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Topic: Astronauts' mission checklists and cue cards
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arjuna
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posted 07-23-2011 04:57 PM
 
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Originally posted by garymilgrom:
I think one day I will not be here to tell the story behind this list, and therefore I chose the "big frame" and accompanying artifacts and text to tell the story.
It's all personal preference, but Gary, I think your presentation looks great - and very tasteful. |
Jarnoparoni
Member Posts: 44
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 07-23-2011 08:28 PM
 
But that is what I mean. Don't tell the page not the story for is own? I can read "Flown to the lunar surface on Apollo 17." For me it's clear what that words say. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-23-2011 08:34 PM
For you, yes, but how about for someone less familiar with the history of the program? Do they know the difference between Apollo 17 and Apollo 11? They do know what the checklist was used for? There's a reason that museums accompany their artifacts with photos and descriptive plates. They help put the artifacts into the context of the program they originate and help others better appreciate their history. |
Jarnoparoni
Member Posts: 44
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 07-23-2011 08:45 PM
The mankind means alls what they have done is so important. I like my page you can believe me but also I believe nobody was interested at Apollo or the my checklist in 500 years. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 07-23-2011 08:53 PM
As collectors, we have a responsibility to protect and preserve our artifacts for future generations, regardless if we believe they will be of interest or not. We are, after all, only the temporary custodians of these items.We should also strive to share our artifacts with those around us today. It's not being a braggart to help others come into contact with and better appreciate space history. |
Jarnoparoni
Member Posts: 44
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 07-23-2011 08:59 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
There's a reason that museums accompany their artifacts with photos and descriptive plates. They help put the artifacts into the context of the program they originate and help others better appreciate their history.
OK, that's correct. But I only want to say that I won't live in a museum. And I don't want a living room like a museum. |
Jarnoparoni
Member Posts: 44
From: Germany
Registered: Aug 2009
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posted 07-23-2011 09:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
We should also strive to share our artifacts with those around us today. It's not being a braggart to help others come into contact with and better appreciate space history.
Hello Robert, one question. Somebody who have purchased for example a complete flown Apollo 11 manual for, let me say $200000 US. Do you think this guy hang this manual on a wall? For sure not! Do you think he must gave all visitors from his home the opportunity to look what he has? I am sure not. |
chet
Member Posts: 1506
From: Beverly Hills, Calif.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-24-2011 01:18 AM
Nothing about space collecting is compulsory, but I believe Robert is right in that it would be desirable if our collections were well preserved and used to educate others less informed about the soaring accomplishments of our space program. |
ilbasso
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From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 07-24-2011 09:24 AM
I agree that it is important to keep some sort of written record about your artifact. If you don't display it on the front of a framed presentation, at least make some notes and put them in an envelope attached to the back of the frame. We are just one generation - or even one "owner" of an artifact - away from losing precious knowledge about the history of these items. When I get new items in my collection, I do a lot of research to help me understand what they are, how they were used, and what was their historical significance. To me, that greatly adds to the meaning and personal value of the artifact. It is frustrating to find items associated with an individual, only to find that you can't locate anything about what that person actually did on the space program, and even their living relatives can only vaguely tell you "I think he did something on the Moon landing program but I'm not sure what." Who knows what information will be around in 20 or 30 years? If we don't collect and preserve it, it could easily be gone forever. When I'm gone, my family won't necessarily know the significance behind some of my collectibles and relics. Certainly, they won't have the depth of understanding that I gained from all my research about them. Having some sort of written description and history will, at a minimum, increase the interest in the items if they go to auction or to a museum. Think of it as building a link in a continuing chain from the early days of the space program into the future, to people who won't understand why someone would need a written checklist on the Moon. As it is, the younger generations today have a hard time believing it was possible for Apollo to go to the Moon with 1960's technology. Telling the story of all of these little items helps people understand all of the pieces that together made it possible. |
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