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New Collections Available for Research, July 2023

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Lisa Rickey

We have new manuscript materials available for research! Click on the links to view the complete online finding aids: Newly processed collections: MS-552: John Pirelli Lodge 1633, Società di Mutuo Soccorso, Records, 0.63 linear foot. MS-591: Joyce Wolfe Papers, 1 … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago in Aviation: Harold Harris Parachute Jump

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Lisa Rickey

One hundred years ago this month – on October 20, 1922 – Lt. Harold R. Harris, a test pilot at McCook Field in Dayton, became the first person to successfully use a ripcord parachute to save himself during a real … Continue reading →

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“That’s One Small Step…” Space Collections at SC&A

Posted on June 27, 2019 by billstolz

On July 20, 1969, the world was transfixed as Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr. started their descent to the Moon surface in the Lunar Module “Eagle.” The third member of the Apollo 11 Mission, Michael Collins, orbited … Continue reading →

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