Collection of space journalist Mary E. Bubb’s materials related to the MA-7 launch of Scott Carpenter aboard the Aurora 7 on May 24, 1962, including: two pages of her handwritten notes in pencil, one on a sheet of Western Union ‘press message’ paper (both sides) and one on a small notepad page, apparently taken during an interview or press conference, in part: “Exper largely success…dud everyth w switch could think off [sic]—saw pass window shortly before retrofire. Able make measurem drag hope contrib knowledge—as result Johns flight I had more leeway…Good ideas yaw ref on dark side—only 1/4 moon—at half dark side…Drifting flight—no problem…very welcome & peaceful…Good intensity measurem on stars—haze layer”; three pages of NASA news releases; and four pages of typed material. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by one of Bubb’s business cards from the 1990s and a biographical sheet. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte.
