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Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)

 Subject

Subject Source: Local sources

Scope Note: If you use this subject heading, please use the local "Science and Technology" heading, too.

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Henry J. Kelley Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-021
Abstract

The Henry J. Kelley Papers include correspondence, notes, drafts and offprints of publications, teaching materials, and research reports from 1948-1988.

Dates: 1948 - 1988

Christopher C. Kraft Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-001
Abstract

The collection consists of approximately 28 cu. ft. of manuscripts, particularly NACA and NASA reports and documents, meeting notes and agendas, and research materials. A later donation contains the manuscript for 2001 Kraft's autobiography.

Dates: 1941 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1982

F. Edward McLean Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-054
Abstract

Collection contains NASA and NACA related materials and papers.

Dates: 1950 - 1985

Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919-1971 (Ms1987-057)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1987-057
Dates: 1919 - 1971

NASA Project Tapes

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-2001-020
Scope and Content

16 reel to reel tapes of various NASA projects, including news conferences from the Gemini Program, Kennedy [Space Center], John Glenn and various other astronauts. 

Dates: n.d.

C. Wayne Ottinger Paper

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1992-038
Abstract

This collection contains of a draft of a proposal, "Concept Proposal for Preservation of Aerospace Technology Project (PAT) [Improving Technology Preservation Processes]" written by Ottinger and others. Also includes an executive summary, cover letter, and slides of proposal presentation.

Dates: 1992 - 1992

Thornton L. Page Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1983-002
Abstract

Papers of astronomer Thornton L. Page, including biographical material, drafts and published versions of papers, and texts of speeches.

Dates: 1936 - 1983

Otis Jerome Parker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1987-065
Abstract

Technical publications and internal communications from NASA's Langley Research Center, largely relating to Parker's work on "jet shoes" and other devices designed for extravehicular activity propulsion and maneuverability during the Apollo and Skylab projects.

Dates: 1963 - 1975

W. Dale Parker Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1989-093
Abstract Papers of William Dale Parker, management specialist on NASA's Project Gemini, General Motors plant engineer; General Dynamics management specialist; writer; businessman; self-described political consultant, expert on human relations, and genius. Contains correspondence, memorabilia, photos, scrapbooks, and ephemera relating to Parker's life, career and interests, as well as the life and career of his youngest daughter, Jacquelyn Parker, the first female graduate of the U. S. Air Force Test...
Dates: 1914 - 2006

John T. Parsons Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1987-016
Scope and Content Manufacturer; inventor; father of numerical control, or the application of computer technology to manufacturing processes. Produced bombs and land mines for U.S. government during World War II. Conceived a machine tool for automatically producing aircraft structural shapes from punch card/tape input (1946); executed contract to produce the world's first numerical control milling machine (1949) and monitored design and completion of the machine (1950-52). Originated aircraft operation that...
Dates: c.1935-1987