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Hefferan, Vioalle
Vioalle Hefferan papers, 1943-1974.
This accession consists of the contents of scrapbooks created by Vioalle Hefferan. Hefferan was a teacher and astronomy club advisor at Albuquerque High School as well as the leader of Moonwatch Team #041. The team, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was one of the few teams led by a female and most of its members were high school students. Moonwatch teams were established around the world by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Moonwatch Division, 1956-1975, to track and photograph artificial satellites. Materials include letters and cards from students, parents, former students, friends, and family. Materials also include clippings, photographs, certificates, and related materials.
American teacher and astronomy club advisor at Albuquerque High School. Leader of Moonwatch Team #041.
Hefferan, Vioalle
Albuquerque High School (Albuquerque, N.M.)
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. Moonwatch Division.
Artificial satellites -- Tracking
Astronomy
Satellites.
Scrapbooks. aat
AIP-ICOS
Smithsonian Institution. Archives. Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507, 600 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024-2520, USA
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