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  Historia Coelestis Britannica [British Account of the Heavens], second edition, volume 1, by John Flamsteed, produced by Margaret Flamsteed, London 1725

  This is the volume pertaining to all of John Flamsteed's work, produced after his death by Margaret Flamsteed, in 1725.
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  Camera Obscura at the Flamsteed House

  This camera was used by Margaret and John Flamsteed to safely observe the Sun as well as used to inspire artwork by the former.
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  Memo from William A. Fleming to Robert Seamans concerning an "Aerojet proposal for 1,000,000 pound thrust hydrogen oxygen engine."

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  Answer Guide for Understand Civics to Accompany Civics for Alabama Schools

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  Proclamation from Gov. Jim Folsom announcing December 12, 1993 as Dr. Frances Roberts Day.

  Folsom issued the proclamation on the same day that Roberts received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The text of the proclamation commends Roberts' service to the university and the community, noting that "Dr. Roberts combined her job of teaching, research and service with a much broader sense of responsibility which led her to do above and beyond what she was asked."
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  Bust of Sir Hans Sloane in the British Museum

  This image is an image of Sir Hans Sloane. This is a terracotta bust. This bust was donated to the British Library after Sir Hans Sloane died. This bust was made by Michael Rysbrack.
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  Cadbury Chocolate for Sale at Tesco Express

  Photo of Cadbury Chocolate for sake at Tesco Express. This shows that Cadbury is a relevant company. Sir Sloane's chocolate milk inspired the Cadbury brothers.
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  Entrance to the British Library

  This is the entrance to the British Library. It says British Library over and over. The British Libary was founded partially by Sir Sloane's collection.

  Tags HON 399, Honors College, Student Projects, Study Abroad
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  Alternate Entrance to The British Museum

  This is a side entrance to the British Museum. The bust of Sir Hans Sloane and the Palmerstone Gold Cups are located here. This museum houses much of Sir Sloane's collections.

  Tags HON 399, Honors College, Student Projects, Study Abroad
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  "Bendix: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow."

  This history has been abstracted from the text of a speech given by Mr. A. P. Fontaine, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, The Bendix Corporation to the Newcomen Society of North American on December 8, 1966. This Newcomen address was delivered at the "1966 Michigan Dinner" of the society held at Detroit, Michigan when Mr. Fontaine was the guest of honor. Portions of Mr. Fontaine's talk relative to the Baltimore Divisions and Bendix Field Engineering were amplified locally to provide more historical detail concerning those organizations.; Stapled to this brochure is a letter to Mr. David L. Christensen, Documentation Coordinator, Saturn History Program, University of Alabama, Huntsville from Paul R. Leatherwood, Jr., Director, Public Relations, Bendix Field Engineering Corporation dated August 26, 1969.