Letter and draft of letter to the Chief of Manpower Office from Patrick W. Richardson.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Richardson writes to the Chief of Manpower prior to Nickerson's letter to the Chief of Manpower of July 25. Richardson states that the orders that Nickerson is not to use duty time to modify the sentence imposed upon him or for appeal is inappropriate and "perhaps illegal". He also states that Nickerson's assignment to the ABMA is unfair and, like Nickerson, requests that he be re-assigned to Redstone Arsenal "until all legal proceedings in this case are complete."
creator: Richardson, Patrick W.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 9
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-07-19
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Colonel Nickerson and his wife, Carol, from Robert K. Bell.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Bell writes to the Nickersons who now live in Panama on a two-year assignment. Bell updates Nickerson on events that happened since the last time he wrote. He details the outrage directed towards Charles Wilson, the Secretary of Defense. He states that he is saving "pertinent clippings from several newspapers" to send to Nickerson to help provide background to the latest events. Bell writes of many people who are advocating for Nickerson's return and vindication.
creator: Bell, Robert K.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 9
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-02-05
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to the Chief of Manpower Office from Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Nickerson writes to the Chief of Manpower requesting a re-assignment on a temporary basis following his recent trial by court-martial at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Nickerson reported back to duty on July 11, 1957 and writes that his newly assigned duties are "of relatively no importance to the Army of to ABMA." Nickerson requests a new assignment that allows him back at Redstone Arsenal.
creator: Nickerson, John C., Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 9
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-07-25
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Photo of General John Bruce Medaris and another man in an Army uniform.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of General John Bruce Medaris.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Medaris assumed command of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in 1955 under which Dr. Wernher von Braun and the German Rocket Team developed the Jupiter missile in 1958. On the back of the photo is written: "Medaris".
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Jupiter pre-launch activities.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This photo shows the Jupiter missile as it is prepared for launch. On the back there is a sticky note that reads: "JUPITER Pre-Launch Activities".
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of the court room from the Nickerson case.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Carol Nickerson.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Carol Nickerson was the wife of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Front page of The Huntsville Times from February 1, 1958.
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Publications
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Topics included on the front page of this newspaper include the Jupiter missile developed by the German Rocket Team and the announcement that it had circled the globe, and other various space topics.
creator: The Huntsville Times
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-02-01
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Newspapers
type: Still Image
type: Text

Photo of Dr. Wernher von Braun.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: On back written in pencil: "Dr. Wernher von Braun".
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of General John Bruce Medaris, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and associates.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: On back: "Key associates of vonBraun.Dr., pose with Maj. General. Medaris, J.B., immediately prior to the latters retirement from the Army in the fall of 1959.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1965-01-14
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Dr. Wernher von Braun.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. with his family.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Ernst Stuhlinger speaking to the press.
subject: Stuhlinger, Ernst, 1913-2008
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photos of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. with press.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. with his family.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Colonel John C. Nickerson married Carol Nickerson (right). Together, they had four children. Two of his children are pictured here.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Two copies of a photo of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Robert K. Bell, and Ray H. Jenkins.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Pictured in this photo is Colonel Nickerson (left), Robert K. Bell (middle, standing), and Ray H. Jenkins (right).
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Robert K. Bell and Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Robert K. Bell (left) was an attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama. He would form a part of Nickerson's (right) defense counsel in 1957 along with Ray H. Jenkins, Lt. Col. Charles Zimmer, and Lt. Lewis G. Cole.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
rights: This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.
relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Dr. Wernher von Braun.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Dr. Wernher von Braun was a part of the German Rocket Team that developed the Jupiter missile in 1958 under General John Bruce Medaris.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
rights: This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.
relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image

Photo of Ray H. Jenkins surrounded by press.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Ray H. Jenkins (center) was a lawyer that, along with Robert K. Bell, Lt. Col. Charles Zimmer, and Lt. Lewis G. Cole, would make up Nickerson's defense counsel for his court martial trial. Jenkins was considered the best lawyer in East Tennessee and appeared on the cover of Time magazine on May 17, 1954 during the Army-McCarthy hearings.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 8
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Photographs
type: Still Image