Volunteer Flight Officer Network Correspondence, 1966-1975

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Summary

Consists of records documenting incoming and outgoing correspondence of Herbert E. Roth in his capacity as Director of the Volunteer Flight Officer Network (VFON), 1966-1975. Most of the correspondence is with William P. Hirst and Albert Werner, directors of Moonwatch. Topics include the scope and funding of the VFON, supplies, equipment, disposition of sighting reports, and other matters of VFON operation. Materials include correspondence.

Subject

  • Werner, Albert
  • Hirst, William P
  • Roth, Herbert E

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Organization

Chronologic

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1966
  • 1966-1975

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Astrophysics
  • Research institutes
  • Astronomy

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00644

Physical description

0.33 cu. ft. processed holdings

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