Skip to main content

Box 31

 Container

Contains 35 Results:

Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center (Zucrow Labs) Administration, circa 1940s - 2000s

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2
Scope and Contents

Series two is divided into three sub-series.


  1. History and Legacy
  2. Lab Operations
  3. Research Proposals and Reports
Dates: circa 1940s - 2000s

Lab Operations, circa 1950s - 2000s

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: circa 1950s - 2000s

Charles M. Ehresman papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490
Scope and Contents The Charles M. Ehresman papers document the work and professional activities of Charles M. Ehresman, designer of Purdue University's High Pressure Rocket Laboratory, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, and operations manager of Purdue's Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center (known today as Zucrow Laboratories). The collection also documents the design and construction of the High Pressure Rocket Laboratory and its early administration and operations, as well as materials...
Dates: 1897 - 2011; Other: Majority of material found within 1960 - 1972; Other: Majority of material found within 1997 - 2009

Subject Files

 Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: circa 1950s - 2000s

Bound Material, Operating & Service Instructions, Jet Propulsion Center - High Pressure Research Facility, 1965

 Item — Box: 31, Item: 1
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1965

Bound Material, Test Engineer's Handbook' - containing various documents dated , 1950s - 1970s

 Item — Box: 31, Item: 2
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1950s - 1970s

Aerojet, Completed Inspection Forms, 1956 - 1968

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1956 - 1968

Smithsonian Walther Engine Donation, Correspondence, 1957 - 1968

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1957 - 1968

Aerojet, Completed Inspection Forms, 1957 - 1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1957 - 1968

Gas Supply Quotations, Technical Reports, 1959, 1962; Technical Proposal, 1962

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1962

Publicity Materials, circa 1950s - 1970s

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: circa 1950s - 1970s

Pressurization Gas Supply Quotations, Miscellaneous Materials, 1960 - 1964

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1960 - 1964

C. Propellant Supply System, Correspondence, Assembly Requirements Outline, 1960 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1960 - 1965

Publicity Materials, Newspaper Articles and Press Release, 1961

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1961

Oscillograph Catalogs, 1961 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1961 - 1965

Chemical Scrubber Diagram and Description, 1963 - 1964

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1963 - 1964

Scrubber Quotes, Correspondence, Catalogs, Notes, 1963 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1963 - 1965

Strip Chart Recorders, Catalogs, Correspondence, 1963 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 12
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1963 - 1965

G. Noise Attenuation System, Correspondence, Summary, and Graphs, 1964

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 13
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964

Pressurization System, Materials, 1964

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 14
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964

Pivan Engineering, Cover Letter and Catalog, 1964

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964

Pressurization Gas Supply Quotations, Correspondence, 1964 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 16
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964 - 1965

Pressurization Gas Supply Quotations, Technical Reports, 1964 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 17
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964 - 1965

Test Cell Diagrams, Notes, Correspondence, 1964 - 1965

 File — Box: 31, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 18
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964 - 1965

Data Acquisition Systems Promotional Material, Correspondence, 1964 - 1965

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 490, Series 2, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 1, File 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The Lab Operations sub-series contains subject files, photograph negatives, and slides pertaining to construction, operation, and administration of the Thermal Sciences and Propulsion Center.

Dates: 1964 - 1965