Lot 468
Apollo 11, 1969, "Paul Haney's "Crew Conference" Notes, Etc., An interesting lot that includes 1) an original April 21 typed letter signed by Paul Haney (Public Affairs) and Deke Slayton (in concurrence) re designation of reporter pool positions to cover an Apollo 11 Design Certification Review meeting with Neil and Buzz in attendence and 2) Paul Haney's original "Crew Conference" notes re moon landing and moon walk (?) in a 3x6" small notebook. Among the most interesting comments he noted (among many) are that "Aldrin did (?) most talking as always", "Footprint half to a quarter of inch / 2 to 3 inches at edges of qtr" (? / Aldrin) and "Great to plant flag" (Aldrin). "Ascent was a great pleasure" (Armstrong", "Problem of 5 year old boy in candy store" (Armstrong), "Less than 30 secs of fuel acc to ???" (Armstrong), "Sorry to see moon go, but glad to see restroom (?)" (Armstrong), etc.
This group of nine, mostly double-side, pages is the next best thing to having been there. Important.
Estimated Value $500 - 750,
Ex. the Paul Haney Estate collection,
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