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Michael Collins

Space swag: “Material which we receive from NASA ... is considered for loan to ... responsible museums”

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Space swag: “Material which we receive from NASA ... is considered for loan to ... responsible museums”

TLS signed “Mike,” one page, 8.5 x 11, National Air and Space Museum letterhead, February 26, 1974. Collins writes to Dave Jameson, Vice President of the EAA Air Museum Foundation. In part: “Many thanks for your letter of February 13 regarding interest in some sort of ‘space hardware.’ Material which we receive from NASA, which is determined excess to our exhibit needs, is considered for loan to NASA Centers and responsible museums. I’m passing along your request to Fred Durant, our Assistant Director for Astronautics, and I am asking him to see what kinds of items might be of interest to you and Paul and which might become available in the next six months. We anticipate receiving some Skylab space suits, for example, in this time frame….” Intersecting mailing folds (away from signature), otherwise fine condition. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #330 - Ended February 13, 2008