Box 183
Container
Contains 26 Collections and/or Records:
Speeches, Writings, Manuscripts for Review, and Notebooks, 1958 - 2012
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8
Scope and Contents
This series contains all of the speech materials kept by Neil Armstrong throughout his career. The series also includes materials related to speech preparation and writing. The speeches have been retained in and the order in which they were found. Earlier speeches were kept according to the place in which the speech was given or the organization to which he gave the speech. Also housed here is Armstrong’s published writings, which include academic articles, pieces for news and other...
Dates:
1958 - 2012
Speeches, 1968 - 2012
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains manuscripts, drafts, and handwritten editorial notes for speeches delivered by Armstrong throughout his life. Over time, Armstrong used several different filing systems for his speech materials. These various arrangements have been preserved with the label applied by Armstrong himself indicated by enclosure in [brackets]. The sub-series begins with early speeches arranged in binders labeled [A]-[Z] in which speeches are arranged alphabetically according to Armstrong’s...
Dates:
1968 - 2012
Reference Materials, 1966 - 2008
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6
Scope and Contents
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1966 - 2008
"A Rendezvous with Infinity" from Saturday Review World, with note to "note the date →" , February 9, 1974
File — Box: 183, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
February 9, 1974
Collection of witty sayings, from email correspondence, February 5, 2000
File — Box: 183, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
February 5, 2000
News-clippings on education and engineering, 1964 - 1997
File — Box: 183, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1964 - 1997
Second and Third Annual R. P. Davis Lectures on the Practice of Engineering, 1969-1970; and, Sixth and Seventh Annual Edison Lectures, 1973 - 1974
File — Box: 183, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 15
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1973 - 1974
Definitions of "engineer," and "Faith of the Engineer," both , undated
File — Box: 183, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
undated
[English/Quotes], various dates
File — Box: 183, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 17
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
various dates
Environment], various dates
File — Box: 183, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 18
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
various dates
[Essays], circa 1984
File — Box: 183, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 19
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
circa 1984
[Excellence], undated
File — Box: 183, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 20
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
undated
[Golf], 1975 - 1999
File — Box: 183, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 21
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1975 - 1999
[History], 1983 - 1987
File — Box: 183, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 22
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1983 - 1987
[Mathematics], 1985 - 1987
File — Box: 183, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 23
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1985 - 1987
[Predictions], circa 1980s
File — Box: 183, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 24
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
circa 1980s
[Press], circa 1980s
File — Box: 183, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 25
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
circa 1980s
[Quips & Quotes], various dates
File — Box: 183, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 26
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
various dates
[Science Philosophy], 1971 - 1989
File — Box: 183, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 27
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1971 - 1989
[Safety], circa 1987
File — Box: 183, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 28
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
circa 1987
[Sports], undated
File — Box: 183, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 29
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
undated
[Business], 1971 - 1990
File — Box: 183, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 30
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1971 - 1990
[Education], 1966 - 1987
File — Box: 183, Folder: 21
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 31
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1966 - 1987
[Engineering], 1979 - 1981
File — Box: 183, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 32
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
1979 - 1981
Comments on congressional spending and Hurricane Katrina relief requests, circa 2008
File — Box: 183, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Sub-Group 6, File 11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Following the speeches in sub-group six are three boxes of references which appear to be gathered for the purpose of drafting speeches. Reference materials are arranged in alphabetical order by Armstrong's own subject headings.
Dates:
circa 2008