Cleveland Rocket Society collection

Collection

Identifier: Spec-Coll-00010

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of records of the Cleveland Rocket Society 1929-1962; and research material collected by John Tascher in writing his history of the society 1936-1965.

Dates

Creation: 1929-1965

Language of Materials

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Restrictions on Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection.

Biography of The Cleveland Rocket Society

The Cleveland Rocket Society was established in January, 1933 by Ernst Loebell and E.L. Hanna. One of the first American groups to study and perform experiments with liquid-propelled rockets, this Cleveland, Ohio organization designed and constructed six rocket engines in five years. At the invitation of the French Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Cleveland Rocket Society sent a scale model rocket as part of their exhibit in the 1937 Paris International Exhibition. The organization grew to include 100 members before it disbanded in 1938.

Extent

4.18 linear feet

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of records of the Cleveland Rocket Society 1929-1962; and research material collected by John Tascher in writing his history of the society 1936-1965.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection is arranged in two series: Series 1: The Cleveland Rocket Society Papers, 1929-1962; Series 2: The John Tascher Papers, 1936-1965.

Acquisition Information

The records of The Cleveland Rocket Society were likely donated by Ernest Loebell in 1965. John Tascher, who wrote an essay on the society for which he received the Goddard Award for 1964, likely donated his notes to the collection later.