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Loren E. Morey photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0870

Scope and Contents

The Loren E. Morey photograph collection contains images related to hot air balloons and rocket systems.

Dates

  • 1940-1980

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Loren E. Morey (1915-1996) received a B.S. from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois, in 1938. In 1944, he received a Ph.D. in chemistry from Columbia University. Morey worked at George Washington University in the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory from 1944 to 1945. He later worked for Hercules Powder Company for twenty-five years beginning in 1950. During his employment at the Hercules Powder Company, Morey assisted in the development of many army, navy, and air force rockets, including Nike Ajax, Little John, Terrier, and Talos.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

The Loren E. Morey photograph collection contains images related to hot air balloons and rocket systems.

Arrangement

By folder and subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from Marriott Library Gifts and Exchanges in 2001.

Separated Materials

See also the Manuscripts Division in Special Collections (ACCN 1860).

Processing Information

Processed by Multimedia Division staff.
Title
Guide to the Loren E. Morey photograph collection, 1940-1980
Author
Finding aid created by Sara Davis.
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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