Rollin W. Gillespie Collection, 1947-2000.

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Rollin W. Gillespie Collection, 1947-2000.

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The collection consists of files from 1947 to 2000 that are arranged in an ascending chronological order by year of significant events that occurred in Gillespie's career. They include 2 cubic feet of various research data, news reports, publications, a collection of essays, letters and rocket engine computations and formulas. Also, they include documentation for an autobiography, blueprints, drawings, memoranda, proposals and ten audiocassette tapes of oral interviews with Gillespie conducted by James Stephens. The collection has been arranged as created, while file titles and binder/folders sequence retained as found.

2.0 cubic ft. (69 folders)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8106409

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives

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