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Box 105

 Container

Contains 11 Collections and/or Records:

Family Papers, 1934 - 2007

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2
Scope and Contents The Family Papers series contains materials collected or created by Neil Armstrong's family members, collected genealogy materials, and Boy Scouts of America items. Of particular note, is a scrapbook compiled by his mother, Viola L. Armstrong which contains items related to Armstrong's youth such as his grade school report cards, academic awards, and homework assignments. The series also includes letters from his father, Stephen K. Armstrong, clippings, photographs, and papers his parents...
Dates: 1934 - 2007

Boy Scouts, 1940 - 1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents This sub-series includes Boy Scouts of America related items primarily from Neil A. Armstrong's participation in the organization as a youth. A few items relate to Armstrong's continued interactions with the Boy Scouts organization during and following his NASA career.Among Armstrong's Boy Scout items are various certificates; merit badge certificates and applications, including a "space exploration" certificate issued September 1969, First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, Star...
Dates: 1940 - 1971

Merit badge applications (camping, astronomy, bird study and canoeing), Shawnee Council, Incorporated, Boy Scouts of America, 1944 - 1947

 File — Box: 105, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, File 9
Scope and Contents Nine small sheets of notes Armstrong took for his bird study badge; note from camp counselor, J.R. Needles stating Armstrong met requirements for athletics merit badge.
Dates: 1944 - 1947

Correspondence to Armstrong from scouts around the world, 1969 - 1970

 File — Box: 105, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, File 10
Scope and Contents Some of the correspondence has badges, bookmarks, etc. attached.
Dates: 1969 - 1970

Boys Scouts of America Troop Leaders Warrant, scout Neil Armstrong, Jr. Assistant Scoutmaster, approved, Shawnee Council, October 31, 1946

 File — Box: 105, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, File 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes Boy Scouts of America related items primarily from Neil A. Armstrong's participation in the organization as a youth. A few items relate to Armstrong's continued interactions with the Boy Scouts organization during and following his NASA career.Among Armstrong's Boy Scout items are various certificates; merit badge certificates and applications, including a "space exploration" certificate issued September 1969, First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, Star...
Dates: October 31, 1946

Philmont Scout Ranch map, circa 1940s

 Item — Box: 105, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes Boy Scouts of America related items primarily from Neil A. Armstrong's participation in the organization as a youth. A few items relate to Armstrong's continued interactions with the Boy Scouts organization during and following his NASA career.Among Armstrong's Boy Scout items are various certificates; merit badge certificates and applications, including a "space exploration" certificate issued September 1969, First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, Star...
Dates: circa 1940s

Photograph, black and white, "Your Pal Gus", September 13, 1946

 Item — Box: 105, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, Item 5
Scope and Contents (Gus in scout uniform.)
Dates: September 13, 1946

Photographs, black and white, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins receiving awards in Thailand (?), circa 1969

 File — Box: 105, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, File 12
Scope and Contents Three photographs originally located in Armstrong's file with scout material, and have been retained there.
Dates: circa 1969

Certificate, Shawnee Council No. 452, Boy Scouts of America, Lima, Ohio, Camp Neil Armstrong", September 4, 1969

 Item — Box: 105, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes Boy Scouts of America related items primarily from Neil A. Armstrong's participation in the organization as a youth. A few items relate to Armstrong's continued interactions with the Boy Scouts organization during and following his NASA career.Among Armstrong's Boy Scout items are various certificates; merit badge certificates and applications, including a "space exploration" certificate issued September 1969, First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, Star...
Dates: September 4, 1969

Eagle Scout medal from the Boy Scouts of Japan, circa 1969

 Item — Box: 105, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 2, Sub-Series 4, Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes Boy Scouts of America related items primarily from Neil A. Armstrong's participation in the organization as a youth. A few items relate to Armstrong's continued interactions with the Boy Scouts organization during and following his NASA career.Among Armstrong's Boy Scout items are various certificates; merit badge certificates and applications, including a "space exploration" certificate issued September 1969, First Class Scout, Second Class Scout, Star...
Dates: circa 1969

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