HASA  Historical Advisory Committee
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Kranzberg, Melvin, Dr., 1917-1995
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content: Melvin Kranzberg Papers
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content: Melvin Kranzberg Papers / Series 1: Consultation and Advisement, 1958-1987
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content: 1961-1987
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content: Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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content: NMAH.AC.0266, Subseries 1.4
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content: Archival materials
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content: In 1964 Kranzberg became a charter member of the NASA Historical Advisory Committee. He was appointed Chairman from 1966-68 and again in 1984. This subseries not only contains the report that created and defined the objectives of this committee, but it also follows its work from 1964-1987 The purpose of the HAG is to review and survey the NASA Historical Program and to advise the Administrator in order to ensure "effective historical relationships between NASA ... [and others] concerned with the history of space exploration and its impact."

In 1984, Kranzberg was also appointed to the NASA Advisory Council. Included are minutes, correspondence, and reports from the Council, 1984-87. The role of the Advisory Council is to synthesize the work of various NASA committees and to develop policy when this role "transcends the responsibilities of any one committee."

The remaining folders in this subseries detail specific NASA operations such as lunar initiatives, moon stations, summer workshops, intercity transportation, and research.