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Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers 17.7 Cubic Feet 9 boxes; 17 oversize folders

Corson, Blake W., Jr. (Blake Wilson), 1908-1991
The Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers are comprised of professional and personal files, correspondence, and published materials from 1861-1984 (bulk, 1934-1979), primarily relating to Corson's (1908-1991) career as an engineer at NASA Langley.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Carl T. Herakovich Papers 1 Cubic Feet 1 box

Herakovich, Carl T.
The collection includes budget and renewal reports for the Composite Materials Research and Education Program at Virginia Tech, for which Carl T. Herakovich served as the co-director from 1974 to 1984. The collection also contains similar proposals for several other similar ventures.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Christopher C. Kraft Papers 28 Cubic Feet 27 boxes; 6 folders [plus 2 boxes of duplicate materials]

Kraft, Christopher C. (Christopher Columbus), 1924-2019
The Christopher C. Kraft Papers 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. Kraft (1924-2019) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1944 and went on to become NASA's first flight director and the director of the Johnson Space Center.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

David Low ephemera related to the NASA Shuttle Program 2 Item

Low, David

This collection contains a Washington and Lee banner that David Low, a Washington and Lee alumnus, took with him aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle, Endeavour for 9 days, 23 hours, and 45 minutes. There is also a framed photographic print of the Atlantis space shuttle that Low presented to W&L President James Delane Wilson. Low autographed the photograph's mat.

  1. Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Earl A. Thornton Papers 5.7 Cubic Feet 11 boxes

Thornton, Earl A. (Earl Arthur), 1936-
The collection includes research files, personal notes, audio recordings, videocassettes, photographs, and publications collected by engineer and professor Earl A. Thornton on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Edward C. Polhamus Papers 0.4 Cubic Feet 1 box

Polhamus, Edward C. (Edward Charles), 1923-2001
Edward C. Polhamus (1923-2001) was an aeronautical engineer active in aerodynamics research related to the development of high-speed aircraft. The collection include reprints of articles and reports by Polhamus, correspondence, notebooks, photographs relating to his patents, and materials relating to his Wright Brothers lectureship.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hartley A. Soule Papers 3 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 1 oversize folder

Soule, Hartley A. (Hartley Akin), 1904-1988
The collection includes research files, personal notes, film scripts, and publications collected by Hartley A. Soule (1904-1988), an aerospace engineer and NACA/NASA administrator, on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace, particularly on the NACA and NASA programs, including the X-1 and X-15 jets, and the Mercury and Gemini space programs.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

James J. Avitabile Papers 14 Cubic Feet 27 boxes; 2 oversize folders

Avitabile, James J.
This collection contains materials related to the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space exploration programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Containing mostly technical data on spacecraft systems design and operation, the collection provides a detailed look at NASA systems engineering during the early to mid 1960s.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John E. Duberg Papers 4 Cubic Feet 6 boxes, 1 oversize folder

Duberg, John E. (John Edward), 1917-2002
The John E. Duberg Papers span from 1927 to 1980 and include a wide variety of materials reflecting Duberg's career as a research scientist and National Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)/National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) administrator. The bulk of this collection consists of publications and reports. These include reports by Duberg himself and his colleagues, publications by others in the field, and government organizations. The papers also include copies of Duberg's M.S. and Ph.D. theses; drafts of speeches; correspondence; and materials from conferences and workshops attended.
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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