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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
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Virginia Tech
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Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Samuel Herrick Papers

ca. 85 Cubic Feet 74 boxes, 1 oversize folder
Samuel Herrick was an astronomer who specialized in celestial mechanics, generally recognized as the founder of the field of astrodynamics. His papers consist of correspondence, notes, drafts of publications, files relating to students and courses, and reprints of the works of others in astronomy and space sciences. Other highlights include Herrick's consulting files for projects such as NASA's Project Mercury, the film ""The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951), and private industry. This collection is part of the Archives of American Aerospace Exploration at Virginia Tech.
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Samuel Herrick Papers ca. 85 Cubic Feet 74 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Herrick, Samuel, 1911-1974
Samuel Herrick was an astronomer who specialized in celestial mechanics, generally recognized as the founder of the field of astrodynamics. His papers consist of correspondence, notes, drafts of publications, files relating to students and courses, and reprints of the works of others in astronomy and space sciences. Other highlights include Herrick's consulting files for projects such as NASA's Project Mercury, the film ""The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951), and private industry. This collection is part of the Archives of American Aerospace Exploration at Virginia Tech.

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