James Montgomery Beggs papers, 1981-1986.

ArchivalResource

James Montgomery Beggs papers, 1981-1986.

Collection includes printed transcripts of speeches, congressional testimony, copies of memorandums, a small amount of correspondence, biographical information, materials related to NASA participation on the White House Science Council, copies of NASA newsletters, 5 videocassettes of congressional testimony and an interview, 1 audiotape of Earth sounds recorded from the Voyager spacecraft, photographs, posters and miscellaneous other materials related to Begg's tenure as NASA administrator.

9 cubic ft. (9 boxes) + 26 cubic ft. of printed materials.

Related Entities

There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6r60hpw (corporateBody)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....

White House Science Council

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mw7d00 (corporateBody)

Beggs, James Montgomery, 1926-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c53wkg (person)

Associate administrator, United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1968-1969; under secretary of transportation, 1969-1973. From the description of James Montgomery Beggs papers, 1959-1981. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754871811 Beggs was administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration from 1981-1986. From the description of James Montgomery Beggs papers, 1981-1986. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCa...