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Box 348

 Container

Contains 8 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

Purdue University School of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award, May 1967

 Item — Box: 348, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 15
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 1967

Certificate, Purdue University, Silver Anniversary of Armstrong’s graduation, April 27, 1980

 Item — Box: 348, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 16
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: April 27, 1980

Purdue University Band Distinguished Alumni Award, circa 1991

 Item — Box: 348, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 17
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 1991

"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

"Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Purdue University," development plans, September 2004

 Item — Box: 348, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 19
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: September 2004

Purdue Foundation commendation

 Item — Box: 348, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 20
Scope and Contents Recognizing Armstrong's participation on the Board of Governors of the Purdue Foundation and, on behalf of the institution, commend this service for its lasting benefits to Purdue University, signed by Purdue President Steven C. Beering and Win Hentchel, Secretary.
Dates: 1969 - 2011