"Statement of the 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: Addressed to the "Gentlemen of the court", this statement outlines the reason for the trial and ends stating, "Colonel Nickerson pleads not guilty to all the charges and specifications."
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: Documents
type: Text

Contact information for Drew Pearson.
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: Handwritten contact information for Drew Pearson. Pearson was the journalist whom make Nickerson's classified documents public.
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: Documents
type: Text

"Run Down on Department of Army IG Report."
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 the Army missile program and other information pertaining to the case 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: Documents
type: Text

Two handwritten copies of notes of the Nickerson trial.
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 copies contain the testimony of Mr. Weisman.
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: Documents
type: Text

Letter to Donald A. Quarles from Alexander.
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: Washington (D.C.)
description: Alexander writes to thank Quarles for making the arrangements that allowed him and his party to "see so many things of interest in the guided missile field." He adds that Lieutenant Colonel Nickerson was very "helpful and informative".
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1954-07-29
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Ray H. Jenkins from Estes Kefauver and enclosed copies of letters.
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: Knoxville (Tenn.)
subject: Washington (D.C.)
description: Kefauver writes to Jenkins stating that he has enclosed the letter from the Department of the Army regarding the Nickerson case. The following letter addressed to Senator Kefauver is from Major General J. H. Michaelis. In it Michaelis writes that after consideration, the disclosure of certain documents is "too minimal to justify directing or advising the convening authority to drop the charges." He also writes that non-judicial punishment would be "legally objectionable" as Nickerson's offense is not minor. The last letter states the same regarding the dropping of the charges.
creator: Brucker, Wilber M.
creator: Kefauver, Estes
creator: Michaelis, J. H.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-05
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Harry M. Ayers from William S. Pritchard.
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: 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.
creator: Pritchard, William S.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-01-07
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Harry M. Ayers 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: 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.
creator: Almond, Edward M.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-01-15
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Harry M. Ayers.
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: Ayers writes regarding a wire from General Edward Almond to the National Department of the American Legion "calling on Eisenhower to exonerate our good friend Colonel John Nickerson."
creator: Ayers, Harry M.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-01-04
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Correspondence between George Huddleston, Jr., Lieutenant General Edward M. Almond, and Carl Vinson.
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: Almond writes to Huddleston in an attempt to get Nickerson brought back from exile in Panama. Huddleston agrees with Almond in his response and says he will do his best to advocate for Nickerson's testimony on the missile program and will bring the matter to the attention of the Chairman, Honorable Carl Vinson. Huddleston's following letter of January 25, 1958 states that Carl Vinson does not believe having Nickerson as a witness is advisable. Huddlestone attaches a copy of Vinson's letter that explains this. Almond writes in response to the decision with his thoughts on the matter and believes that "all service officers will step gingerly in their testimony" so as not to "stick their necks out as General Gavin and Colonel Nickerson have already done."
creator: Almond, Edward M.
creator: Huddleston, George, Jr.
creator: Vinson, Carl
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1958-01
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to the defense counsel from John E. Moss.
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: Moss writes in response to the defense counsel's request of March 25, 1957 for information from the House Government Information Subcommittee. Moss states that all published hearings and reports on the subject are being mailed separately.
creator: Moss, John E.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-03-28
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter from Michael G. Smith.
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: Barnwell (S.C.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Smith writes to "Pat" with information as the former president of the court-martial, that would be beneficial to the defense counsel. "Pat" most likely is one of the members of the defense counsel as Smith refers to "you and Buster" several times throughout his letter, "Buster" being the nickname for Robert K. Bell, defense attorney.
creator: Smith, Michael G.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-03-13
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Richard W. Satterthwaite.
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: San Antonio (Tex.)
description: Satterthwaite writes to Bell to aid him in the Nickerson case by providing suggestions for testimony and information regarding the information regarding the missile program, including its financial situation and impact if switched from the Army to the Air Force.
creator: Satterthwaite, Richard W.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 7
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-03-25
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

"Request for Downgrading of Classified Document."
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: On behalf of the defense counsel, Charles R. Zimmer writes to the Army Staff Judge Advocate, Colonel Clifford F. Cordes, to request that the report of the Inspector General of the Department of the Army be downgraded from classified to unclassified. Zimmer states that he feels without this document being accessible to the defense counsel, the "defense in this case is being hampered."
creator: Zimmer, Charles R.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 6
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-03-18
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter and draft of letter to Robert K. Bell and Ray H. Jenkins from Stanely W. Jones.
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: Jones writes to Bell and Jenkins in response to their letter of April 13, 1957 to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army. With an oral request, the defense counsel had requested for the drop of Specification 1, Charge II. Jones states that as soon as a decision is made the convening authority will advise them of it.
creator: Jones, Stanley W.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 6
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-04-24
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from Person Moore.
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: Birmingham (Ala.)
subject: Jefferson County (Ala.)
subject: Huntsville (Ala.)
subject: Madison County (Ala.)
description: Moore sends another case to Bell hoping it will be of interest to him in the Nickerson case.
creator: Moore, Person
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, 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: Text

Reports on 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: These three reports on Nickerson by various military officers testify to his character and military service.
creator: Mesick, B. S.
creator: Pickering, James A.
creator: Simon, Leslie E.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, 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: Text

Compilation of reports on 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 compilation covers periods in Nickerson's career from 1939 to 1953. In includes various reporting officers writing of Nickerson's character, actions, and command.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, 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: Text

Letter to Robert K. Bell from attorney Jack Wilson.
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: Wilson writes to Bell to congratulate him on the Nickerson case and states that he has been "avidly reading the newspaper accounts of the Nickerson trial" but still believes that Bell did a "terrific" job defending Colonel Nickerson.
creator: Wilson, Jack
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 5
source: University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
date: 1957-07-01
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relation: spc_nick_2021_03
language: en
type: Correspondence
type: Text

Correspondence between Robert K. Bell and Jim G. Lucas.
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: Lucas writes to Bell after the Nickerson case and encloses a picture that was requested by Bell. He mentions in closing that Jenkins informed him he will recommend against an appeal. Bell thanks Lucas for the picture and writes he is happy to hear Jenkins recommends against appeal as Bell is having a difficult time keeping Nickerson's "big mouth shut and to forget the word 'appeal'.
creator: Bell, Robert K.
creator: Lucas, Jim G.
source: Col. John C. Nickerson, Jr. Papers
source: Box 1, Series 1, Folder 5
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