Wernher von Braun Speeches
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1031-SC
Scope and Content
The collection consists of typed speeches and one interview given by aerospace scientist Wernher von Braun on topics related to the United States space program.
Dates
- 1963-1968
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
Wernher von Braun, (born March 23, 1912, Wirsitz, Germany [now Wyrzysk, Poland]— died June 16, 1977, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.) was a German scientist who played a prominent role in all aspects of rocketry and space exploration, first in Germany during World War II and after World War II in the United States. Braun was influencial in the development of the V-2 rockets and the Saturn program. Based for a while in El Paso, Braun was part of a group that launched rockets at White Sands Proving Ground, New Mexico.
Extent
1 Folder
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Texts of speeches given in the United States and transcript of one interview.
Separated Material
Wernher von Braun News Photographs Collection, Center for Southwest Research, University Libraries, University of New Mexico
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Wernher von Braun Speeches, 1963-1968
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- © 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451