Flight and Space. Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives
Collecting Area
Identifier: Flight and Space
Purdue Archives and Special Collections' collection of primary source materials on the history and development of powered flight began in 1940 with the gift of aviator Amelia Earhart's papers by her husband, George Palmer Putnam. Since that initial donation, the number of flight-related archival collections has increased to reflect the steady growth of faculty and alumni contributions to the development of flight and later, space exploration. The Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives was established in 2011 with generous support provided by Barron Hilton and the Conrad Hilton Foundation and now includes the papers of engineers, aviation professionals, scholars, and astronauts including Purdue distinguished alumni such as Neil A. Armstrong and Eugene Cernan.
Found in 182 Collections and/or Records:
Alten F. Grandt, Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 528
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of research files on the history of aerospace engineering (AAE) at Purdue University, photographs, annual reports, annual research reports, curricula, student lists, AAE faculty and staff information, pamphlets, news clippings (some related to Purdue astronaut alumni), and copies of the book, One Small Step: the History of Aerospace Engineering at Purdue, by Grandt, Gustafson, and Carigino. There is also a copy of “Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University from 1950 to...
Dates:
1902 - 2016
Virgil "Gus" I. Grissom papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 57: Series UA 62, Series 1; Series MSF 508, Series 1; Series UA 153, Series 2; Series UA 15, series 1; Series MSF 529, Series 1; Series MSP 49, Series 1; Series MSF 554, Series 2; Series MSF 554, Series 1, Placement: 01
Identifier: MSA 130
Scope and Contents
Copies of employment related materials of Mr. Grissom from the Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville Railway Company, Monon Route.
Dates:
1947 - 1990
Winthrop A. Gustafson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 522
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs of astronauts, mission launch invitations, clippings, mission patches, and writings. Many items relate to or are from Purdue astronaut John Blaha and other Purdue astronauts whom had a connection to Professor Gustafson. Also includes Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics alumni newsletters and other publications. Lastly, there is a matted photograph of Earth presented to Dr. Gustafson in gratitude for his work as Co-Op coordinator for the...
Dates:
1984 - 2011
George W. Haskins papers
Collection — Box Communal Collections 24, Placement: 03
Identifier: MSF 166
Scope and Contents
One folder containing an article about George Haskins becoming Head of the Aviation Department at Purdue, and an article by him.
Dates:
1919
Clifford W. Henderson Collection on the National Air Races
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 308
Scope and Contents
Clifford Henderson Collection on the National Air Races consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings of the 1928 National Air Races and Aeronautical Exposition, two autograph albums with comments and signatures of attendees from the 1929 and 1932 National Air Race competitions, and one photo album of the photographs from the 1929 races. Many of the notable pilots of the 1920s and 1930s are included in the collection, such as Pancho Barnes, Vincent Bendix, Amelia Earhart, Roscoe Turner, Elvy...
Dates:
1928 - 1936
J. Michael Murphy papers
Collection — Box Folder 1
Identifier: MSA 311
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two writings by J. Michael Murphy about his career experiences. One writing, "Papa and the Space Shuttle" was written in 2011 for his grandchildren. The other writing, "Reflection on My Trip to China" was written in 1995 as a reflection.
Dates:
1995-2011; Other: Date acquired: 07/11/2016
James Hansen papers on Neil Armstrong, addition 1
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2023-101
Dates:
2003 - 2020
James R. Hansen papers on Neil Armstrong
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 183
Scope and Contents
The James R. Hansen Papers on Neil Armstrong comprise the materials used to write First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong, the only official biography of Armstrong. A Professor of History at Auburn University, James Hansen was authorized by Armstrong to write the biography in 2002. Between 2002 and 2004, Hansen compiled the materials presented here in preparation for the book's publication. Interviews conducted with Armstrong's primary professional and personal...
Dates:
1955-2011; Other: Majority of material found in 2002-2005; Other: Date acquired: 09/12/2011
Chesterfield H. Janes papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 301
Scope and Contents
The Chesterfield H. Janes papers document the life of Janes as a Purdue student and as an IBM employee. Included within this collection are items from Janes stay in the X-Hall (presently called Meredith Hall), some memorabilia of the NASA astronauts, a collection of space related stamps and first day covers, and photographs of the Apollo-Saturn 202 (AS-202) launch. Strengths in this collection are the X-Hall ephemeral materials. Included are receipts from the housing contract and...
Dates:
1953 - 2012; Other: Majority of material found within 1953 - 1975
Jerome M. Goldman papers, addition 06
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20191113.1
Dates:
1957 - 1985
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 13
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20170427
Dates:
1986 - 1999
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 15
Unprocessed — Box 1
Identifier: 20190107
Dates:
2018-09-01 - 2018-09-30
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 16
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 20190328
Dates:
1985 - 2002
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 17
Unprocessed
Identifier: 20200512.1
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 18
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-028
Dates:
1975 - 2019
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 19
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-031
Dates:
1980 - 2021
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 20
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-036
Dates:
1992 - 2018
Jerry L. Ross papers, addition 21
Unprocessed — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2022-037
Dates:
1986 - 2011
James M. Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 13
Scope and Contents
The James M. Johnson papers document the career of pilot James Johnson (Jimmy Johnson) and his colleagues in early flight and aviation training. Most of the collection is made up of photographs. There are also newspaper clippings and three pilot's log books. The photographs show Johnson individually, Johnson standing with colleagues, Johnson in or near airplanes, and airplanes individually. Many of the photographs were taken at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio.
Dates:
1905 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1905 - 1915
Ralph S. Johnson papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 25
Scope and Contents
The Ralph S. Johnson papers document the pioneering aviation career of Ralph S. Johnson. Included among the papers are aeronautical engineering drawings done by Johnson, along with articles and papers authored by him. The newspaper clippings, awards, and honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University focus on the latter part of his career, as he was being recognized as an aviation pioneer. The biographical information was often collected and written by the authors, as a...
Dates:
1924 - 2010; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1947
Kathi Haldeman collection Aviation Technology Student materials
Unprocessed — Box Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2023-006
Dates:
1960 - 1964
KCBS radio show on the disappearance of Amelia Earhart
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 191
Abstract
These audio files were transferred from two reel to reel recordings of a radio show broadcast on KCBS SanFrancisco in 1960. Host Don Mosely speculates on the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. The first file (1.02 GB) is 30 minutes, and the second file is 24 minutes. The original reels have been retained.
Dates:
1960 - 1960
Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook
Collection — Box 1: Series MSA 303, Series 1; Series MSA 303, Series 2; Series MSA 303, Series 3; Series MSA 303, Series 4; Series MSA 303, Series 5; Series MSA 303, Series 6; Series MSA 303, Series 7; Series MSA 303, Series 8; Series MSA 303, Series 9; Series MSA 303, Series 10; Series MSA 303, Series 11; Series MSA 303, Series 12
Identifier: MSA 303
Scope and Contents
The Lloyd E. Keck scrapbook documents the academic, military, personal and social activities of an Engineering student while on Purdue University's campus from 1936-1939, as well as various aspects of his life prior to college from 1917-1936. Keck titled the scrapbook, "Scraps and Snaps, May 27, 1917 - August 1, 1939," but most of the content is from his time at Purdue, 1936-1939.The scrapbook contains many unique photographs of campus and events from the 1930s. Some of the events...
Dates:
1917 - 1939; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1939
Michael Terry Keefe papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 126
Scope and Contents
The Michael Terry Keefe papers are comprised of news media passes, an adhesive patch, permits and color photographs taken by Michael Terry Keefe, Air Force Master Sergeant, photo journalist, 1955-1977 and retired Civil Service Air Force Chief, photo lab and range, 1977-1998. Some of the photographs include Space Shuttle shots, rocket launches, satellites and views from space.
Dates:
circa 1955-1998; Majority of material found within 1981