Box 105
Container
Contains 4 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
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
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
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