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"Pinky" Nelson introduction, City Club, November 6, 1986

 Item — Container: TCCA-003 Box 2, Folder: 19, Object: 5

Scope and Contents

The George "Pinky" Nelson introduction made to the City Club consists primarily of remarks on the named individual in the document, his local education history, being a graduate of the University of Washington where he received his M.A. and PhD in Astronomy. The fourth UW Graduate to become an astronaut, it was the honor of Pamela Transue to introduce to the City Club George "Pinky" Nelson. This document is further supplemented by biographical data on Mr. Nelson by Way of NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. An interdeparmental memo from the University of Washington regarding the presentation of a pennant at Half-Time during the University of Washington Homecoming Game on October 25, followed by a request for attendance by the institutions president. A reproduction article on George Nelson are also included. Physical copy and digital copy.

Dates

  • November 6, 1986

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on these materials. Materials are open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (5 document boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Tacoma Community College Archives Repository

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