Guide to the Air Force ROTC Motion Picture Films 1962

Overview of the Collection

	Repository Name:		Oregon State University Libraries University Archives 121 The Valley Library Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331-4501 Phone: 541-737-2165 Email: archives@oregonstate.edu Web: http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/archives
	Collection Number:		FV P 056
	Creator:		United States. Air Force ROTC.
	Title:		Air Force ROTC Motion Picture Films
	Dates:		1962 (inclusive)
	Quantity:		0.05 cubic foot, including 2 films 1 box
	Languages:		Materials in English.
	Summary:		The Air Force ROTC Motion Picture Films consist of footage of the 1962 Apollo Project at Oregon State University to construct a space flight simulator.

Historical Note

The Air Force ROTC unit at Oregon State University was established in 1949. The goal of the Apollo Project at Oregon State University was to construct a three-man space simulator and train a crew for a final 48-hour simulated flight. According to a report in the 16 January 1962 Barometer, the crew would conduct test flights during which they would apply navigation principles to maintain a prescribed course of flight. The simulator was constructed of aluminum and plywood.

Content Description

The Air Force ROTC Motion Picture Films document the Apollo space flight simulator constructed by Oregon State University Air Force ROTC cadets. The collection includes two reels of 16 mm b/w silent film, approximately 25 feet each.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

These films were acquired by the Archives prior to 1966.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Air Force ROTC Motion Picture Films (FV P 056), Oregon State University Archives, Corvallis, Oregon.

Related Information

Related Materials

Additional materials pertaining to Air Force ROTC at Oregon State University are available in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Records (RG 058) (text/html) .

Subjects

Oregon State University--Students.

Flight simulators

Manned space flight.

Military education--Oregon--Corvallis.

Silent films.

Other Creators :

Oregon State University. Dept. of Air Force Studies.

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