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Langley Aeronautical Laboratory

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Christopher C. Kraft Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1941 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1982

Series III: Correspondence/Memorandum, 1938-1978, n.d.

 Series
Scope and Content From the Collection:

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 his career as an engineer at NASA Langley. Topics include aerodynamic performance of aircraft propellers and manned aircraft; wind tunnel fans, jet noise suppression, and tunnel calibration. This collection is organized into five series by material type.

Dates: 1938-1978, n.d.

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Subject
Aeronautical engineers 2
Archives of American Aerospace Exploration (AAAE) 2
Science and Technology 2
United States -- National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics -- Officials and employees 2
United States -- National Aeronautics and Space Administration -- Officials and employees 2