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Box 371

 Container

Contains 4 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

Textiles, 1955 - 1999

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 11
Scope and Contents This sub-series includes graduation gowns worn by Armstrong for commencement ceremonies. Also of interest is a commemorative jacket from Purdue University's 1999 Astronaut Reunion.
Dates: 1955 - 1999

Black gown and cap by Fifth Avenue, undated

 Item — Box: 371
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 11, Sub-Series 11, Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series includes graduation gowns worn by Armstrong for commencement ceremonies. Also of interest is a commemorative jacket from Purdue University's 1999 Astronaut Reunion.
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