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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.
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