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Box 348

 Container

Contains 1 Collection or Record:

"Purdue" cloth from a Purdue Band uniform, mounted on a board, "Neil Armstrong, In recognition of your ongoing support of and interest in the Purdue University Band Program. In your legendary role as our most "Well-Travelled" member, you reached for the moon, and shared a piece of it with each of us. Your contributions are treasured by us all. Presented this 18th day of", October 1997

 Item — Box: 348, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 18
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 1997