Redstone launch vehicle carrying a boilerplate model of the Project Mercury spacecraft launched at 12:30 pm from Cape Canaveral, FL today appeared to fly its preplanned trajectory. The vehicle reached a peak altitude of 115 statute miles, a maximum...
Band saws are often used for cutting curves of large radius in Lucite methyl methacrylate resin. Because of the length of band saw blades, they dissipate heat more rapidly than do circular saws. Accordingly, they operate at lower temperatures and...
Collection guide; Construction and building industry; Industrial products and design
A guide to primary material at the Hagley Museum and Library. For access to the contents of this collection contact Hagley at research@hagley.org or 302-654-2800.
Periodicals; Chemical industry; Firearms; Gardening; Textile industry; Nylon;
Table of Contents: Why they study strange organic solids; The changing world of pumps; by the rocket sled's flare; A filter man's filter; From gas range to satelloon; gun-land's most adaptable family; How does your garden grow; Chemical claw with...
Table of Contents: A plus in leisure fabircs; the wright stuff; Freewheeling on Broadway; Instant savings bond; A screaming success; A bumper with looks that last; Cleaning with care; Most advanced thinking on two feet; Encouraging words on the...
Periodicals; Chemical industry; Automobile industry; Appliances; Stoves; Plastics industry; Newspapers; Balloons (Aircraft); Beer; Agriculture; Air travel;
Table of Contents: A splash hit for Ford; Magic chef cooks up a new range; Because the future has arrived; With confidence and dignity; Star performer; And sail along the silver sky; Getting a-head with bass, by Jove; New dimensions in clinical...
Table of Contents: Make every day easy with Teflon; Quick study; Putting new teeth into gear design; Precursor to greatness; Security left and right; Safety pays; Painting a masterpiece; Let the sun shine in; Weeds aren't at home on the range; News...
Table of Contents: Dyes development, a national need; DuPont straight dynamite is now practically freeze-proof; Why dealers should handle one complete, specialized paint line; Fabrikoid scores 100%; Multiplying leather; Demolished without damage;...
Table of Contents: Paris gowns for motor cars; A belting control system; Around the world with Duco; Tree planting with dynamite; Ballistite has been dropped; Inside the bounding main; Dried fruits that demand attention; Protecting blasters on the...
Table of Contents: A chemical family; Treasures of science; Nineteen thirty-four, another velvet year; Over the cameraman's shoulder; Do not open until Christmas; New boudoir accessories; A new range for a new market.
Table of Contents: 1937 in review; Commerce in the skyways; And now, gentlemen; How Cellophane cellulose film is made; What's new; Mining iron ore on the Gogebic Range; Music in modern dress.
Army Ordnances two stage Bumper rocket zooms skyward from the long range Proving Ground at Cocoa FL on the first leg of its flight. When the basic vehicle, a V-2, reaches the end of it s first burning period, a smaller Wac Corporal missile will be...
Above is pictured the beautiful 13th century cathedral at Rheims which was terribly damaged by the German bombs and long range guns during the World War and which is now being restored to its former state of beauty. A donation of $1,000,000 was...
A few minutes after this photograph was snapped these 33 sturdy Vultee BT-13 Basic Trainers, piloted by U.S. Army fliers in foreground were roaring down the 4000 foot runway at 10 second intervals for delivery to Moffett Field, California basic...
Headquarters of most of the major oil companies or their branches now operating in the Canadian West, Calgary and its municipal airport provide a base for more than 40 executive type of aircraft. These range up to and include DC-3s. Calgary's...
A Project Mercury spacecraft boosted by a modified Atlas was launched from Cape Canaveral, FL at 9: 10 a.m. February 21, 1961. The Mercury capsule reached a peak altitude of 107 status miles and landed 1,425 miles down range.
Giant fuselage of the Douglas DC-4, being lowered over the 139 foot wing of this colossus of the skies. The plane, now rapidly approaching test flights at the Douglas plant in Santa Monica, CA will carry 42 passengers, a crew of 5 and a heavy cargo...
