Box 8a
Container
Contains 82 Collections and/or Records:
Clipping - Armstrong presenting Purdue President Hovde with a Boilermaker Pete flag that was flown aboard Gemini VIII, 1966
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 46
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 46
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
1966
Certificate of Field Service Training, 32 Hour Course in Apollo Guidance and Navigation System Familiarization, June 2, 1964
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 47
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 47
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
June 2, 1964
Certificate - "Brothers of the Sun," signed by Bill Luton, circa 1966
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 48
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 48
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
circa 1966
Certificate - Armstrong Qualified as a Delta Pilot by flying the USAF F-102 Delta Wing Supersonic Interceptor, March 29, 1956
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 49
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 49
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
March 29, 1956
Letter from Vice President, signed "Ted," thanking Armstrong for giving up his Christmas with family to appear with Bob Hope in Vietnam, along with Stafford and Cernan, dated , January 27, 1970
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 50
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 50
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
January 27, 1970
Certificate - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, names Armstrong honorary Alumnus and Tarheel, undated
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 51
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 51
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
undated
Certificate - College of Variable Stability Knowledge, duly acknowledged as a pilot extraordinaire, undated
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 52
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 52
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
undated
Letter and drawing from Neil Caldwell, State of Texas, House of Representatives, Austin Texas, undated
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 53
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 53
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
undated
Certificate - United State Air Force, Successfully Completed the ADC Life Support Training Course given by 4780th Air Defense Wing (ADC), Perrin Air Force Base, Texas, Class 68-32, July 30, 1968
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 54
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 54
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
July 30, 1968
Two Letters from Vice President, Hubert Humphrey, December 19 and 20, 1968
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 55
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 55
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
1968
Letters of thanks to Armstrong from Esther C. Goddard, April 4, 1970, and Ralph W. Yarborough, October 3, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 56
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 56
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
October 3, 1969
Telegram - Pre-formal invitation notification from the White House in regards to a black tie dinner honoring H.E. General Alfredo Stroessner, President of the Republic of Paraguay, March 13, 1968
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 57
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 57
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
March 13, 1968
Two NASA photographs, Geology Training, Iceland, North Atlantic Ocean, Armstrong with U.S. Ambassador Karl Rolvaag and Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson, July 2 - 8, 1967
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 58
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 58
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
July 2 - 8, 1967
NASA Photograph, Visit of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and party to Kennedy Space Center to view launch of Apollo 9, Armstrong and additional astronauts in photo, March 3, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 59
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 59
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
March 3, 1969
Letter from Fred K. Godfrey, President Weber Aircraft in regards to Weber Boosters Club, July 10, 1968, and an "OMIAS" member certificate, May 6, 1968
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 60
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 60
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
May 6, 1968
Invitation from General Alfredo Stroessner, President of the Republic of Paraguay, 1963
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 61
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 61
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
1963
Letter and photograph from Gregory Peck, photo inscribed to the family of Neil Armstrong, May 7, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 62
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 62
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
May 7, 1969
Letter from President Richard Nixon, includes signature, June 25, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 63
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 63
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
June 25, 1969
Letters from Nicaraguan Ambassador Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa and President Somoza-Debayle, August 29, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 64
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 64
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
August 29, 1969
Color photograph (5"x7") of an eagle, moon in background, undated
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 65
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 65
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
undated
Letter, El Jefe Del Estado Generalisimo De Los Ejercitos Nacionales, November 6, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 66
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 66
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
November 6, 1969
Invitation from President and Trustees of the National Geographic Society, presentation of the Hubbard Medal to the Apollo 11 Crew, February 16, 1970, and sheet of inscribed American Lung Association Christmas Seal stamps, issued , September 24, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 67
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 67
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
September 24, 1969
Postcard from Barbara Streisand, wishing Armstrong good-luck on Apollo 11 mission, and postcard from Paris, Scott and Armstrong on front, 1967 - 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 68
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 68
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
1967 - 1969
Letter from President Richard Nixon (signed) upon Armstrong's appointment as Chairman and a Member of the Peace Corps National Advisory Council, December 3, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 69
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 69
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
December 3, 1969
Telegram of congratulations to Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins, from the Russian Cosmonauts, July 25, 1969
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 70
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 70
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Correspondence related to the Gemini Program consists primarily of notes of a congratulatory nature, sent to Neil Armstrong and David Scott following the completion of Gemini VIII. Included here are not only letters and telegrams, but also memos conveying information about the travel arrangements for the friends and families of Gemini astronauts during the Gemini VIII launch.A binder (scrapbook) was part of an addition to the papers in 2016. The contents were retained as found, and...
Dates:
July 25, 1969