Correspondence, 1963 - 2016

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 288, Series 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This series contains multiple forms of correspondence related to Cernan's life since his selection to become an astronaut. Subjects include Cernan's selection for NASA's Manned Spaceflight Program, congratulatory letters and telegrams related to Cernan's career as an astronaut, photographs, Cernan's post-NASA activities, and his autobiography, The Last Man on the Moon.

Correspondents regularly include notable NASA officials, politicians, and celebrities and are noted in the finding aid where applicable. Also included are numerous letters sent to Cernan discussing his autobiography.

Dates

1963 - 2016

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is primarily in English. French is also present.

Access Information

The collection is open for research. Portions of the collection which contain confidential information are restricted.

Extent

2.677 Cubic Feet (Four letter-size full-width manuscript boxes, one letter-size half-width manuscript box, and one cubic foot box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

There are four sub-series.

Astronaut program selection
Special correspondence binders
General correspondence
Letters - The Last Man on the Moon and Purdue

Processing Information

Numerous letters, telegrams, and photographs (many autographed) in this series were compiled by Cernan into binders prior to donation, and have been retained in their original order.