Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919-1971 (Ms1987-057)
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Title
Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919-1971 (Ms1987-057)
Subject
Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)
Description
The Melvin N. Gough Papers span from 1919 to 1971 and include a wide variety of materials reflecting Gough's career as a test pilot, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) administrator, and flight safety investigator. Types of materials include NACA and Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD) reports and documents, articles, correspondence, notes and speeches, and newspaper and magazine clippings.
Creator
Gough, Melvin N.
Date
1919-1971
Rights
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Language
English
Identifier
Ms1987-057
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Melvin N. Gough Papers, Ms1987-057, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Collection Items
NASA Flight Research Center Consulting Request
Request to Aeronautical Consultants, Inc. from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to contract the organization in order to provide a "study of astronautic safety associated with the manned space flight program." The request is directed…
X-Press NASA Flight Research Center Vol. 3, Issue 12
Volume 3, issue 12 of the NASA Flight Research Center X-Press newsletter, published in Edwards, California. This issue discusses the approval of the official NASA seal, holiday party plans, and other relevant events.
NASA Fact Sheet
NASA Fact Sheet no. 3A, describing the origins of the organization and its leadership.
Gough Notes [Director of NASA Activities]
![Gough Notes [Director of NASA Activities]](https://digitalsc.lib.vt.edu/files/square_thumbnails/589d41e7b62cdb4c6a68b17253206ec4.jpg "Gough Notes [Director of NASA Activities]")
Notes taken by Melvin Gough on the director of NASA activies at the Air Force Missile Test Center during his time assisting with the organization of NASA.
NACA Committee on Operating Problems Letter
Letter from Boyd C. Myers, II, Secretary of the Panel on Aircraft Accident Survival of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Committee on Operating Problems. The letter is addressed to Melvin N. Gough and references enclosed copies of…
NACA Langley Hangar, Planes, and Employees
Aerial photograph of a hangar at the NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Virginia, including multiple aircraft and employees.
NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory
Aerial photograph of Langley Field at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Virginia.
The Effect of Fillets Between Wings and Fuselage on the Drag and Propulsive Efficiency of an Airplane
Technical note written by Melvin Gough for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics during his time at the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory. This is NACA technical note no. 299.
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