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"Statement of the Case."
Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the court", this statement outlines the reason for the trial and ends stating, "Colonel Nickerson pleads not guilty to all the charges and specifications." -
Contact information for Drew Pearson.
Handwritten contact information for Drew Pearson. Pearson was the journalist whom make Nickerson's classified documents public. -
"Run Down on Department of Army IG Report."
Various handwritten notes on the Army missile program and other information pertaining to the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. -
Two handwritten copies of notes of the Nickerson trial.
These handwritten copies contain the testimony of Mr. Weisman. -
Letter to Donald A. Quarles from Alexander.
Alexander writes to thank Quarles for making the arrangements that allowed him and his party to "see so many things of interest in the guided missile field." He adds that Lieutenant Colonel Nickerson was very "helpful and informative". -
Compilation of reports on Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
This compilation covers periods in Nickerson's career from 1939 to 1953. In includes various reporting officers writing of Nickerson's character, actions, and command. -
Various correspondence regarding Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
This document contains various letters of appreciation received by Colonel Nickerson, efficiency reports, testimonies of Nickerson's character, certificates of achievement, and other services and recommendations pertaining to Nickerson. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".
"Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy. -
"Summary of Pre-Trial Investigation Testimony in Nickerson Case."
A list of potential witnesses to give testimony as related to certain important aspects of the case including Nickerson's character and Nickerson's testimony as it stands prior to the trial. -
Outline of Testimonies.
As will be presented in court, this document details the points the counsel will make in defense of Colonel Nickerson and the corresponding witnesses that will testify under those points for each charge and specification.