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1967 Christmas Eve Letter from Don to Chuck and Glennis
Don Yeager
Christmas Eve letter from 1967 in which Don describes his company's preparation for "A tet offensive," likely referring to the escalation of the Vietnam War in January of 1968. He also describes the grim outlook for his company, and plans to be a war protestor when he returns home.
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October 18th Letter from Don Yeager to Chuck & Glennis
Don Yeager
October 18th letter from Don to his parents describing his conditions as a soldier in Vietnam. This letter marks four months of his twelve month tour.
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Unicef 1966 Calendar
This calendar contains descriptions of payments to various individuals throughout the year of 1966. The calendar is "Unicef 1966 Calendar: Children of the World in Graphic Art, by the United Nations Children's Fund." It contains art throughout the calendar with descriptions in English and French.
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1965 Engagement Calendar
An event calendar dating January through December, 1965. The calendar is detailed, and most days have events described on them. The calendar itself was sold by the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington D.C.
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1965 United Air Lines Calendar
This calendar provides notes and travel times throughout 1965. Dates include hotels, airlines, and events. It is fairly detailed, and most dates have notes on them.
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1966 MCM LXVI Appointments Calendar
This Calendar covers December, 1965 - December, 1966, but notes do not begin until January, 1965. Most dates have descriptions on them that include appointments, social events, and school events. The calendar itself is "MCM LXVI Appointments Julius Ceasar" by Martin Company.
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1966 MCM LXVI Appointments Calendar
This Calendar covers December, 1965 - December, 1966, but notes do not begin until January, 1966. Descriptions include travel schedules. There are few dates with notes. The calendar itself is "MCM LXVI Appointments Julius Ceasar" by Martin Company.
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Aerospace Accomplishments 1965-1966 Fiscal Calendar
This calendar covers the dates between July, 1965 - August, 1966. Dates include descriptions of travel logs and appointments. The calendar itself is an "Aerospace Accomplishments... As Displayed By The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum - General Electric" Colored art works of Aerospace works accompany calendar months.
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1964 Engagement Calendar
An event calendar dating January through December, 1964. The calendar is detailed, and most days have events described on them. The calendar itself was sold by the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington D.C.
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1963 Engagement Calendar
An event calendar dating January through December, 1963. The calendar is detailed, and most days have events described on them. The calendar itself was sold by the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington D.C.
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Chuck Yeager on "Science All Stars" TV Series, October 28th, 1963
Image and description of Chuck Yeager participating in "Science All Stars," a TV series that dramatizes science fair projects created by American teenagers.
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Correspondence with Don H. Clausen 1963
Correspondence with Don H. Clausen in 1963 in which Chuck and Don discuss signatures and attending events. Don H.
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1962 Engagement Calendar
An event calendar dating January through December, 1962. The calendar is detailed, and most days have events described on them. The calendar itself was sold by the Air Force Officers' Wives' Club of Washington D.C.
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1961 The Reminiscences of Charles E. Yeager Oral History Research Columbia University
Interview conducted by Mr. Kenneth Leish with Charles Yeager in Mongomery, Alabama in December 1960. Interview is about Yeager's introduction into the Air Force, war time experiences and Bell X-1 test flights.
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Correspondence With Barry Goldwater 1961
Correspondence with Barry Goldwater in 1961 where they discuss signing pictures sent to each other, along with plans to meet in the future.
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September 1960 - August 1961 Calendar (1)
This calendar dates from September 1960 - August 1961. There are two similar calendars in the collection covering these dates, and this is the first one. Most dates have events on them until July 1961. The calendar itself is "Your 1960-1961 School Year Appointment Calendar." It was created for students of the Air War College from Cunningham the Tailor.
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September 1960 - August 1961 Calendar (2)
This calendar dates from September 1960 - August 1961. There are two similar calendars in the collection covering these dates, and this is the second one. This calendar has fewer events inscribed than the first. The most detailed months are from November, 1960 to May, 1961. The calendar itself is "Your 1960-1961 School Year Appointment Calendar." It was created for students of the Air War College from Cunningham the Tailor.
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Calendar 1959
Calendar from January-December 1959. The calendar is a Scenic Engagement Calendar with images from Scenic America. Calendar is extensive and has events on most days of the year.
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1954 Celebration Photo
Photograph of Chuck at a "good will" celebration in 1954. Back of photo provides context given by the sender Carlos Victor Tahemilla.
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Distinguished Service Medal 1954
Citation to accompany the award of the "Distinguished Service Medal to Charles E. Yeager," accompanied by other awards given by the Department of the Air Force during 1954.
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Harmon Trophy 1954
Charles Yeager and Jacqueline Cochran are presented the Harmon Trophy in 1954 by President Eisenhower. This award was for Yeager again breaking the record for the fastest flight in 1953, and for Jacqueline Cochran being the first female pilot to break the sound barrier.
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The Operation of the Bell XS-1 Aircraft by Captain Charles E. Yeager
Charles Yeager's report on details of piloting the Bell X-1 aircraft.
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Correspondence With Albert Boyd 1952
Correspondence with Brigadier General Albert Boyd in 1952. Included is a newspaper clipping about Yeager and Boyd in which they were testing new French jets. Also included is a photo of them and an unidentified individual.
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1951- B29 "Mothership"
Image of Yeager with crew of B29 Mothership in 1951. Crew names are attached.
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