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Neil A. Armstrong papers, addition 13

 Unprocessed — Box: 1
Identifier: 20181211

Content Description

The 1903 Wright Flyer materials includes two pieces of fabric and three documents. The two pieces of fabric were originally sewn to the upper left wing of the 1903 Wright Flyer when it made the world's first powered flight, December 17, 1903. The three letters include two from John D. Hornsby, Colonel, USAD, Director of Air Force Museum, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, to Neil Armstrong, 1969 and one color copy of a letter from Jimmie Mattern to Neil Armstrong and David Scott, March 17, 1966.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Carol Armstrong.

Restrictions Apply

No

Access Restrictions

Collection is unprocessed. Unprocessed materials may not be available for immediate use.

Dates

  • 1903-1969

Creator

Extent

1.069 Cubic Feet (One flat box)

Inventory

Box 1 contains 5 items. Item 1 measures 26" x 21." Item 2 measures 25" x 24." Items 3 is 1 color copy of a letter from Jimmie Mattern to Neil Armstrong and David Scott, March 17, 1966. Item 4 is 1 letter from John D. Hornsby, Colonel, USAD, Director of Air Force Museum, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, to Neil Armstrong, May 5, 1969. Item 5 is 1 letter from John D. Hornsby, Colonel, USAD, Director of Air Force Museum, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, to Neil Armstrong, May, 1969 that includes a copy of a letter Hornsby sent to Armstrong on March 24, 1969.