Space collection, 1963-1971 | Offsite Repository

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Collection Overview

Title: Space collection, 1963-1971

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 1040

Primary Creator: Nesossis, Florian P.

Extent: 10.0 Boxes. More info below.

Arrangement: The collection is arranged alphabetically by topic. The collection consists of ten boxes. It is 10 linear feet.

Subjects: Chrysler Corporation. Space Division., Manned space flight., Nesossis, Florian P., Outer space -- Exploration., Project Apollo (U.S.), Project Gemini (U.S.)

Forms of Material: Engravings (prints), Photographs., Press kits., Signatures (names), Slides (photographs)

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of material about Project Apollo and Project Gemini as they related to Chrysler Corporation's Space Division in Louisiana. The assembler of this collection, Florian P. Nesossis, collected copies of speeches, photographs, slides, stickers, newspaper clippings, magazines, and other items from each space mission. There are autographed prints of sketches of individual astronauts as well as official NASA press kits.

Biographical Note

Florian P. Nesossis apparently worked at Chrysler Corporation's Space Division in Louisiana during the time of Project Apollo and Project Gemini.

Subject/Index Terms

Chrysler Corporation. Space Division.
Manned space flight.
Nesossis, Florian P.
Outer space -- Exploration.
Project Apollo (U.S.)
Project Gemini (U.S.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Offsite Repository

Alternate Extent Statement: 10 linear feet

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions. Collection is stored offsite, please contact LaRC staff at least two business days in advance to determine availability of the collection.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Preferred Citation: Space collection, Manuscripts Collection 1040, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed by LAC Group in 2011.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC group in 2011.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1: Apollo 7-9],
[Box 2: Apollo 10-12],
[Box 3: Apollo-Astronauts],
[Box 4: Astronauts-Aviation Week],
[Box 5: Aviation Week-Miscellaneous],
[Box 6: Miscellaneous-Newsweek],
[Box 7: Newsweek-Time Magazine],
[Box 8: Negatives-Slides],
[Box 9: Individuals],
[Box 10: Individuals],
[All]

Box 6: Miscellaneous-Newsweek

Folder 1: Miscellaneous magazines 1967,1969
Folder 2: New Scientist November 13, 1969; May 21, 1970
Folder 3: Newspaper clippings
Folder 4: Newspaper clippings
Folder 5: Newsweek December 1968-June 1969

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