Moon rock exhibition photographs, 1969-1970.

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Moon rock exhibition photographs, 1969-1970.

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Photographs documenting two Museum exhibitions, the Apollo 11 Moon Rock Exhibition, 1969-1970, and the Apollo 12 Moon Rock Exhibition, 1970. The rocks were lent by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Shows the moon rocks, the exhibition, and visitors viewing the rocks. Includes portraits of Dr. Kenneth Franklin, Dr. Vincent Manson, Dr. Franklyn Branley, and Dr. Thomas D. Nicholson. Photographs are identified.

180 photonegatives : b&w.181 photoprints : b&w mounted on file cards.30 transparencies : col. ; 35 mm.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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