Box 30
Container
Contains 26 Collections and/or Records:
Writings and Speeches, 1934 - 2016
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4
Scope and Contents
The first sub-series, Articles and Speeches, contains published articles written by and interviews with Eugene Cernan in which he reflects upon his experiences as an astronaut, as well as the Apollo program. Also included is a transcript of speeches by various astronauts, including Cernan, from a 20th anniversary celebration for Apollo held at the NASA Johnson Space Center in July, 1989, as well as drafts of Cernan's eulogy for Neil Armstrong, delivered at Armstrong's memorial service on...
Dates:
1934 - 2016
The Last Man on the Moon Files, 1934 - 2001
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains research materials and records pertaining to the production of Eugene Cernan's autobiography, The Last Man on the Moon, co-written with Don Davis. Included are Cernan's personal research files, comprised of numerous records from Cernan's service in the United States Navy and as an astronaut. Cernan compiled these materials in the process of researching and writing, The Last Man on the Moon, and they have been retained in the order received. In particular,...
Dates:
1934 - 2001
[G-9 June 4, Sat], Gemini IX related newspaper coverage, 1966
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 49
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
1966
[G-9 June 5, Sun], Gemini IX related newspaper coverage and records , 1966
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 50
Scope and Contents
Includes five pages of personal account by Clara Cook (Grandmother ?).
Dates:
1966
[Gem 10, 11, 12], newspaper coverage related to Post-Gemini IX Missions , 1966
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 51
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
1966
[Germans (von Braun)], research on Wernher von Braun, 1977 - 1998
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 52
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten notes by Cernan and a booklet that features Wernher von Braun.
Dates:
1977 - 1998
[Gordon, Dick], research notes on Dick Gordon, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 53
Scope and Contents
Only includes a very small piece of paper with one typed sentence.
Dates:
undated
[Houston (Trips)], travel notes and maps for Houston, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 54
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[Kansas Cosmosphere], research notes related to Kansas Cosmosphere, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 55
Scope and Contents
Cernan's handwritten notes.
Dates:
undated
[Khrushchev], research notes related to Nikita Khrushchev, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 56
Scope and Contents
Cernan's handwritten notes.
Dates:
undated
[L.E.M.], research and notes related to Lunar Lander, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 57
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[Monkeys], research on use of monkeys in space flight, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 58
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[Navy], research and notes on experiences in United States Navy, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 59
Scope and Contents
Includes Cernan's handwritten notes.
Dates:
undated
[NASA], research on NASA history, undated
Item — Box: 30, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 60
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[NASA – 1st Year], research notes on early NASA experiences, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 61
Scope and Contents
Includes nine sheets of Cernan's handwritten notes.
Dates:
undated
[Selection], newspaper coverage and correspondence related to Cernan's selection for Manned Spaceflight Program , 1963
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 62
Scope and Contents
Includes Cernan's selection letter for astronaut training, October 16, 1963, and letter from Barbara Cernan to unknown recipients (likely relatives) regarding Cernan's selection, circa 1963.
Dates:
1963
Cernan's personal research files for book, 1934 - 1998
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
1934 - 1998
[Shirra, Wally], Wally Shirra related research and notes, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 64
Scope and Contents
Includes Cernan's handwritten notes, labeled, "TV Notes Pensacola."
Dates:
undated
[Simulators], Research on Apollo Program Simulators, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 65
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[Skylab], Newspaper Coverage of Skylab, 1973
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 66
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
1973
[Stafford, Tom], Research Notes Related to Tom Stafford, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 26
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 67
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten notes and typed text.
Dates:
undated
NASA related correspondence and newspaper coverage, 1964
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 68
Scope and Contents
Includes letters of thanks to Cernan for appearnaces, along with an article titled, "An Exclusive Peek Inside the New Astronaut's Classroom," by Art Hoppe, dated February 2, 1964.
Dates:
1964
[Training], research related to survival training, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 29
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 69
Scope and Contents
One article, and Cernan is mentioned in it.
Dates:
undated
[Vietnam], research related to Vietnam, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 30
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 70
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated
[Wives], research related to Charlie and Dotty Duke, undated
File — Box: 30, Folder: 31
Identifier: MSA 288, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 71
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes Cernan's personal research for The Last Man on the Moon.
Dates:
undated