From 1983 through 2003, Ron Carleton served as the Chief of Staff for Martin Frost, member of the US. House of Representatives from the 24th District of Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth) During this time, Carleton's accumulated documents began to reflect socio-political issues prevalent at the national and state level, particularly, the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These papers provide a new perspective on daily operations for Congressional staff. The Ron Carleton Papers are comprised of correspondence, project files, photographs, articles, declassified material, and legal paperwork of Congressman Martin Frost. Prominent subjects include the Superconducting Super Collider, a David Kennerly photograph exhibit, the Lone Star Fund, the Democratic National Convention, and Frost’s 1998 race for Democratic Caucus Chair.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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NASA: Suit Designs for Space Station
Photocopy of an article from Jan 11, 1988 detailing how NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) will be evaluating two designs of space suits for the Space Station.
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NASA: First Landing at Kennedy Space Center
Image of the Space Shuttle, Challenger, during its first landing at Kennedy Space Center. The Challenger is the shuttle from Mission 41-B and the image was taken from a rescue helicopter.
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NASA: Gemini Program Highlights
Collage of images from the Gemini Program. They show various events during the mission from the initial launch of the Atlas on October 25, 1965 to November 15, 1966.
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NASA: Space Shuttle Mission 61-B
Image is from Mission 61-B. Highlighting the construction of the EASE (Experimental Assembly of Structures in Extravehicular Activit) while in space. It is an experiment of space construction with an emphasis on human dynamics, human factors, and a compairson between space construction and underwater training. Astronauts shown are Mission Specialists Jerry L. Ross (red stripes) and Woody Spring. The Mission crew also included Commander Brewster H. Shaw, Pilot Bryan D. O'Conner, specialist Mary L. Cleave, and Payload Specialists Charles D. Walker and Rodolfo Neri Vela. Mission 61-B, Atlantis, launched November 26, 1985 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and returned December 3, 1985 to Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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NASA: Information Summaries
Information booklet from NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) about the Mercury to Apollo-Soyuz. The booklet details each of the space missions that NASA has conducted from Project Mercuty in 1959 to the Apollo-Soyuz in 1975. Pubilshed November 1985.
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NASA: Space Program Benefits
Information packet of NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Space Program Benefits, detailing innovations or "spinoffs" that have come from the Space Program.
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NASA: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Information packet of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (NASA center that was renamed on February 19th, 1973) including background of the station, its astronaut program and the main mission of the facility.
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NASA: Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle
Trifold information brochure for NASA's (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) OMV (Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle). It is an unmanned space transportation vehicle designed to deliver payloads outside of practical reach of the space shuttle. Published in October 1986.
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Houston Chamber of Commerce
Rosie Barrera
Letter to Ron Carlton from Rosie Barrera detailing thanks of a meeting for the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Dated June 28, 1985
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Comanche Peak Steam Electric Station
Pages 1-2 of Comanche Park Steam Electric Station. Document includes a brief overview and history of the company detailing ownership, location, capability, and cost to operate.
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Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld
John Markus
Two letters, one dated January 11, 1985 to Ron Carlton from John Markus. The other letter dated December 17, 1984 to Bonnie McLellan from John Markus.