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Box 349

 Container

Contains 12 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

Square of green marble engraved by Eaton printer products, undated

 File — Box: 349, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 21
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

Small crystal commemorative plaque reproducing the FAA aircraft type certificate for the Gates Learjet A10CE, circa 1981

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 22
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

No. 26 framed shield of Los Scout de la Patria, circa1969

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 23
Scope and Contents (The highest achievement in the Argentine Boy Scouts, with original box.)
Dates: circa1969

NASA Plaque for X-15 research from Edward's Flight Research Center, circa 1961

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 24
Scope and Contents (With insignia made with silver used in X-15 systems.)
Dates: circa 1961

Joe Tiller Chapter of Northwest Indiana National Football Foundation Outstanding American and Representative of Northwest Indiana award and award dinner program, June 16, 2011

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 25
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: June 16, 2011

An official Fisher Space Pen, with case, undated

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 26
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

Commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of the Beech Aircraft Corporation, circa 1982

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 27
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 1982

Certificate from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, circa 1972 - 1973

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 28
Scope and Contents Acknowledging Armstrong's receipt of the Spirit of St. Louis Medal with correspondence from Otto Fedor who accepted the award on Armstrong's behalf.
Dates: circa 1972 - 1973

Nomination for the Ancient Golden Cross of Honor and Merit, from the Sovereign order of the Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem Knights of Malta, circa June 1969

 Item — Box: 349, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 29
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 June 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