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Original Subject File Containers, circa 1943 - 2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 18

Scope and Contents

This series includes selected cardboard containers originally used by Armstrong in his home office to house a portion of his subject files. These containers were separated from the documents housed in them because the containers are highly acidic. This series also includes original drop file labels also retained during the processing. These materials were retained to represent Armstrong’s original records storage system and for exhibit use.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1943 - 2012

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Collection material is primarily in English. Russian and Korean is also present.

Access Information

Collection is open for scholarly research. A 48 hours notice and consultation with the Flight Archivist is required to access the collection.  Portions of the collection are restricted per donor restrictions and third party privacy.

Extent

7.292 Cubic Feet (Seven cubic feet boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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