James Montgomery Beggs papers, 1959-1981.
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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...
