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Box 96

 Container

Contains 14 Collections and/or Records:

Artifacts, 1948 - 2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10
Scope and Contents This series contains artifacts divided into six categories: artwork, awards and plaques, medals, commemorative coins and stamps, commemorative memorabilia, and certificates and honorary degrees. Materials pertain to NASA and the Gemini and Apollo programs, either in a contemporary or commemorative sense, as well as numerous awards Cernan received in recognition of his NASA career and post-NASA accomplishments. Also included are multiple doctorates awarded to Cernan by various institutions...
Dates: 1948 - 2012

Certificates and Honorary Degrees, 1967 - 2012

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: 1967 - 2012

Commemorative certificate for ascending the Great Wall of China, July 12, 2012

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: July 12, 2012

Honorary Doctor of Laws, Gonzaga University, February 20, 1987

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: February 20, 1987

Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western State University, August 13, 1969

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: August 13, 1969

Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award, Purdue University, May 6, 1967

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: May 6, 1967

Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western State University, undated

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: undated

Honorary Doctor of Engineering, Drexel University, June 3, 1978

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: June 3, 1978

Commemorative Medal of the President of the Czech Republic, October 28, 2001

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: October 28, 2001

Honorary Doctor of Engineering, Purdue University, June 7, 1970

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: June 7, 1970

The Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, October 3, 2006

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: October 3, 2006

Information packet for Mr. and Mrs. Cernan regarding Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, October 3, 2006

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: October 3, 2006

National Aviation and Space Exploration Wall of Honor, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, October 1, 2003

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: October 1, 2003

Honorary Appointment as Admiral of the Georgia Navy, January 11, 1967

 Item — Box: 96, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 10, Sub-Series 6, Item 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series contains a few certificates, a Wright Brothers "Master Pilot" Award, and the paperwork associated with the award. There are also various honorary degrees received by Cernan, including the Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from Purdue University, the hood, and a Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumnus Award.
Dates: January 11, 1967