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John Glenn (Signed Cover)., 03/02/1962-03/02/1962

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 3
Identifier: 41608

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 1-33) This is a series of 'Time' magazine covers collected by Mr. Dahlhaus and specially mounted for exhibition. Most are signed by the subjects. All include captions by Mr. Dahlhaus, on the back of the matting. The captions were also typed onto index cards (see Box 2, Folder 34).

Dates

  • 03/02/1962-03/02/1962

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Slim Document Cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Container Summary

Contains cover signed by US astronaut John Glenn. Includes FJD's caption: He went around the earth three times and proved that humans can perform in space without ill effect from weightlessness. In his congratulatory address the Soviet premier suggested a joint space effort. President John Kennedy later encouraged the participation."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GLENN, JOHN - SIGNATURE (TIME MAGAZINE COVER, 3/2/62): Printed Item

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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