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Apollo X and White House, 1983

 Sub-Group — Box: 90
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 5, Sub-Group 1

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains artifacts divided into six categories: artwork, awards and plaques, medals, commemorative coins and stamps, commemorative memorabilia, and certificates and honorary degrees. Materials pertain to NASA and the Gemini and Apollo programs, either in a contemporary or commemorative sense, as well as numerous awards Cernan received in recognition of his NASA career and post-NASA accomplishments. Also included are multiple doctorates awarded to Cernan by various institutions including Purdue University. Items include celebratory government resolutions, commemorative and celebratory artwork, science and aviation awards, coin sets commemorating multiple manned spaceflight programs, mission patches, doctoral certificates and an academic hood, and a replica Wright brothers flying machine design. Materials reflect both Cernan's professional and post-NASA public life.

Dates

  • Creation: 1983

Creator

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

From the Sub-Series: 3.41 Cubic Feet (Six flat boxes)

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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