Box 79
Container
Contains 69 Results:
Jerry L. Ross papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 283
Scope and Contents
The Jerry L. Ross papers document Ross' student life at Purdue, his test flight engineer work, and NASA career as an engineer and astronaut. The collection includes Purdue coursework and memorabilia; papers from Ross' work at Edwards Air Force Base, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and Test Pilot School; NASA Space Shuttle training, mission documents and mission related scrapbooks, memorabilia, and flight crew films and interviews, along with documents and maps from Ross' work on Space...
Dates:
1940 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000
Front Pages and Issues, Apollo 11, features on Ross, and other miscellaneous articles, 1967 - 1990, 1967 - 1990
File — Box: 79, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
1967 - 1990; 1967 - 1990
Front Pages and Issues, Challenger Accident, 1986
File — Box: 79, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
1986
The Hammond Times, Price Of a Man on The Moon , January 29, 1967
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 29, 1967
The Post-Tribune, In The Beginning….Preview for Apollo 11 , July 15, 1969
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
July 15, 1969
The Post-Tribune, The World Beams as Giant Leap Tops Moon: 500 Million at Lunar Ringside, July 21, 1969
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
July 21, 1969
The Times, Home Newspaper of the Calumet Region, Man Walks On The Moon, July 21, 1969
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
July 21, 1969
Gary Post-Tribune, The Moon Says 'Cheese', July 30, 1969
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
July 30, 1969
The Times, Focus, Moonscape: Astronaut Cameras Upstage Unlucky TV, includes various photographs, November 30, 1969
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
November 30, 1969
The Post-Tribune, Americans in Space: The First Decade , April 15, 1972
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 12
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
April 15, 1972
The Post-Tribune, His dream: To be an astronaut - Hub man reached for the stars - and almost made it! , January 19, 1978
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 2, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 12, Item 13
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 19, 1978
Houston Chronicle, In Remembrance, February 2, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
February 2, 1986
The Houston Post, Disaster 10 Miles High, January 29, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 29, 1986
The Times, Home newspaper of the Calumet Region, Search continues, January 29, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 29, 1986
The Times, Home newspaper of the Calumet Region, 'We will never forget', January 31, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 31, 1986
Houston Chronicle, Challenger's nose section recovered (photo): Film reveals change in flame from rocket, February 2, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
February 2, 1986
USA Today, Shuttles on hold at least 1 yr. , March 4, 1986
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
March 4, 1986
The Houston Post, NASA officials say picture sequence 'clear and interesting , undated
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 3, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 13, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
undated
STS-27, January 10, 1988 - September 30, 1989
File — Box: 79, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 10, 1988 - September 30, 1989
The Times, Main Street - A Sunday feature, Space: The quest continues (feature story on Ross), January 10, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
January 10, 1988
Florida Today, Atlantis' Top-Secret mission , October 9, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
October 9, 1988
Post-Tribune, Nation/World, Astronauts arrive for shuttle tests , November 13, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
November 13, 1988
Houston Chronicle, Atlantis crew at Cape Canaveral for training, November 13, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
November 13, 1988
The Times, Serving Northwest Indiana, Real blast: Local astronaut won't be lonely at the Cape, November 14, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
November 14, 1988
Houston Chronicle, Air of secrecy surrounds space shuttle Atlantis, November 27, 1988
Item — Box: 79, Folder: 4, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 283, Series 7, File 14, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Included are a letter with a drawing and two Valentine's Day cards from Ross' children, Valentine's from Ross' former elementary school teacher, congratulatory letters and cards upon Ross' selection as one of the astronaut candidates for the Space Shuttle, Purdue Alumni Association and College of Engineering related letters. Also included are appearance requests, thank-you letters for Ross' appearance at events and some fan mail. There are a few letters from space shuttle and United States...
Dates:
November 27, 1988