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Two reused Purdue notebooks, one related to transonic flow theory and the other of partial notes related to manuscript reviews and speech preparation, circa 1971

 File — Box: 198, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 4, File 2

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains address and memoranda books from Armstrong's time as an Apollo astronaut. Also housed here are Purdue notebooks repurposed by Armstrong later in life as he prepared for speeches and undertook various kinds of research. Notes on the X-15 program, found together with a partially complete questionnaire, and a binder containing Armstrong's notations, graphs, figures, and writings on [Aero], [Boom], [Structures], [Fuel], [Propulsion], [Learjet], and [Appendix] are also items of note in this sub-series.

Dates

  • circa 1971

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is primarily in English. Russian 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

From the Sub-Series: 0.727 Cubic Feet (Two letter-size full-width manuscript boxes)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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