James Dean Collection, 1961-1988 (Ms2003-061)
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Title
James Dean Collection, 1961-1988 (Ms2003-061)
Subject
Archives of American Aerospace Exploration
Description
The collection consists of reference material NASA artist James Dean used in producing the artwork for Michael Collins' book Liftoff: The Story of America's Adventure in Space. The bulk of the contents include NASA file photos, files from the twelve Gemini missions, the majority of Apollo missions (mostly Apollo 11), the Spacelab project, the Hubble telescope, space shuttle missions, the Challenger accident, and many other NASA related subjects. Also included are photos from the Project Mercury missions, images of NASA aircraft, NASA promotional material, and photos of U.S. officials and NASA personnel. An original rough draft copy of Liftoff, divided by chapter, is included. The additional materials added to this collection include magazines, posters, and notes on NASA missions. The additional materials primarily include materials relating to the book Journey into Space by James Dean.
Creator
Dean, James
Date
1961-1988
Rights
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Language
English
Identifier
Ms2003-061
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], James Dean Collection, Ms2003-061, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Rights Holder
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Collection Items
Space Shuttle Orbiter Drawing
Black and white diagrams of the United States Space Shuttle Orbiter 1/25 scale model. NASA released this photo to the public in 1978.
Space Station Illustration
This black and white rendering shows NASA's manned space station. Part of the station is circled, likely because James Dean used it as a reference for another drawing.
Space Station Configuration
This photograph is a computer generated view of the revised configuration of the NASA Space Station, complete with labels.
NASA Space Station Poster
Illustrated poster about NASA's Space Station. It includes information on what the station will include, how it will operate, and what it will do.
Titan II Drawing
Ink drawing of Titan II, an intercontinental ballistic missile that was adapted to function as a space launch vehicle. James Dean illustrated the launch of Titan II for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff."
Gemini Capsule Drawing
Ink drawing of the Gemini Capsule for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff." This piece was drawn by James Dean for the end of chapter 2 in the book.
Gemini Thumbnail Sketches
Pencil sketches of thumbnail for Michael Collins' book, "Liftoff." These sketches include astronauts working outside of the Gemini space capsule.
Portrait of Maxime Faget
Black and white portrait photograph of Maxime Faget. This photograph was likely used by James Dean as a reference.
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