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Peenemünde (Germany)--History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Bernhard Tessmann Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-118
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs, slides, correspondence, and files that document the life and career of German-American guided missle expert Berhard Tessmann. Materials trace Tessmann's work from Peenemunde to Ft. Bliss and eventually Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1948 - 1999

Brigadier General Julius Braun Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-124
Scope and Contents

This collection focuses on US and international space history. It consists of papers written by Braun, photographs, course materials for Braun’s space history classes, and documents on international space history collected by Braun. International space history included is Russian, German, and Chinese.

Dates: 1990 - 2013

Bruno Heusinger Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-172
Scope and Contents

Pamphlets, correspondence, and photographs relating to the life and career of Bruno Heusinger.

Dates: 1945-07-13 - 1968-02

Christel W. Ludewig McCanless Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-99
Dates: Majority of material found within 1963 - 2000

Dr. Gerhard Reisig Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-24
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two large parts, one half being Dr. Reisig's personal papers and notes, and the second half being a collection of books kept by Dr. Reisig. Alongside this there are also a handful of artifacts and maps.

Dates: 2005-09-06

Ernst Karl Klauss Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-72
Content Description

This colleciton contains drawings, photographs, and an autobiography of Ernst Karl Klauss.

Dates: 1946 - 1986

Heinz-Hermann Koelle Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-73
Content Description

The Heinz-Hermann Koelle Collection (.5 linear ft.) includes one archival box which, includes 15 folders. Subjects covered within this collection include the idea of building a lunar base, and the benefits of space exploration for the U.S., and advancements in space vehicles and capabilities. The files also include information on Koelle’s academic career.

Dates: 1959 - 2013

Hermann Ludewig Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-93
Scope and Contents

Ludewig's personal files, artifacts regarding Peenemünde and the V-2 rocket, artifacts regarding the rocket team in Huntsville, artifacts regarding several Old Timers Reunions, audiovisual material, oversized materials.

Dates: 1890 - 1990

Philipp Wolfgang Zettler-Seidel Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-76
Scope and Contents

Documents about Zettler-Seidel, his obituary, a career timeline, "Philipp W. Zettler-Seidel, A Historic Caver and Cave Owner," newspaper clippings, Peenemünde and Kochel technical paper references, land ownership documents.

Dates: 1914 - 2002

R. J. (Bob) Ward Jr. Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC-79
Scope and Contents

A copy of "Dr Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun," research notes on the life of Wernher von Braun for the book "Dr Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun."

Dates: 2013-02-10