Box 379a

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...

Scope and Contents This sub-series brings together a variety of objects collected by Neil Armstrong throughout his life. There is a wide range of different artifacts here, including a piece of the Berlin Wall, items from Armstrong's military career, Boy Scout memorabilia, two magic kits and a model train set from his youth, a segment of the Graf Zeppelin, a signed drawing of professional baseball player Bob Feller, as well as many business cards, decals, and patches from a variety of events and organizations.

Scope and Contents Contents include: pin – "Neil Armstrong, Moon Deputy, Essex County Sheriff's Department, N.J.;" metal nametag, "Life Member American Fighter Pilots Association, Honorary;" small envelope of business cards, "Neil A. Armstrong, United States of America;" various adhesive and cloth patches; two small gold stars on military bars; F-105 Pilot's card, December 17, 1959; Membership card, The Soaring Society of America, Inc., June 30, 1979; Mach Buster's Club – USAF F-100 Super Sabre, undated; Badge,...