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Topic: Roosa Family needs your help...
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-21-2006 11:59 PM
   
When Hurricane Katrina came through Gulfport, Mississippi in 2005, it destroyed most of the space memorabilia collection that belonged to the late Apollo 14 Command Module Pilot Stu Roosa and his wife Joan. Since then, the Roosas' daughter-in-law, Whitney has been trying to rebuild her family's Apollo 14 treasure chest. If you have items relating to Roosa's moon mission and are willing to part with them, you can help Whitney with her quest. Items can be sent directly to her at: Whitney Roosa
201 Tavestock Lane
Winter Spring, Florida 32708In this season of charity and giving, I would greatly encourage as many collectors and enthusiasts who can help to do so. I am sure the Roosa family will appreciate anything you can send. |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 287
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-22-2006 09:20 AM
For those of us who do not have any items related to Stu Roosa, would it be possible to make a monetary donation in order for her to perhaps make purchases of items related to her father and his mission?I do have a autographed photograph of Ed Mitchell on the Moon that I would be willing to send to her. Since he was a member of her father's crew, do you think she would be interested in that item? ------------------
"I am sui generis; just leave it at that." - Huey P. Long |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-22-2006 09:26 AM
I think the family is looking to find/replace period items, such as mission memorabilia (decals, patches, etc.) as well as NASA lithos/glossies, films and such from Apollo 14.I will inquire regarding monetary donations. Thanks. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42986
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 12-22-2006 01:31 PM
At this time, it is best we keep donations to items rather than money. One idea, if you'd like to help, might be if you see an Apollo 14 item offered on eBay or elsewhere that you can afford, you might purchase it and then send it to the Roosas. Thank you. |
AstronautBrian
Member Posts: 287
From: Louisiana
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-22-2006 01:59 PM
Actually, that does sound like a better idea. Less logistics involved for Mrs. Roosa to worry about. Thanks for asking Robert!------------------
"I am sui generis; just leave it at that." - Huey P. Long |
spaceman1953
Member Posts: 953
From: South Bend, IN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-22-2006 04:44 PM
Thanks for the note.I hope they get a "kick" out of the stuff they will get ! Gene Bella |
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