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The Robert H. Goddard Papers, Robert H. Goddard
The Robert H. Goddard Papers, Robert H. Goddard
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Dr. Robert H. Goddard was a member of the Clark Physics Department for 29 years. Foremost American pioneer of rocket research, he laid the technical and theoretical foundations for many of the developments in long-range rockets, missiles, satellites and space flight, which collectively put us into the Space Age.
The collection includes correspondence, diaries, journals, patent applications and awards, reports, and photographs. The collection also includes original paintings by Dr. Goddard.
The Percy Roope Papers, Percy M. Roope
The Percy Roope Papers, Percy M. Roope
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Percy M. Roope was a Professor of Physics at Clark University from 1921 to 1967. He was a student of Robert H. Goddard and was present at Goddard's first successful launch in 1926. His papers consist of interviews with him concerning Dr. Goddard and correspondence with him.