Box 346
Container
Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:
Artifacts, 1920 - 2011
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11
Scope and Contents
The artifacts series houses items of various sizes and in a variety of media, and includes artwork, awards, memorabilia, and some collected items most likely from Neil Armstrong's youth. Much of the artwork came as gifts to Armstrong from colleagues, friends, and admirers. Also included in the series are plaques and awards granted to Armstrong for his service in the NASA manned space program, as well as his professional career at the University of Cincinnati and as a member of several...
Dates:
1920 - 2011
Awards and Plaques, 1969 - 2011
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
1969 - 2011
Honorary citizen certificate from the City of West Monroe, Louisiana, July 11, 1969
Item — Box: 346, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
July 11, 1969
Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers, Inc. honorary membership certificate, October 10, 1969
Item — Box: 346, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
October 10, 1969
Boy Scouts of Korea Honorable Citation for the Lunar Mission, circa November 1969
File — Box: 346, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
circa November 1969
City of West Lafayette, IN declaration of Armstrong as "Man of the Century", January 9, 1970
Item — Box: 346, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
January 9, 1970
Certificate, Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company 1774, Alexandria, Virginia (honorary life member), February 22, 1970
Item — Box: 346, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
February 22, 1970
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Kent State University, Honorary membership certificate, May 11, 1973
Item — Box: 346, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
May 11, 1973
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, certificate of appreciation for 25 years of service, circa 1974
Item — Box: 346, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
circa 1974
Purdue Alumni Association Lifetime Membership Certificate, February 13, 1975
Item — Box: 346, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
February 13, 1975
"National Research Council, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board Certificate of Appreciation", circa 1981
Item — Box: 346, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
circa 1981
The American Astronautical Society electing Armstrong as a Fellow, undated
Item — Box: 346, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
undated
Golden Legion of Phi Delta Theta, celebrating 50 years of Armstrong's membership in the fraternity, circa 2003
Item — Box: 346, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The sub-series contains a selection of awards and plaques received by Armstrong throughout his career. Of note are several awards from Purdue University, including distinguished alumni awards from the School of Engineering, the University Band, as well as Armstrong's Order of the Griffin certificate commemorating his reception of Purdue's highest honor. Also housed here are items from Armstrong'’s NASA career, including his NACA experimental test pilot materials, along with awards associated...
Dates:
circa 2003
2010 Reagan Distinguished American Award, Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA , October 27, 2010
Item — Box: 346, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 12
Scope and Contents
Includes program, correspondence related to a signed lunar aircraft model (not in this collection) and contribution to the Purdue Research Foundation, and speech.
Dates:
October 27, 2010