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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers, 1861/1984, bulk 1934/1979

17.7 Cubic Feet 9 boxes; 17 oversize folders
The Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers are comprised of professional and personal files, correspondence, and published materials from 1861-1984 (bulk, 1934-1979), primarily relating to Corson's (1908-1991) career as an engineer at NASA Langley.
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Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers, 1861/1984, bulk 1934/1979 17.7 Cubic Feet 9 boxes; 17 oversize folders

Corson, Blake W., Jr. (Blake Wilson), 1908-1991
The Blake W. Corson, Jr., Papers are comprised of professional and personal files, correspondence, and published materials from 1861-1984 (bulk, 1934-1979), primarily relating to Corson's (1908-1991) career as an engineer at NASA Langley.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Christopher C. Kraft Papers, 1941/1998, bulk 1941/1982

28 Cubic Feet 27 boxes; 6 folders [plus 2 boxes of duplicate materials]
The Christopher C. Kraft Papers consists of approximately 28 cu. ft. of manuscripts, particularly NACA and NASA reports and documents, meeting notes and agendas, and research materials. A later donation contains the manuscript for 2001 Kraft's autobiography. Kraft (1924-2019) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1944 and went on to become NASA's first flight director and the director of the Johnson Space Center.
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Christopher C. Kraft Papers, 1941/1998, bulk 1941/1982 28 Cubic Feet 27 boxes; 6 folders [plus 2 boxes of duplicate materials]

Kraft, Christopher C. (Christopher Columbus), 1924-2019
The Christopher C. Kraft Papers consists of approximately 28 cu. ft. of manuscripts, particularly NACA and NASA reports and documents, meeting notes and agendas, and research materials. A later donation contains the manuscript for 2001 Kraft's autobiography. Kraft (1924-2019) graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1944 and went on to become NASA's first flight director and the director of the Johnson Space Center.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

F. Edward McLean Papers, 1950/1985

0.6 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 1 folder
This collection contains NASA and NACA materials and papers related to Francis Edward McLean's work in aerospace engineering.
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F. Edward McLean Papers, 1950/1985 0.6 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 1 folder

McLean, F. Edward
This collection contains NASA and NACA materials and papers related to Francis Edward McLean's work in aerospace engineering.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hartley A. Soule Papers, 1945/1972

3 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 1 oversize folder
The collection includes research files, personal notes, film scripts, and publications collected by Hartley A. Soule (1904-1988), an aerospace engineer and NACA/NASA administrator, on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace, particularly on the NACA and NASA programs, including the X-1 and X-15 jets, and the Mercury and Gemini space programs.
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Hartley A. Soule Papers, 1945/1972 3 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 1 oversize folder

Soule, Hartley A. (Hartley Akin), 1904-1988
The collection includes research files, personal notes, film scripts, and publications collected by Hartley A. Soule (1904-1988), an aerospace engineer and NACA/NASA administrator, on the fields of aviation, aeronautics, and aerospace, particularly on the NACA and NASA programs, including the X-1 and X-15 jets, and the Mercury and Gemini space programs.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919/1973

30.9 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 1 oversize folder
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. Gough (1906-1994) was an engineer, pilot, and administrator at NACA/NASA from 1926 to 1960.
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Melvin N. Gough Papers, 1919/1973 30.9 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 1 oversize folder

Gough, Melvin N. (Melvin Neilson), 1906-1994
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. Gough (1906-1994) was an engineer, pilot, and administrator at NACA/NASA from 1926 to 1960.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

[OBSOLETE: Merged into Ms2005-019] William Hewitt Phillips Autobiography, 1995

0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paul R. Hill Collection, 1936/1996

5.6 Cubic Feet 6 boxes, 2 oversize folders
The Paul R. Hill Collection contains material relating to the NASA career of Paul R. Hill. Materials include books, papers, newspapers, lantern slides, NASA publications and memos, overhead sheets, and notes from presentations and talks.
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Paul R. Hill Collection, 1936/1996 5.6 Cubic Feet 6 boxes, 2 oversize folders

Hill, Paul R., 1909-1990
The Paul R. Hill Collection contains material relating to the NASA career of Paul R. Hill. Materials include books, papers, newspapers, lantern slides, NASA publications and memos, overhead sheets, and notes from presentations and talks.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Robert R. Gilruth Papers, 1936/1989

6.6 Cubic Feet 6 boxes; 7 oversize folders
The collection consists of Robert R. Gilruth's papers, notes, records, articles, photographs, awards, degrees, certificates, and artifacts from 1936-1989.
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Robert R. Gilruth Papers, 1936/1989 6.6 Cubic Feet 6 boxes; 7 oversize folders

Gilruth, Robert R. (Robert Rowe), 1913-2000
The collection consists of Robert R. Gilruth's papers, notes, records, articles, photographs, awards, degrees, certificates, and artifacts from 1936-1989.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

William Hewitt Phillips Papers, 1918/2008

28.5 Cubic Feet 57 boxes; 1 oversize folder
This collection contains the papers of William Hewitt Phillips (1918-2009), an aerospace engineer for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and National Air and Space Administration (NASA). The collection includes lecture notes, reports and memoranda tracing the development of Phillips' theories while at the Langley Research Center and spans from his work on World War II-era aircraft to the early U.S. space program and beyond. These papers include calculations of various numerical values in relation to various aircraft and spacecraft, as well as drawings and other illustrations. The collection also contains a set of Phillips' official reports, files devoted to lectures delivered by Phillips, and notes from courses and lectures presented by others. Major topics in this collection include aircraft stability and control; gust alleviation; wing theories; types of planes; shuttles; airfoils; gliders; and simulation of space operations (particularly the Lunar Landing Research Facility).
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William Hewitt Phillips Papers, 1918/2008 28.5 Cubic Feet 57 boxes; 1 oversize folder

Phillips, William H. (William Hewitt), 1918-2009
This collection contains the papers of William Hewitt Phillips (1918-2009), an aerospace engineer for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and National Air and Space Administration (NASA). The collection includes lecture notes, reports and memoranda tracing the development of Phillips' theories while at the Langley Research Center and spans from his work on World War II-era aircraft to the early U.S. space program and beyond. These papers include calculations of various numerical values in relation to various aircraft and spacecraft, as well as drawings and other illustrations. The collection also contains a set of Phillips' official reports, files devoted to lectures delivered by Phillips, and notes from courses and lectures presented by others. Major topics in this collection include aircraft stability and control; gust alleviation; wing theories; types of planes; shuttles; airfoils; gliders; and simulation of space operations (particularly the Lunar Landing Research Facility).

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