Press Release, "Michael Collins Nominated Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs", Nov. 28, 1969 (Ms1989-029)
Science and Technology
Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE)
Astronauts
Project Gemini (U.S.)
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
State Department Press Release announcing Michael Collins' nomination to Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.
Collins, Michael, 1930-
See the Finding Aid for the Michael Collins Papers
Permission to publish material from the Michael Collins Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Press releases
Press Release, "Michael Collins Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs", Jan. 6, 1970 (Ms1989-029)
State Department Press Release announcing Michael Collins' swearing in as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.
Report, "Ivanberries Are Annual Problem", Nov. 25, 1970 (Ms1989-029)
Unclassified Report on the issue of Ivanberries and its usage in the US and abroad.
Reports
Bulletin, "The Department of State Bulletin Vol. LXII, No. 1604", March 23, 1970 (Ms1989-029)
Bulletin Vol. LXII from the State Department. Includes "Communicating about Foreign Policy" written by Michael Collins.
Clippings, "State Department Astronaut", 1969-1971 (Ms1989)
Collection of Newspaper Clippings pertaining to Michael Collins' tenure at the State Department.
Clippings
Newsletter, "Association of American Foreign Service Women", Washington D.C., May, 1970 (Ms1989-029)
May 1970 Newsletter for the Association of American Foreign Service Women. Michael Collins is featured several times including in the "Notes from Wives' Seminar" and "Full House at May Luncheon" sections.
Newsletters
Clippings, Michael Collins at the State Department, 1969-1970 (Ms1989-029)
Collection of newspaper clippings from the time during and around Michael Collins' tenure at the State Department.
Administrative Record, "Chronology: National Air and Space Museum", 1972 (Ms1989-029)
A printed timeline for the National Air and Space Museum.
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.
Letters
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.
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, "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.
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.
Ephemera
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
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, "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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Newsletter, Commerce Business Daily, April 11, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Pages 2 and 32 from the April 11, 1985 Commerce Business Daily.
Handwritten notes regarding Andrulis Research Corp., various people and their positions.
Notebooks
Note, "JSC Human Productivity Study", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Short handwritten note from Michael Collins regarding a "JSC Human Productivity Study".
Short handwritten note regarding "logistics", "PRDA", and "Andrulis".
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)".
Pamphlets
Administrative Records, "CPRW Inc." 1985-1986 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records and ephemera from CPRW Inc.
Administrative Records
Administrative Records, "CPRW Inc. Advisory Board Information" 1985-1986 (Ms1989-029)
Comprehensive booklet containing information on the CPRW Inc. Advisory Board.
Administrative Records, "First Flight Society", 1985-1987 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records from the First Flight Society.
Administrative Records, "International Academy of Astronautics", 1973-1984 (Ms1989-029)
Miscellaneous administrative records from the International Academy of Astronautics.
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.
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
Pamphlet, "International Platform Association", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Informational Pamphlet on the International Platform Association.
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".
Broadsides
Broadside, "What is the International Platform Association?", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Broadside titled "What is the International Platform Association?".
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Bill, Michael Collins, May 13, 1985 (Ms1989-029)
Supplimental Bill for Michael Collins expenses from the Metropolitan Club. Total due $1933.19.
Bills
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.
Letter, Lawrence L. Lamade to Michael Collins, January 3, 1989 (Ms1989-029)
Letter from Metropolitan Club Secretary Lawrence L. Lamade accepting Collins' resignation.
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.
Pamphlet, "Directory of Services", The Metropolitan Club, n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Pamphlet from the Metropolitan Club detailing the services offered by the club.
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".
Note, "Bill Perry 1 Oct", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
Note consisting of various names and dates related to the Metropolitan Club.
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.
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.
Note, "Bill Perry 25 Sept", n.d. (Ms1989-029)
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.