Correspondence, 1963 - 2016
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
- Creation: 1963 - 2016
Creator
- From the Collection: Cernan, Eugene (Person)
Language of Materials
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)
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.
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
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