Distinguished Service Medal (Apollo 8), NASA, 1969
Scope and Content
The collection consists of Robert R. Gilruth's papers, notes, records, articles, photographs, awards, degrees, certificates, and artifacts. A majority of the collection contains professional papers from Gilruth's work in NACA and NASA, including speeches and presentations, reports, photographs, oral history transcripts, notes, and newpapersclippings, as well as certificates, awards, and artifacts. Personal materials include a typescript diary, Gilruth's 1936 M.S. Thesis, and an unpublished memoir.
Dates
- 1969
Creator
- From the Collection: Gilruth, Robert R. (Robert Rowe), 1913- (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.6 Cubic Feet (6 boxes; 7 oversize folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu