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Space Colonization.
Speech on necessity and practicality of a potential space colony recorded on both sides of tape. Speaker unknown. -
Huntsville.
Audio from German television program "The Germans in Huntsville." Recording in German, discusses the German roots in Huntsville, Alabama. All on side 1. -
"Played(?)."
Speech by Dr. Wernher von Braun to the Southern (Nurserymens?) Association on side 1. Pertains to early NASA projects and future plans, circa 1960. Speech taped over something else, audio very faint at points. -
Speeches.
Speech by Dr. Wernher von Braun on side 1. Pertains to early NASA projects and future plans, circa 1960. Speech taped over something else, audio very faint at points. -
Interviews with Wernher von Braun conducted by Dr. Emme and T. Ray.
Interview with Dr. von Braun by Dr. Emme. Beginning of side 1 to 19:50. -
"Ground Breaking Ceremony, University of Alabama Research Institute, Huntsville, Alabama, December 20, 1962."
The program includes a short history of the Research Institute and a program of events, featuring remarks from Rudolf Hermann, Wernher von Braun, and Alabama Governor John Patterson. The back page shows a map of Huntsville with directions from the Huntsville Armory to the Research Institute. -
"Remarks by Patrick Richardson to the UAH President's Council November 1, 1996 on the M. Louis Salmon Library Dedication."
Richardson's comments include a biographical sketch of Salmon with details of his World War II service, law career, and civic involvement. Richardson also notes Salmon's involvement in the UAH Foundation. -
UAH Founders' Day Luncheon program.
The program includes details of the lunch program, including performances by the UAH Village Singers and the dedication of the Ambulatory Care Center. Program honorees included John R. Morton, Philip M. Mason, H. Clyde Reeves, former Vice President for Huntsville Affairs; and Ben Graves, UAH's first president. -
"The Season's Greetings."
This greeting card was sent from M. Louis Salmon in Vienna, Austria to his parents in Mobile, Alabama at Christmas 1945. The inscription reads, "Your devoted son, Louis." -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 047321."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Linz, Austria as part of a convoy. -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 026379."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Bruck, Austria and return. -
"Army Exchange Ration Card - European Theater."
The card was issued to and signed by M. Louis Salmon. -
"Currency Exchange Control Book."
The book includes details about Salmon's exchange transactions while stationed in Europe in spring 1946. -
"Vienna Pass."
The pass certified that the bearer was a member of the Vienna Garrison. The pass belonged to Louis Salmon. -
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
A photograph of Louis Salmon in his Army uniform is featured on the postcard. -
"The 'High' Command."
Salmon is pictured at center. -
S/Sgt. John J. Dunn in Nantes, France.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "One of the best friends I have. MLS." -
PFC. James Joseph Higgins and S/Sgt. Albert McCrea in Nantes, France.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "Higgins is my boy -- I have spoiled the lad to the degree that I alone can get him to work. He is only nineteen years old, but every inch a soldier, regardless of appearance. McCrea is a natural actor -- he should be on the stage. He is twenty-five." -
Soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat."
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "In the doorway with Dunn is 'Big Steve' Toth -- the most respected man in the company -- not is virtues, oh!no! his power and ability to drink. He's all man!" -
"Me and Mike outside Chateau in Blain, France."
Louis Salmon is pictured at left. -
"Me and Mike in 'Item 2.' "
Louis Salmon is pictured at left, in a Jeep on the grounds of a chateau in Blain, France. -
Louis Salmon and soldiers in Blain, France.
Pictured left to right are Capt. Gangwere, Salmon, Mike, Paul, and Bob Bell. -
"Zeigler Again!"
Louis Salmon, pictured at far right, and soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat." Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "How 'bout my stance? Had a mustache then --". -
" 'The Boss!' Yep, that character is me."
Salmon is pictured at front left in front of "Cafe Dingbat," smoking a cigarette. -
"Sgt. Mike Velez - Aug, 1945."
Velez stands in front of makeshift showers. -
Louis Salmon and a fellow soldier in Nantes, France.
Salmon is pictured at right. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers in camp.
Salmon is pictured in the center of the photo. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers.
Salmon is pictured kneeling in the front row, third from left.