Von Braun, Wernher, 1912-1977
Astronomical observatories
Astronomy--United States
Rocket City Astronomical Association
Scientists--United States
Telescopes
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
The pamphlet includes a reprint of an article from RCAA publication Space Journal, a history of the organization with photos, and membership information.
Vitra Engineering Company
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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Pamphlets
Text
Letter from Christel Ludewig in Montevallo, Alabama to Hermann and Emmy Ludewig in Huntsville, Alabama.
Ludewig, Emmy Jaglitz
Ludewig, Hermann R. R.
McCanless, Christel Ludewig
McCanless, George F., Jr.
College students
Project Mercury (U.S.)
Space race--United States--History--20th century
University of Montevallo
Montevallo (Ala.)
In the letter, Christel congratulates her father on the success of Alan Shepard's flight as the first American in space and comments on aspects of her life as a college student.
Correspondence