Purdue University. Jet Propulsion Center
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Charles M. Ehresman papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490
Scope and Contents
The Charles M. Ehresman papers document the work and professional activities of Charles M. Ehresman, designer of Purdue University's High Pressure Rocket Laboratory, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, and operations manager of Purdue's Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center (known today as Zucrow Laboratories). The collection also documents the design and construction of the High Pressure Rocket Laboratory and its early administration and operations, as well as materials pertaining...
Dates:
1897 - 2011; Other: Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1997 - 2009
Maurice J. Zucrow papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 428
Abstract
The papers document Maurice J. Zucrow’s writings, reference books, lecture notes from, "Principles of Jet Propulsion" course at the University of California for the “ESMWT” (Engineering, Science, and Management War Training) Program, along with correspondence (letters of appreciation) from “Docs Boys,” sent upon his retirement, and others from family and friends sent for his 75th birthday. There are also employment forms from throughout his career.
Dates:
1925-1965; Other: Majority of material found in 1940s-1960s; Other: Date acquired: 01/05/2013