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National Air and Space Museum Archives
Autographed Astronaut Photographs [Edwards]
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2017.0002
- Dates:
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bulk 1960s
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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.37 Cubic feet(2 boxes)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists .37 cubic feet of the following items: a binder (divided into three folders) of Apollo program astronaut photographs (some autographed) as well as philately, a patch, and documentation relating to Apollo 15; material relating to the Apollo 8 launch including photographs, invitation, and viewing stand pass; a volvelle, "Apollo 12 Mission Analyzer;" "Lunar Surface Exploration Photomap Package for Apollo 16" report; "Aircraft Evolution and Airline Growth" report; a brochure entitled "Thiokol...pacing the solid propulsion industry;" and photographs of astronauts and aircraft. The photographs include: an 11 by 13 inch mounted photograph of James Irwin on the Moon, signed by Dave Scott, Al Worden and James Irwin; a photograph of a Lockheed NF-104 Starfighter, signed by Buzz Aldrin; an autographed test pilot group photograph; and photographs of aircraft, including North American XB-70 (RX-70) Valkyrie/Lockheed F-104 Starfighter incident photographs, refueling of a Lockheed SR-71 (Blackbird), and images of the General Dynamics F-111, Sikorsky (S-61A) CH-3A Sea King, and McDonnell F94C (F-110A) Phantom II.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
James Edwards was a nephew of astronaut Alfred Merrill "Al" Worden, and the son of test pilot Major Al Edwards. While growing up, Edwards collected photographs, many of which were personally signed by astronauts and test pilots.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Susan Edwards, Gift, 2016
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access.
Preferred Citation
Autographed Astronaut Photographs [Edwards], Accession 2017-0002, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Astronauts | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Astronautics | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manned space flight | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Test pilots | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Signatures (names) | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Photographs | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Worden, Alfred Merrill "Al", 1932-2020 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Irwin, James Benson | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Project Apollo (U.S.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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