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We could not fail : the first African Americans in the space program

Paul, Richard, 1959- (Author). Moss, Steven, 1962- (Added Author).
Book  - 2015
629.40923 Pau
1 copy / 0 on hold

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Location
Stamford Available
  • ISBN: 0292772491
  • ISBN: 9780292772496
  • Physical Description x, 300 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition First edition.
  • Publisher Austin : University of Texas Press, 2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
A man of firsts: Julius Montgomery -- "There was a lot of history there": Theodis Ray -- Stronger than steel: Frank Crossley -- Dixie's role in the Space Age -- First of race in space: Ed Dwight -- The view from space: George Carruthers -- "Huntsville, it has always been unique": Delano Hyder and Richard Hall -- The country spartacus: Clyde Foster -- Water walkers: Morgan Watson and George Bourda -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Relevant census numbers on employed professional and skilled labor for NASA host states.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 37.50

Additional Information

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