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Automobile, c. 1900s
Negative no. 10221
Locomotive no. 557, class E-2a, 4-6-2
Negative no. 10235 taken near White Post, Virginia on the Shenandoah Valley Line. For specifications see negative no. 10261. The 557 was built by Baldwin in June 1912. dismantled 9/14/1951. compiled: 2/19/1975 AMB Sr.
Locomotive no. 137
Negative no. 10260
Locomotive, No. 579, class E-2, 4-6-2 right side
Negative no. 10261 taken with engineer and fireman in cab. Specifications: built in Richmond in March 1910 as 1 of 6 costing $20747 each.
Locomotive no. 598, class e, 4-6-2, 3/4 right side view with passenger train in station
Negative no. 10263. Specifications: built by Richmond in December 1905 as 1 of 5 costing $16016 each and were the first Pacific type steam locomotives operated by N&W
N&W photo laboratory
Negative no. 10401
N&W photograph laboratory
Envelope neg 10401
Man in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Developing film in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Developing film in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Work space in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Camera set-up in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Workspace in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Workspace in N&W photography laboratory
In envelope marked negative no. 10401
Santa Cruz Railroad Company Engine
Negative no. 10302A
G.T.R. 286 engine
Negative 10402
Engine and men - photograph in frame
Negative no. 10402D
HUA hopper car
Negative no. 10408
Engine no. 125
Negative no. 10414
Locomotive no. 125, class K-2, 4-8-2
Negative no. taken at Roanoke Shops after heavy shop repairs. The 125 was built by Brooks in May 1919, dismantled 12/20/1957. compiled: 2/20/1975 AMB, Sr.
Locomotives No. 956 and No. 46 (double negative)
The Class V No. 956 was 1 of 12 froom Baldwin in October 1900 that cost $14500 each with TE-29193, DW-56",BP-200#, Cyl.-19-1/2x 28, GA-32.6 sq. ft; WD-122000,WE-156550;WT -8468880, TC- 8.5 coal ahnd 4000 water. It was rebuilt with Baker valve gear…
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Negative no. 10450
Locomotive "The Amazon"
negative no. 10586
Locomotive built by M. W. Baldwin in 1852
Negative no. 10487
Jen ks, W. J.
Negative no. 10594
Alden, E. H.
Negative no. 10595
N&W box car
Negative 10605 A
N&W box car in rail yard
Negative no. 10605B
Hopper car interior
no negative number
Light in dining car 1000
Negative 5123
Electric locomotive no. 2500, class LC-1
Negative 5166
Electric Locomotive no 2500
Negative no. 5167
Back end class HV hopper car 70765
Negative 5171
Class HV car 70565, interior
Negative no. 5172
Class HY hopper car no. 70565
Negative no. 5173
R.H. Goddard Letter to Samuel Herrick
Letter from physicist Robert H. Goddard to Samuel Herrick discussing the possibility of arranging a conference.
Rocket Navigation
Rocket Navigation by Samuel Herrick, published while he was a member of the Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Los Angeles.
An Astronomical Approach to the Problem of Satellite Rendezvous
A report written by Pasquale Sconzo, published in Astronautica Acta, Vol. IX, 1963. This was included in Samuel Herrick's subject files.
The Artificial Earth Satellie - A New Geodetic Tool
A report written by Dr. Bruce C. Murray, presented at the Western Meeting of the American Rocket Society, in Los Angeles, California, in May 1960. This was included in Herrick's subject files.
Draft Report of Calculation of the Rotation of the Line of Apsides
A draft of a report with a calculation of the rotation of the line of apsides resulting from the atmospheric drag in a spherical atmosphere by H.J. Stewart, professor of aeronautics. It includes a typed letter to Herrick at the beginning from…
Stars in Her Eyes
Newspaper clipping of an article about Marjorie Rhodes Townsend. The article discusses her work with NASA's Small Astronomy Satellites, her background, and her family.
6 Women to Get Federal Awards
Newspaper clipping of an article in the Washington Post about six women receiving awards from the Federal Women's Award program for outstanding careers in the U.S. Civil Service. Marjorie Rhodes Townsend is featured.
Award Winner
Newspaper clipping of Marjorie Rhodes Townsend at the 13th annual Federal Woman's award banquet. The picture and blurb were published in the Washington, D.C. Evening Star and Daily News.
Goddard News Vol. 27 no. 4
Volume 27, number 4, of Goddard News, a NASA publication from the Goddard Space Flight Center. This weekly publication was most likely distributed to employees of the Space Flight Center.
The Small Astronomy Satellite (SAS) Program
Report written by Marjorie Rhodes Townsend on NASA's Small Astronomy Satellite program, including its suitability for specific astronomic experiments.
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.
NACA Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory
Aerial photograph of Langley Field at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory in Virginia.
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 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…
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.