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Response to the request for top secret clearance in the case of Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr.

The request of March 28, 1957 asks for top secret clearance for the members of the General Court-Martial, the Court Reporter, and the Civil Counsel as classified information is vital to the defense of Colonel Nickerson. This letter from Lt. Col. John S. Tyler states that the request was forwarded to the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and that the request would be cleared for the "highest clearance necessary for the proper disposition of the case".

Pilot Automatic Computing Engine (ACE)

The Pilot Automatic Computing Engine, designed by Alan Turing, held in the Science Museum, London.

Tags HON 399, Honors College, Student Projects, Study Abroad

UAH Art Department installation at Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville, Alabama.

The installation was an outdoor maze constructed by the Art Department. The Von Braun Center can be seen in the background.

"Orbiting research laboratory/logistics spacecraft checkout requirements study."

This report presents the results of the study of Orbiting Research Laboratory and Logistic Spacecraft Checkout Requirements as they relate to prelaunch operations at MILA. The study was performed jointly by the Florida Division and the Systems Research and Analysis Division of TRW Space Technology Laboratories for NASA under the terms of contract NAS10-1076.

"Communication from the President of the United States transmitting the report of the President's Materials Policy Commission, June 1952."

Includes bibliographical references.; Original format: paperback book (42 pages); Cover title: Resources for freedom : the outlook of energy resources, volume III. Contains plans and analyses of potential future energy sources.

Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station

Meeting of the LT Executive in a room in the disused Down Street Underground station. Frank Pick sits nearest to camera on right.

Tags HON 399, Honors College, Student Projects, Study Abroad

Railway Executive Committee meeting in Down Street Underground station

The Railway Executive Committee meets in an underground room in the disused Down Street Underground station during the Second World War. Frank Pick, vice chairman of the London Transport Passenger Board Executive, is fourth from right. Down Street Underground station, off Piccadilly, provided the perfect central and safe location for the committee headquarters. Accommodation included a telephone exchange and eating and sleeping facilities. The station was also used by the Cabinet before the Cabinet War Rooms under Whitehall were ready. Down Street had not been used as a station since 1932.

Madison County Historical Site Survey, Preliminary Work

This section contains an essay of historic sites in Madison County, Alabama as well as historic site applications for historic sites in Madison County, Contains descriptions and context for each historic site, why the site should be considered one. Handwritten notes are scribbled across some of the pages, pointing out and correcting typos, making editing suggestions and scratching out lines entirely.

TARCOG Historical Inventory Workshop Materials, 1973 (1 of 2)

The section contains content relating to a number of historical-building / site surveys covering numerous counties as well as a guide-book that instructs how to conduct such a survey. Contains official forms required for conducting survey as well as a step-by-step guide and timeline essential to completing survey efficiently and effectively. Includes staff-list, expected deadlines and inventory of historical sites to survey. Contains handwritten notes on some pages correcting typos.

TARCOG Historical Inventory Workshop Materials, 1973 (2 of 2)

This section primarily contains a list of locations / buildings to be surveyed along with short descriptions to provide context to their historical significance. Contains handwritten notes indicating and correcting typos and errors.

Marshall County Historical Site Survey

This section contains documents, maps and reports, both handwritten and not related to the Marshal County Historical Site survey.

Limestone County Historical Site Survey

This section primarily contains handwritten reports and applications for certain buildings / sites to be considered Historic buildings / sites related to the Limestone County Historical Survey. Applications contain descriptions and historic context to justify their admittance.

Jackson County Historical Site Survey

This section contains handwritten notes, reports, forms and applications related to the Jackson County Survey. Contains a pair of photographs that are unidentified. Many of the documents have various hand-written notes and markings either omitting details, correcting errors, or adding additional information.

Madison County, National Register, Maps, Photos

This section contains register forms, maps and photographs either displaying or related to historic sites and buildings within Madison County, Alabama. Contains identification forms providing context or additional information for the historical site / building referenced in the document.