von Braun, Wernher (Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun), 1912-1977
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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Book; The Rocket Team, From the V-2 to the Saturn moon rocket -- the inside story of how a small group of engineers changed world history, 1979
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Identifier: 07.018.001
Overview
A complete history of the von Braun team, this biography covers the group of scientists and engineers who led the United States’ development of rocket science and technology from the end of World War II to the end of the space race. Responsible for developing and engineering the rockets behind Projects Mercury, Project Gemini, and Project Apollo, this is the only authoritative account of the Rocket Team. The accompanying DVD includes rare historical footage of many prominent figures from the...
Dates:
1979
Letter, James W. Baxley, LTC (Retired), Letter Describes First Days of White Sands Proving Ground with Details on Primitive Living Conditions for Personnel (Outside Shower Stall), LTC Turner's Headquarters in Las Cruces, NM, Driver for Dr. Wernher von Braun., undated
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Identifier: 96.003.487
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undated
Photo, Black + White, 8x10: Dedication of Robert H. Goddard Exhibition Hall and Paul Horgan Gallery, undated
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Identifier: 06.088.226
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undated