Rockwell International. Aerospace Operations
Organization
Historical Information
Rockwell International began in 1928 as North American Aviation, Inc. After merging with Rockwell in 1967, they worked with the government to create rocket engines during the Apollo program. The aerospace business was sold to Boeing in 1996.
Citation:
"Rockwell International Corporation." Brittanica.com. Accessed on November 21, 2024. https://www.britannica.com/money/Rockwell-International-CorporationFound in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Larry Gee papers and space memorabilia
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 276
Scope and Contents
The Larry Gee papers and space memorabilia document Larry Gee's 22 year career as an engineer in the aerospace industry. Memorabilia and artifacts include commemorative space flight flags, Space Shuttle Mission patches, commemorative pins, Apollo 11 anniversary memorabilia, Columbia commemorative coin, DVDs, astronaut space shuttle crew photographs, data sheets, awards, certificates, newsletters and various documents from Gee's work with Space Shuttle main engines, Atlas engines, Delta...
Dates:
1962 - 2015; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2005
Ernest S. Stoops papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 295
Abstract
Collection contains photographs, personal papers, and technical papers documenting the academic and professional career of Ernest S. Stoops, Purdue Class of 1949.
Dates:
1947 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1947 - 1988; Other: Date acquired: 01/03/2016