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

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: Jupiter missile
subject: Leaks (Disclosure of information)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: This letter includes an attached letter from Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. which "speaks for itself" regarding the subject Jenkins in writing about. He states that he is writing Bell in "strictest confidence." The letter from Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. details a confidential report on Keller Smith submitted by Jenkins on July 5, 1957. It also includes information regarding Robert K. Bell's "rating" and that it has "not gone without our attention."
creator: Hildebrand, William, Jr.
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: 1957-07
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell and his wife, Carolyn, from 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: This letter addressed to both Robert and his wife details personal correspondence about various daily activities of Jenkins' life.
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: 1957-07-18
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Notes from 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: These notes related to Dr. Wernher von Braun's testimony and knowledge of the situation surrounding Colonel Nickerson. It also includes factual information on the missile program and its switch from Army control to Air Force control.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten notes regarding 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.)
description: Various handwritten notes on aspects of the Nickerson trial including published news articles, the Jupiter missile and army ballistic missile agency, and statements made by Dr. von Braun.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Notes on Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger.
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: These notes contain detailed information about Dr. Ernest Stuhlinger including his background, experience, training, knowledge of John C. Nickerson, Jr., his thoughts on the Wilson Memo, and the Jupiter missile program.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten notes regarding 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.)
description: Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case. These include lists of various aspects related to Nickerson and other witnesses including Dr. von Braun and Dr. Stuhlinger.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten notes regarding 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.)
description: Handwritten notes regarding the Nickerson case. The author is unknown.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Notes of court proceedings.
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: These notes include a summary of the court proceedings, the order in which testimonies were heard or stipulations were read, and a seating chart at the top.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Notes on Colonel John C. 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: Detailed notes that provide information on Colonel John C. Nickerson's career in the military and involvement with the missile program. The information on Nickerson follows his career up until the disclosure of classified materials that led to his court-martial and trial.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

"Summary of Investigation Testimony in 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.)
description: This is the summary of the testimony of a witness in the Nickerson case. He is referred to as "B" throughout the document.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Testimonies
type: Text

Notes from the interrogation of General Medaris and other trial information.
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 includes clarifications from the interrogation of General Medaris and other various information.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

General notes from the case of 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: These handwritten notes include general information from the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. Topics include general information and assessment related to the missile program, particularly in the transfer of the program from Army to Air Force direction. It also includes notes on the postponement of the trial.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten document regarding information for the case of 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 note states that according to "certain rules of evidence" established by the Federal courts, all information that is necessary for the case must be made available "regardless of the classification of the evidence."
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Trial notes during United States vs. 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: These trial notes include information given by a witness named James during his final testimony. James states that he is the one who suggested the name of journalist Drew Pearson to Colonel Nickerson.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten note regarding 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.)
description: This handwritten note states that "he" is unable to inform the court-martial of the "essential components" of the defense without disclosing top secret information.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Direct and cross examination of a witness at the trial 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 handwritten document contains notes for a witness examination by both the prosecution and defense during the trial of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text

Handwritten note regarding 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.)
description: This handwritten note states that Colonel Nickerson "has pleaded guilty." It also notes that there are stipulations in the charges that are duplicates. It also contains the names of various people involved with the case including Dr. Stuhlinger, Dr. von Braun and General Pickering.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 3, Folder 15
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: Notes (documents)
type: Text