15 July 1969

Robinson, Joyce, 1957-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard J. DiChristina

Joyce starts by addressing the letter to "Dear Someday Husband" and writes throughout how much she loves Richard. She mentions that her parents went to the Melody Fair and that she and Greg are home. She also mentions a school friend Jim who came over to get pictures of prom. Joyce updates him on her classes and asks how Richard is doing, mentioning that there are only 23 days left of basic training. She asks about his health and how he is doing after a cold. Joyce also mentions that the next day "the guys are leaving for the moon." Referencing the Apollo 11 mission. Joyce closes the letter…

GLC09626.13

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Envelope

Title: [First lunar landing envelope]

One envelope dated September 9, 1969 commemorating the first lunar landing. Includes stamp of date and "First Day of Issue."

GLC09799.01

20 July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: The deployment of the flag of the United States on the surface of the Moon

One lithograph entitled, "The deployment of the flag of the United States on the surface of the Moon," dated July 20, 1969. Image displays Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin placing the American flag on the moon's surface.

GLC09799.02

20 July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin walking near LM, footpad in lower right corner

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin walking near LM, footpad in lower right corner," dated July 20, 1969. Image displays Buzz Aldrin on the moon's surface. Commemorative stamp also pasted on the item.

GLC09799.03

20 July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin makes his first step onto the surface of the Moon

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin makes his first step onto the surface of the Moon," dated July 20, 1969. Image displays Buzz Aldrin descending from the lunar module.

GLC09799.04

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Astronaut Michael Collins

One lithograph entitled, "Astronaut Michael Collins," dated September 9, 1969. Image is portrait of Michael Collins in a space suit with a backdrop of the moon. Also pasted on the image is a commemorative stamp marking the first lunar landing.

GLC09799.05

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Astronaut Neil Armstrong

One lithograph entitled, "Astronaut Neil Armstrong," dated September 9, 1969. Image is portrait of Neil Armstrong in a space suit infront of a backdrop of the moon. Also pasted on the image is a commemorative stamp marking the first lunar landing.

GLC09799.06

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Rendezvous of Apollo 11 lunar module ascent stage with the command module

One lithograph entitled, "Rendezvous of Apollo 11 lunar module ascent stage with the command module," dated September 9, 1969. Image depicts the Apollo 11 lunar module returning to the command module with an earthrise in the background.

GLC09799.07

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin stands by deployed Passive Seismic Experiment Package

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin stands by deployed Passive Seismic Experiment Package," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Buzz Aldrin in space suit by lunar module.

GLC09799.08

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin standing beside American flag on moon's surface.

GLC09799.09

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM.

One lithograph entitled, "PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin between Passive Seismic Experiment Package, Laser Ranging Retro-Reflector (LR-3) and the lunar module.

GLC09799.10

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.

One lithograph entitled, "Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. ," dated September 9, 1969. Image is portrait of Buzz Aldrin in space suit with moon in background.

GLC09799.11

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Earth rise on far side of the moon.

One lithograph entitled, "Earth rise on far side of the moon," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of earthrise from the moon's surface.

GLC09799.12

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin walking near LM leg.

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin walking near LM leg," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin walking aside the lunar module's leg.

GLC09799.13

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Record, Phonograph

Title: Lunar Landing: Man on the Moon

One recording entitled, "Lunar Landing: Man on the Moon," dated September 9, 1969. Item recounts the events of the Apollo 11 mission. Narrated by Peter Thomas. Also included is an insert of lunar landing's major events and orbits from the mission.

GLC09799.14.01

9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Print

Title: Lunar Landing Mission Profile

One trifold illustration entitled, "Lunar Landing Mission Profile," depicting eighty-five major events of the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11. Significant points from the lunar module orbiting the moon and returning to Earth.

GLC09799.14.02

1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: [Aldrin standing by American flag on moon surface]

One image of Aldrin standing near the American flag and lunar module on the moon's surface.

GLC09799.15

4 October 1972

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jul. Weder

One letter to Jul. Weder from Fern Lee Pickens dated October 3, 1972. Pickens is writing on behalf of Neil Armstrong regarding a request of his autograph. Armstrong at this point has discontinued signing items due to the possibility of the signed items being used for profit.

GLC09799.16

July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: [Commemorative images of Apollo 11's lunar landing]

One promotional image commemorating Apollo 11's lunar mission dated July 1969. Item imprints portraits of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut patch, and declaration signed by the three astronauts and President Richard Nixon.

GLC09799.17

July 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Typed letter signed

Title: [Commemorative images of Apollo 11's lunar landing]

One promotional image commemorating Apollo 11's lunar mission dated July 1969. Item imprints portraits of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut patch, and declaration signed by the three astronauts and President Richard Nixon.

GLC09799.18

December 1969

National Geographic

Magazine

Title: National Geographic [Vol. 136, No. 6, December 1969]

One issue of "National Geographic," dated December 1969. Cover of issue consists of astronaut Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon. A special issue of the magazine was a five-part story on the landing of the moon. Table of contents lists article "Man Walks on Another World," which is a photo essay chronicling the lunar landing and words by astronatus Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Other articles listed are "Sounds of the Space Age, From Sputnik to Lunar Landing," with a vinyl attached to the magazine; "The Flight of Apollo 11: 'One Giant Leap for Mankind' " ; "What the Moon…

GLC09689.04

June 18, 1964

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Carl Ratsch, 1945-1969][Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of items belonging to Carl Ratsch dated 1945-1969. Consists of letters and an issue of National Geographic. Three letters are sent to Helena pertaining to training, USO shows and the ending of World War II. He signs his letters as "Unk." The issue of National Geographic is dedicated to the Lunar Landing in 1969.

GLC09689

1969-1989

Various

Header Record

Title: [Materials related to the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing] [Decimalized .01-.19]

Collection of twenty-two items of promotional materials related to the lunar landing dated 1969. Consists of lithographs, recordings, commemorative materials and an illustrated trifold of the lunar module's journey from the earth to the moon.

GLC09799

1989

Fleetwood

Header Record

Title: [Items related to the Lunar Landing's 20th Anniversary][Decimalized .01-.03]

Three items related to the lunar landing's 20th anniversary. Consists of promotional material and a coin.

GLC09799.19

1989

Fleetwood

Printed document

Title: [Promotional card related to 20th Anniversary stamp and coin]

One card stock dated 1989 related to the 20th Anniversary stamp and coin commemorating the lunar landing form 1969. Details the certification for the stamp and coin.

GLC09799.19.01