Box 351
Container
Contains 11 Results:
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 Order of the Griffin framed certificate with gold Griffin pin and Purdue Band pin, circa October 1994
Item — Box: 351, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 32
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 October 1994
Distinguished Alumni Award from Purdue University Alumni Association, October 23, 1999
Item — Box: 351, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 33
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 23, 1999
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Appreciation Certificate commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight, circa December 2003
Item — Box: 351, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 34
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 December 2003
The Guild of Pilots and Navigators Guild Award of Honour, October 26, 2006
Item — Box: 351, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 35
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 26, 2006
Poetic tribute and commemoration read into the record of the U.S. House of Representatives, signed by poets Albert Casey Caswell, circa 2009
Item — Box: 351, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 36
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 2009
Wooden paddle, "Presented to Mr. Neil Armstrong – Legends of Aerospace Tour, From the Captain and Crew of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)", October 9 - 10, 2010
Item — Box: 351, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 37
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 9 - 10, 2010
Congress of the United States, official decree congratulating Armstrong upon receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, November 16, 2011
Item — Box: 351, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 38
Scope and Contents
(Includes a small booklet, "The Congressional Gold Medal, honoring John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin.")
Dates:
November 16, 2011
Certificate of Honor for Distinguished Service from Airmen's Squadron of Disabled American Veterans, undated
Item — Box: 351, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 2, Item 39
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
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