Collection, 1938-1992.

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Collection, 1938-1992.

Consists of military and civilian citations and medals; correspondence; photographs of Persons, the crew of Gemini 8, and Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender documents that ended World War II (autographed); Person's identification card as a member of the UN Armistice team in Korea, and his short autobiography.

0.33 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7480866

Auburn University.

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United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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