Title: Keweenaw Point - Rocket Launch
Photographer: Unknown
Subject Headings: Seasons - Winter, Woody Plants - Trees,
Condition: Good
Description: In January, 1971 the University of Michigan rocket project was in delaying action at Keweenaw Point. Directed by Dr. Harold Allen of the University's aerospace department, the firing was delayed for an extended period due to the lack of a proper warming trend. The site here is directly at the point. [Image of a rocket about to be fired in a snow covered area.]
Source of Description: Daily Mining Gazette Article [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Robert Skuggen
Date of Photo: December 30 1971
Medium: still image
Color: color
Size: 12.6 cm x 17.9 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MS051-036-004-002
Collection Name: Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection
Terms of Use: Rights to reproduce and distribute this image may be restricted. Contact the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections for further information.
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