Trophy, Robert H. Goddard Memorial, 1964, Hugh L. Dryden
Object Details
- Artist
- Joseph Anthony Atchison
- Manufacturer
- Roman Bronze Works, Inc.
- Summary
- This Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy was awarded to Dr. Hugh L. Dryden by the National Space Club on March 20, 1964, for "his exceptional scientific contributions to space exploration." Dryden's research led eventually to his position as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
- The National Space Club established the Goddard Trophy in 1958 as a way to honor an individual or group who had contributed to an outstanding achievement to the U.S. space program the previous year. The Trophy consists of a bust of Dr. Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945), the American rocket pioneer.
- In 1974, Dr. Dryden's widow, Elizabeth, donated the trophy to the Museum along with several boxes of Dr. Dryden's other awards.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Hugh L. Dryden
- Inventory Number
- A19750377000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- AWARDS-Trophies
- Materials
- Bronze, Brass, Adhesive, Synthetic Fabric, Steel
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 17.8 x 17.8 x 38.1cm (7 x 7 x 15 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19750377000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90a95b242-fb43-4872-a1f1-3ac87343de32
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