Letter to Charles F. Pfeifer from David Bowman.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Publications
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
subject: New York (N.Y.)
description: Bowman writes to Pfeifer about a "two-pager" that he wrote, detailing its contents. He also includes several other of his resume highlights including four novels, playscripts, and other things he has written. Bowman also includes that he is the president of the Tallulah Bankhead Society, a society that honors and celebrates a 1930s actress from Alabama. Bowman is appealing to Pfeifer, a creative film manager, about his recent work on the Nickerson case.
creator: Bowman, David
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1995-02-15
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Index entries under "Nickerson, John Charles, 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: This is a copy of an index that contains entries related to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. and his court martial. The index contains entries that are found in the Army Navy Register and the Army Navy Journal.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
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: Indexes (reference sources)
type: Text

"Senior Officers Debriefing Program."
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.)
subject: Carlisle (Pa.)
description: A conversation between Lieutenant General Austin W. Betts, Colonel Henk, and Colonel Wahle, published as a part fo the US Army Military History Research Collection. This conversation details the "Army versus the Air Force difficulties in the late '50's" during the transfer of the missile and space program. This program switch was the basis of the case United States v. Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. as Nickerson was in charge of the program. This document contain only the portion relative to Colonel Nickerson.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1905-05-23
date: 1971
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Documents
type: Text

"Senior Officers Oral History Program."
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.)
subject: Carlisle (Pa.)
description: A project of the U.S. Army Military History Institute, this contains the interview of Dr. John L. McDaniel by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W. Camp, Jr. from 1985. The interview is about the US Army's first satellite into space. McDaniel brings up the case of Colonel Nickerson relative to the interview. This document contains only the portion of the interview that mentions Colonel Nickerson.
creator: Camp, Joseph W., Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1905-06-07
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Documents
type: Text

Correspondence between David Bowman and Mary B. Dennis.
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.)
subject: Falls Church (Va.)
description: Bowman writes to the U.S. Army Judiciary Clerk of Court Office to request a copy of the transcript of the Nickerson court martial proceedings. Mary B. Dennis, Deputy Clerk of Court responds that a large portion is classified and asks if he wants that material reviewed towards declassification though it would be a lengthy process. She also guides him towards other "publicably available documents" regarding the case. The following letters from Dennis regards the review of the classified transcripts of the Nickerson case and more details about the record of the trial. Bowman's second letter includes a check to pay for the transcripts and the review of the classified material. Dennis writes several more letters regarding more classified prosection exhibits and that Bowman's request to review the classified material has been denied. The final letter is the memo that states that the review has been denied from Deputy Director Robert J. Monahan.
creator: Bowman, David
creator: Dennis, Mary B.
creator: Monahan, Robert J.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1905-06-12
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Memorandums
type: Text

Various correspondence with David Bowman from 1989 to 1991.
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.)
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: These letters to David Bowman, reporter and editorial writer, all pertain to Bowman's story about Colonel John Nickerson. The first letter includes foot notes and states that he sent a copy of the story to a Washington Post writer. The second letter contains additional information relating to the missile program that may be helpful for the story and a diagram of the original prototype for the Explorer I earth satellite. This set of letters also includes the original letter from David Bowman to Brig. Gen. Harold W. Nelson in which Bowman states he finally photocopied the published transcripts of Colonel Nickerson's court martial. Nelson's reponse follows thanking Bowman for sending the series on Colonel Nickerson. The final letter from Colonel Thomas W. Sweeney includes a working bibliography on the Nickerson case and invites him to visit the Military History Institute.
creator: Bowman, David
creator: Green, Bill
creator: McLain, John
creator: Nelson, Harold
creator: Sweeney, Thomas W.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 2, Series 5, Folder 5
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: Correspondence
type: Diagrams
type: Still Image
type: Text

Statement from the defense counsel of 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: This statement insists the charges and specifications against Colonel Nickerson "greatly enlarge on any activities or indiscretion that the Colonel might possibly have committed." The counsel states the Nickerson was simply acting out of enthusiasm to serve the Army. It states that Colonel Charles Zimmer and 1st Lt. Lewis Cole have been assigned to Nickerson's defense.
creator: Cole, Lewis
creator: Zimmer, Charles
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 1
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: Documents
type: Text

Letter to Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson from J. Bancroft Webster.
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: New York (N.Y.)
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Webster writes saying he thinks Wilson does a good job running the nation's defense system and because of that, Webster asks Wilson to evaluate Nickerson's performance of duty and would feel "thoroughly disillusioned to see such a 1st class officer sacked."
creator: Webster, J. Bancroft
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 17
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-06-10
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letters from J. Bancroft Webster.
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: New York (N.Y.)
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Webster sends three copies of the same letter to Congressman Frederic Coudert, Jr., Senator Irving M. Ives, and Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker, asking them to take "an immediate active interest in the pending army court martial" of Colonel John C. Nickerson. He testifies to Nickerson's character and his value to the national defense system.
creator: Webster, J. Bancroft
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 17
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-06-22
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Handwritten letter to 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.)
subject: Sylacauga (Ala.)
subject: Talladega County (Ala.)
description: Nichols writes regarding a letter he received from Lt. Col. Barry that may be of some interest to Bell and the Nickerson case.
creator: Nichols, William
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 17
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-04-25
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Correspondence between William J. Waugh and Jesse M. Alverson.
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.)
subject: Paris (Ky.)
description: Alverson writes to Waugh to submit a question to the asked at the next presidential press conference along with a follow-up question. The question regards the President's opinion on the missile program and Colonel Nickerson's actions. Waugh responds that the Washington bureau will do what it can to get her questions answered.
creator: Alverson, Jesse M., Jr.
creator: Waugh, William J.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 17
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-04
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Telegram to Robert K. Bell from Jesse M. Alverson, 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.)
subject: Paris (Ky.)
description: Alverson, publisher at The Paris Daily Enterprise, telegrams Bell about President Eisenhower.
creator: Alverson, Jesse M., Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 17
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-05-01
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Telegrams
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Ray H. Jenkins.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
subject: Knoxville (Tenn.)
description: Jenkins writes to Bell about Drew Pearson's book, U.S.A.--Second-Class Power?, of which, he mentions, has an entire chapter on Colonel Nickerson.
creator: Jenkins, Ray H.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-12-29
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell 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: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Nickerson writes to Bell about Bell's upcoming trip to Panama in May, 1958. He offers advice for travelling to Panama and various things to expect. He also asks Bell to type the enclosed letter to journalist Drew Pearson, and he called Nickerson asking for the trial record.
creator: Nickerson, John C., Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-04-09
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Jim G. Lucas.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Lucas writes concerning an enclosed document and thoughts regarding Colonel Medaris and the Nickerson case that had closed earlier that year. He closes by thanking Bell and his wife for their hospitality during his last stay in Huntsville.
creator: Lucas, Jim G.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-12-30
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Ray H. Jenkins.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
subject: Knoxville (Tenn.)
description: Jenkins writes to Bell in response to a previous letter. They frequently exchange humorous stories through correspondence and Jenkins states that he will tell another when they meet in person again. Jenkins also expresses longing to get together with the entire defense counsel and their families and looks forward to doing so.
creator: Jenkins, Ray H.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-04-09
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to John C. Nickerson, Jr. 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: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Bell writes in response to a recent letter from Nickerson. Bell details an upcoming trip to visit the Nickersons in Panama and state that they are "looking forward to seeing you."
creator: Bell, Robert K.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-05-02
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Handwritten letter to Robert K. Bell and his wife, Carolyn, 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: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Nickerson writes in reponse to the Bells' letter of November 26. Nickerson writes from his new location in Panama after he was sent there following his court-martial. He details life there and various aspects of his positions. He expresses that he wishes the Bells would visit. In his postscript, Nickerson explains why he has not written for so long.
creator: Nickerson, John C., Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-12-02
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Lt. Col. Charles R. Zimmer from Ray H. Jenkins.
subject: Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States
subject: Defense information, Classified
subject: Intermediate-range ballistic missiles
subject: Letter writing
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Calhoun County (Ala.)
subject: Knoxville (Tenn.)
description: Jenkins writes in reponse to Zimmer's letter of September 27, 1957 about Zimmer's upcoming visit to Knoxville for the Georgia Tech game. Jenkins writes that Bell has also accepted the invitation and will be there as well. This copy of the letter includes a message for Robert K. Bell as it was forwarded to him as well. Jenkins writes about a mutual friend, Kenneth Nugent, who called after the game. Jenkins tells Bell to thank Kenneth for the call and that he is sorry to have missed him.
creator: Jenkins, Ray H.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-09-30
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Edward M. Almond.
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: Anniston (Ala.)
subject: Calhoun County (Ala.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This letter thanks Bell for the courtesy extended to Almond and Major Fergusson's visit to his office and expresses well wishes to Bell's wife. Almond details a few aspects of his stay in Huntsville in this letter.
creator: Almond, Edward M.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 16
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-08-21
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text