Pamphlet, "It Can Happen to You!", National Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, n.d. (Ms1989-029)`
Science and Technology
Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)
Astronauts
Project Gemini (U.S.)
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Brochure for the National Spinal Cord Injury Foundation, including information on spinal cord injuries and the foundation. Also features (handwritten) Louise McKnew's contact information and several fact corrections.
Collins, Michael, 1930-
See the Finding Aid for the Michael Collins Papers
n.d.
Permission to publish material from the Michael Collins Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Pamphlets
Letter, Michael Collins to Louise Mcknew, August 16, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Michael Collins to Louise McKnew (National Research Institute for Neural Injury) accepting (after a delay) to serve on the board.
Letters
Letter, Louise McKnew to Michael Collins, July 13, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Louise McKnew (National Research Institute for Neural Injury) to Michael Collins thanking him for his support and informing him of their current and upcoming research.
Letter, Clifton F. von Kann to NAA Board of Directors, January 2, 1986 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Clifton F. von Kann, President of the National Aeronautic Association to the NAA Board of Directors regarding the changes to the NAA Bylaws.
Letter, Clifton F. von Kann to Michael Collins, December 27, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Clifton F. von Kann, President of the National Aeronautic Association to Michael Collins informing him that they would like him to remain on the Board of Directors.
Letter, Michael Collins to Clifton F. von Kann, December 17, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Michael Collins to Clifton F. von Kann, President of the National Aeronautic Association, informing him of his leaving his position as Vice President LTV Aerospace and Defense.
Letter, Clifton F. von Kann to Michael Collins, November 29, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Clifton F. von Kann, President of the National Aeronautic Association to Michael Collins asking for him to serve on the Advisory Committee.
Notes, "NASA Goals Task Force, 1986-1987 [Part 2 of 2] (Ms1989-029)
Part 2 of 2 of various notes from the NASA Goals Task Force.
Notebooks
Notes, "NASA Goals Task Force, 1986-1987 [Part 1 of 2] (Ms1989-029)
Part 1 of 2 of various notes from the NASA Goals Task Force.
Note, "Bill Perry 25 Sept", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Note consisting of various names and dates related to the Metropolitan Club.
Ephemera, "Proposal of Candidate for the Metropolitan Club", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Proposal of Michael Collins for Resident Membership of the Metropolitan Club of Washington, D.C.
Ephemera
Note, "Bill Perry 30 Oct", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Note consisting of various names and dates related to the Metropolitan Club. Many names are crossed out.
Note, "Bill Perry 1 Oct", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Letter, Norman Farquhar to All Members of the Club, n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Letter from President of the Metropolitan Club Norman Farquhar to All Members of the Club reminding them that the club is "incorporated for literary, mutual improvement, and social purposes".
Pamphlet, "Directory of Services", The Metropolitan Club, n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Pamphlet from the Metropolitan Club detailing the services offered by the club.
Letter, John D. H. Kane to Member, n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Metropolitan Club House Committee Chairman John D. H. Kane to Member explaining the Club benefit of Private Entertaining.
Letter, Lawrence L. Lamade to Michael Collins, January 3, 1989 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Metropolitan Club Secretary Lawrence L. Lamade accepting Collins' resignation.
Letter, Roger Kinte to Members of the Club, October 23, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Metropolitan Club Secretary Roger Kinte to the Members of the Club giving information on sponsoring new members.
Bill, Michael Collins, May 13, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Supplimental Bill for Michael Collins expenses from the Metropolitan Club. Total due $1933.19.
Bills
Letter, John A. Sargent to Michael Collins, December 5, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from the Metropolitan Club President John A. Sargent to Michael Collins welcoming him to the MC.
Ephemera, "To the Members of the Club", October 3, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Announcement to the members of the Metropolitan Club detailing the entrance fees effective October 3, 1984.
Letter, William D. Perry to "Secretary", April 16, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from William D. Perry to the Secretary of the Metropolitan Club requesting Summer Guest Privileges for Michael Collins.
Letter, [William D. Perry] to Michael Collins, January 10, 1980 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from "Bill" (William D. Perry) to Michael Collins discussing his and Coke Florance's sponsoring of Collins for resident membership of the Metropolitan Club.
Ephemera, "The Metropolitan Club Membership", January, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Booklet listing the full membership of The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, D.C. for January 1985.
Broadside, "What is the International Platform Association?", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Broadside titled "What is the International Platform Association?".
Broadsides
Broadside, "A Partial Listing of those Who have Shared their Thoughts", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Broadside Publication titled "A Partial Listing of Those Who Have Shared Their Thoughts With Our Members in Recent Years".
Pamphlet, "International Platform Association", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Informational Pamphlet on the International Platform Association.
Certificate, Michael Collins: Lifetime Member of the International Platform Association, n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Metal Certificate from the International Platform Association certifying Michael Collins' being voted a Life Member of the IPA.
Certificates
Letter, Merry Pietroski to Lowell Thomas, April 4, 1979 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Merry Pietroski to Lowell Thomas (The International Platform Association) thanking him on behalf of Michael Collins for his letter of invitation.
Administrative Records, "International Academy of Astronautics", 1973-1984 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records from the International Academy of Astronautics.
Administrative Records, "First Flight Society", 1985-1987 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records from the First Flight Society.
Administrative Records, "CPRW Inc. Advisory Board Information" 1985-1986 (Ms1989-029)
Comprehensive booklet containing information on the CPRW Inc. Advisory Board.
Administrative Records, "CPRW Inc." 1985-1986 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records and ephemera from CPRW Inc.
Administrative Records
Pamphlet, "AFSC Guide for PRDA", April 25, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Excerpt from AFSC Pamphlet 70-4 regarding "AFSC Guide for Program Research and Development Announcement (PRDA)".
Short handwritten note regarding "logistics", "PRDA", and "Andrulis".
Note, "JSC Human Productivity Study", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Short handwritten note from Michael Collins regarding a "JSC Human Productivity Study".
Handwritten notes regarding Andrulis Research Corp., various people and their positions.
Newsletter, Commerce Business Daily, April 11, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Pages 2 and 32 from the April 11, 1985 Commerce Business Daily.
Newsletters
Newsletter, Aerospace Daily, February 15, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Page 258 from the February 1985 Aerospace Daily featuring the article "Space Station Development Program Pushed by IEEE.
Letter, Thomas L. Hughes to Colleague, February 6, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Thomas L. Hughes (Chairman, Mid-Atlantic Club) to "Colleague" providing the details for a luncheon with Chester L. Cooper.
Clipping, "RADC Opening Contracting For SDI Battle Management Communications", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Small clipping for "RADC Opening Contracting For SDI Battle Management Communications". "Andulis" handwritten above article.
Clippings
Letter, Walter J. Boyne to Michael Collins, May 14, 1984 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Walter J. Boyne (Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Musuem) to Michael Collins thanking him for agreeing to become an honorary co-chairman of the Air and Space Heritage Council. Also includes background on the Dulles Wing project.
Clippings, "NASM Press Clippings, 1976-1977", National Air and Space Museum, 1976-1977 (Ms1989-029)
A collection of clippings put together by the National Air and Space Museum featuring information about their work between 1976 and 1977.
Clippings, National Air and Space Museum, 1971-1979 (Part 2 of 2) (Ms1989-029)
Part 2 of 2 of a collection of clippings associated with the National Air and Space Museum between 1971-1979
Clippings, National Air and Space Museum, 1971-1979 (Part 1 of 2) (Ms1989-029)
Part 1 of 2 of a collection of clippings associated with the National Air and Space Museum between 1971-1979
Ephemera, National Air and Space Museum, 1971-1979 (Ms1989-029)
A Collection of Assorted Ephemera and Photos related to the various openings and events of the National Air and Space Museum.
Memorandum, "The Presidential Medal of Freedom", Greg Schneiders, The White House, June 11, 1979 (Ms1989-029)
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies asking for recommendations for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Includes list of past recipients.
Memorandum, "Loan of Personal Memorabilia from Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 Missions", National Air and Space Museum, Feb. 3, 1975 (Ms1989-029)
Memorandum to Michael Collins acknowledging receipt of his loan of Gemini 10 and Apollo 11 related memorabilia.
Memorandum, "What Do You Need In The New Building?", National Air and Space Museum, Aug. 24, 1971 (Ms1989-029)
Memorandum to those working on the National Air and Space Museum asking for design considerations before it is too late in the construction process.
Letter, Correspondance between Warren Burger and S. Dillon Ripley, Nov. 18 - Jan. 28, 1972 (Ms1989-029)
A collection of letters between Chief Justice Warren Burger and Smithsonian Institute Secretary S. Dillon Ripley. Includes unaddressed correspondence discussing those communications.