Box 8a
Container
Contains 13 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
Photograph of Armstrong holding flight coordinate sign, 5"x7", b&w, and a signed cosmonaut stamp, undated
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 12
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 from Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes, thanking Armstrong for the silk flag flown on Gemini VIII and presented to State of Ohio, May 4, 1966
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 16
Scope and Contents
Includes photograph of the governor and Art Katterheinrich with the framed flag.
Dates:
May 4, 1966
Artifact - Letter and wood chip from the actual Douglas World Cruiser, "New Orleans," that was part of the aircraft making the first flight around the world in 1924, letter from William Curry, Director of Air Force Museum dated , February 15, 1967
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 31
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 31
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:
February 15, 1967
Letter and photograph from Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, February 7, 1967
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 35
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 35
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:
February 7, 1967
Letter from Oklahoma Governor Dewey F. Bartlett, February 15, 1967
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 36
Scope and Contents
NASA spacewalking photo on same page in binder.
Dates:
February 15, 1967
Letter from American Ambassador, J. Wesley Jones , February 11, 1968
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 37
Scope and Contents
(NASA spacewalking photo on same page in binder.)
Dates:
February 11, 1968
Certificate - U.S. Naval School, Underwater Swimmers, U.S. Naval Base, Key West, Florida, certify that Neil Armstrong satisfactorily completed a 40 hour course in skin and scuba diving under the sanction of the National Association of Underwater Instructors, April 14, 1967, and an Identification Card, successfully completed the National YMCA Scuba Diving Course, April 14, 1967
Item — Box: 8a, Folder: 44
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1, File 2, Item 44
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:
April 14, 1967
Gemini Program Files, 1952 - 2005
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents
The Gemini Program files include a small selection of personal correspondence and a wide range of working documents. Personal items consist of congratulatory correspondence from family and colleagues at NASA. The working documents begin with materials related to the systems of Gemini spacecraft, equipment, and basic operating procedures. Technical documents detailing Gemini systems are followed by training materials used by Neil Armstrong during the Gemini program. The arrangement of this...
Dates:
1952 - 2005
Correspondence, 1963 - 1968
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents
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 - 1968
Neil A. Armstrong papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents
The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates:
1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012