickerson the name of someone that would be interested in his case, Ray Jenkins, who would eventually join Nickerson's defense counsel with Robert K. Bell, along with two others. Nickerson responds, thanking Brownlow for the information. He expresses concern over financially securing Jenkins for his defense but hopes that Brownlow could still arrange a meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee. The third letter is a rough draft of Nickerson's response. Brownlow's second letter responds that she was able to get in touch with Ray Jenkins and left him with materials to read on Nickerson's case. Brownlow states she would get back to Nickerson as soon as he says "yes". -
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Corporal Guided Missile
Back: CORPORAL GUIDED MISSILE REDSTONE ARSENAL, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
A member of the Army missile family used in support of ground combat operations, the Corporal, equipped with either an atomic or conventional type warhead, is a surface-to-surface guided missile capable of engaging tactical targets far beyond the range of conventional artillery. A powerful rocket motor propels the missile through space, at several times the speed of sound. -
Cornsilk's Village
Marshall Co. - Site #5, T8S, R3W, area of Warrenton -
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" -
Copy photograph of the Barclay family.
On back: "Mostly Barclays at the Newman house on Adams" -
Copy photograph of John W. Barclay.
On back: "Dr. John W. Barclay" -
Copy photograph of James Robert Barclay, Sr.
On back: "James Robert Barclay Sr." -
Copy photograph of Bessie Lee Barclay Fuqua and Marjorie Lee Fuqua.
Notes on back indicate that Bessie was the daughter of James Robert Barclay Sr. and Elizabeth Ingram. "Marjorie Lee Fuqua b. Mar. 1, 1910 / picture c. 1912". Also notes "Highway 72 Blue Water Creek" -
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Copy of "Tale of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled" by Arnold Pollak.
A copy of a story written by Arnold Pollak titled "Tales of the Old Times: When the Train Stalled." This article recounts a time when Pollak's train was stalled in Texas and, being told it would be two more more hours before it started moving again, he engaged in trading fish and wanted to trade the samples for a new cigar jobber. When the train started moving before he was done, Pollak started running but unable to catch the train, Pollak's friend Oscar Goldsmith pulled the rope to stop the train. Handwritten note reads: "Copy from the Tobacco Leaf N. Y. of May 29/26". -
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Coosada Indian Village
Jackson Co. Site #33 -
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Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 68. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 69. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 70. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 71. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 72. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 73. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 74. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 75. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 76. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 77. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Convey from Oran to Naples.
Photograph number 78. This photograph shows the ship convey from Oran, Algeria to Naples, Italy. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Contractors over $700,000 that made contribution to Saturn.
A list of the various contractors over $700,000 involved in the Saturn V production process, in addition to contract numbers and addresses. Archive copy is a photocopy. There are some handwritten notes in ink on some of the pages.