1 April 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Landmark Lost

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated April 1, 1957. Shows the Manitoba's historic revenue building after a fire which destroyed the structure. The press release in the photo notes that valuable records were saved. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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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.

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26 April 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Machine Guns Guard Hussein's Palace

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated April 26, 1957. Shows two soldiers in a car with machine guns parked in front of the Jordanian Palace. The press release attached to the photo reports that the two men are standing guard for King Hussein. It also mentions that the military now controls Jordan under martial law. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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2 April 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Awesome Display of Aerial Power

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated April 2, 1957. A composite of two images. The top shows an F-100C Super Sabre "riding the waves" of the 114 rockets it just released. The bottom image is of the Super Sabre climbing away from its target. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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2 April 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Raising the Abukir

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated April 2, 1957. Shows a ship being raised from the Suez Canal. The attached press release reports that the sunken frigate Abukir is being raised as the last obstacle to traffic on the Suez Canal. Once the ship is fully raised the U.N. will likely announce its work completed and the canal will be reopened. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated.

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2 April 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Work on Last Suez Obstacle

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated April 2, 1957. Shows a ship being raised from the Suez Canal. The attached press release reports that the sunken frigate Abukir is being raised as the last obstacle to traffic on the Suez Canal. The task is especially dangerous as the ship contains an estimated ten tons of explosives in the from of anti-Submarine depth charges, gun shells and grenades. The image is blurry and pixilated.

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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.

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2 April 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: April Blizzard Hits West

One wirephoto released by Associated Press datedApril 2, 1957. Shows two cars parked on the side of a road under trees. Everything is covered in snow. The press release in the photo says that it was the second spring blizzard in the last ten days in Denver. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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21 May 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Where JBM Rocket Engines are Tested

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated May 21, 1957. Shows seven cars parked around a fully lit tower. The press release attached to the photo reports that the tower is the site for ballistic missile testing and analyzing. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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22 May 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Unit of the Air Force "Navy"

One wirephoto released by International News Photos datedMay 22, 1957. Shows a close up of the deck of a ship. On the side of the ship is named U.S.A.F. E-42-1835. The attached press release reports that the ship is one of six ocean range vessels to be used in testing of ballistic missiles launched from Cape Canaveral. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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24 July 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Here to Present an African Play

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated July 24, 1957. Shows group of people getting off a plane. The attached press release reports that the African delegation from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, have arrived in the United States to present a new play entitled, "the Next Phase." The play was written by members of the Ghana parliament. The photo features, Irene Laure, Tito Winyi, King of Bunoro, Uganda, Jim Owen, and William Nkomo of South Africa, and Dowuona Hammond of Ghana. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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12 August 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Russian Bigwigs Visit Soviet Memorial

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated August 12, 1957. Shows a group of people walking down the steps of a monument. The attached press release reports that "Communist boss," Nikita Khrushchev and members of the Russian delegation were touring East Germany. They visited the memorial before leaving. The memorial is at the Soviet cemetery at Treptow and features a Russian liberator breaking a swastika with his sword while holding a child. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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27 August 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Charles A. Lindbergh mission report

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated August 27, 1957. This photo is a copy of the report written by Charles A. Lindbergh when he shot down a Japanese airplane on July 29, 1944. According to the attached press release Lindbergh was participating in the mission as an observer to help teach younger pilots how to get more range from their planes. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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19 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Koreans Dedicate Statue to General MacArthur

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 19, 1957. Shows a memorial plaque on a column. A statue of Douglas MacArthur rests on top of the column. According to the attached press release the memorial commemorates the victory at Inchon during the Korean War. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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24 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: NATO Troopers Shower Down on Denmark

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 24, 1957. Shows many paratroopers leaping off eleven planes. According to the attached press release the paratroopers from several NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nations are floating down to the Island of Zealand as part of NATO Maneuvers and training. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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26 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: All the Ear-Marks of the Real Thing in NATO Exercise

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 26, 1957. Shows two camouflaged soldiers laying down, and another soldier in a camouflaged tank speaking into a radio. The attached press release reports that the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) maneuvers (training) in Denmark consisted of Danish soldiers as defenders. The exercise was ended when the Danish forces broke up the invading British and American forces. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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