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Rocket engines

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Richard A. Keller, III papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2708
Abstract

The Richard A. Keller, III papers (1957-2011) consist of articles, brochures, and news clippings regarding Keller's development of rocket-powered cars. The collection contains materials regarding speed racing and various vehicles developed by Keller such as The Blue Flame, X-1, Pollution Packer, and others. Keller helped to form the company Reaction Dynamics.

Dates: 1957-2011

Richard A. Keller, III Bonneville Salt Flats racing films

 Collection
Identifier: A0019
Abstract

The Richard A. Keller, III Bonneville Salt Flats racing films (1970-1974) consist of five 16mm films about the cars and people attempting to break the world landspeed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Utah. Click here to request copies of digitized items from this collection.

Dates: 1970-1974

Loren E. Morey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1860
Abstract

The Loren E. Morey papers (1826-1983) contain correspondence, notes, articles, publications, notebooks, pamphlets, brochures, and news clippings related to hot air balloons and rocket systems. Loren E. Morey received a Ph.D in chemistry from Columbia University in 1944. He worked for Hercules Powder Company for twenty-five years beginning in 1950. While at Hercules, he participated in the development of several military rockets including the Nike Ajax, Little John, Terrier, and Talos.

Dates: 1826-1983