National Aeronautic Association

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Title
National Aeronautic Association
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKPOF-102-016
Date(s) of Materials
1962: 28 May-2 July
Folder Description
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the presentation of the Robert J. Collier Trophy for 1961 by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) to Major Robert M. White, Joseph A. Walker, A. Scott Crossfield, and Commander Forrest Petersen for their skill and courage as test pilots of the X-15 aircraft. Materials in this folder include a press release announcing the 1961 trophy recipients and memoranda from NAA President Martin M. Decker and Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O' Donnell.
Extent / Physical Description
5 digital pages
Series
Series 08. Subjects.
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files. Subjects. National Aeronautic Association
Contributor(s)
Decker, Martin M.
O'Donnell, Kenneth (Kenneth P.), 1924-1977
Media Type
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