Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0655-008
This folder contains correspondence between members of President John F. Kennedy's staff, members of the press, and the public concerning Project Mercury astronauts and flights, including Colonel John Glenn's orbital flight aboard the Friendship 7 capsule and Lieutenant Commander Scott Carpenter's orbital flight aboard the Mercury-Atlas 7 capsule (also known as Aurora 7). The folder also contains invitations for astronauts to visit or attend events in cities across the United States. Of note is a letter from and response to a child regarding women's participation in the astronaut program.