Saturn project
F-1 Engine
Letter to Hugh Odishaw from Donald Hornig regarding a previous meeting as well as an F-1 engine report.
Dryden, Hugh L.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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Correspondence
Contracts
Letter to Wernher von Braun from D. Brainerd Holmes. Contains C-5 definitive contract schedules.
Holmes, D. Brainerd.
Letter to Drew Pearson from Robert K. Bell.
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
Defense information, Classified
Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
Jupiter missile
Leaks (Disclosure of information)
Huntsville (Ala.)
Madison County (Ala.)
This handwritten letter to Drew Pearson from Robert K. Bell details Colonel Nickerson's dealings with Pearson and the "Considerations on the Wilson Memorandum" that contained classified information.
Bell, Robert K.
Letter to E. L. Love from G. E. Baxter of Baxter Brothers Contractors and Builders.
Building
Construction
This letter states that Baxter Brothers will furnish the material and labor for the construction of the Hutchens' building for $23,000.00.
Baxter, G. E.
Letter to Ed Willis, Jr. from Robert K. Bell.
Birmingham (Ala.)
Jefferson County (Ala.)
Bell writes to thank Willis for his support in the Nickerson case.
House selling
Real estate agent
Hot Springs (Ark.)
Texarkana (Tex.)
H. T. Mays requests Ella Davis to send her the information and lowest selling price of the property next to hers owned by Ella in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mays, H. T.
Letter to Ellen Newman from William Newman.
Family
Letter writing
Will writes to Ellen about his trip to Canada. He includes various activities and details of the weather.
Newman, W. W.
Letter to General Matthew B. Ridgeway from Ray H. Jenkins.
Knoxville (Tenn.)
Pittsburg (Pa.)
Jenkins writes to Ridgeway in response to his letter to Charles Zimmer that his testimony would not be relevant and admissible in the case of Colonel Nickerson. Jenkins details in his letter why Ridgeway should reconsider and awaits his reply with interest.
Jenkins, Ray H.
Letter to General Matthew B. Ridgway from Lt. Colonel Charles R. Zimmer.
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
These documents include the draft of the letter and the final letter. Zimmer writes to Ridgway regarding his testimony and its importance in the Nickerson trial. Zimmer also asks for Ridgway's opinion on the "necessity of an Army commander exercising immediate and direct control" over defense weapons.
Zimmer, Charles R.
Letter to George and Christel McCanless thanking them for their donation to "the University of Alabama at its Huntsville Campus."
Rose, Frank Anthony, 1920-1991
McCanless, Christel Ludewig
McCanless, George F., Jr.
Fund raising
University of Alabama
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Letter to give notice of a list of books missing from the library.
Academic libraries--Book lists
Academic libraries--Circulation and loans
The letter notes that the books were deemed missing by consulting the fall inventory and that the recipient should carefully examine the list to determine what items should be replaced.
Letter to Harry Dannanbaum from Oscar Goldsmith.
Gifts
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Oscar Goldsmith informs Harry that he is sending a silver cup for the new baby in Helen's family and, because he does not have their address, is requesting that Harry deliver it for him.
Goldsmith, Oscar
Letter to Harry M. Ayers from Edward M. Almond.
Anniston (Ala.)
Calhoun County (Ala.)
Almond writes to Ayers stating that he believes Nickerson is still a "valuable man to the U.S. services" and thanks Ayers for his interest in the matter.
Almond, Edward M.
Letter to Harry M. Ayers from William S. Pritchard.
Pritchard writes to Ayers in response to his January 4, 1958 letter regarding the reinstatement of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. He details what he believes to be "the exact facts in the Nickerson case." He states that Nickerson was in violation of Army orders and therefore is not qualified to serve in a facility like Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
Pritchard, William S.
Letter to Honorable James E. Webb, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration from W. K. Wilson, Jr.
Lunar Module
Letter to James Webb from W. K. Wilson regarding one of his studies.
Wilson, W. K.
Correspondences
Letter to Ike Schiffman from Stein Brothers Bankers.
Banks and banking
Cotton manufacture--United States
Interest
Selling--Cotton
Letter to Ike Schiffman regarding money and interest. Written on Stein Brothers Bankers letterhead.
Stein Brokers Bankers
Letter to J. P. Fuller from Lewis Douglass.
Business
Land use
Lewis Douglass writes to J. P. Fuller authorizing I. Schiffman to take control of his land.
Douglass, Lewis
Letter to James A. Pickering from John "Jack" Nickerson.
Atlanta (Ga.)
Nickerson thanks Pickering for the letters of support sent to his defense counsel. He also discusses ballistic surface-to-surface missiles and "scientific progress". He ends by requesting a deposition as Pickering will be in Europe in May, when the trial is scheduled to happen.
Nickerson, John C., Jr.
Letter to James M. Adams, C. C. Clay, and William Acklen from Abner Tate.
Courts--United States--Cases
Evidence (Law)
Homicide Investigation
Trials (Murder)--United States
This letter, written on September 4, 1855, contains information regarding several murders the occurred at the [sic] House between 1841 and 1846, as reported by D. H. Bingham. He further details the arrest and imprisonment of a Mr. John Gordon in relation to the murders, and his appearing in court. Possible information regarding the burial of the murdered men are offered in the letter as well. The letter ends with Abner Tate discussing the validity of certain confessions as many "delight" in "destroying the reputations of others."
Tate, Abner
Series I, Sub Series B, Box 4, Folder 10
Letter to Jesse M. Alverson from W. L. Beale, Jr.
Paris (Ky.)
Beale writes to Alverson, the editor of The Daily Enterprise, regarding potential questions Alverson wants to ask President Eisenhower.
Beale, W. L., Jr.