Martin Marietta Archives - Orlando Memory

People

Born on September 7th, 1927, John L. Tracy was too young to enlist in the military for World War II. But as soon as he was of age, he entered the U.S. Armed Forces because he wanted to serve his country. His work involved using the latest technology from ... Read more

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Aeronautical Engineer Charlie French

Please click on this link for information on aeronautical engineer, Raymond Holliday French, Jr. - know to coworkers and friends as Charlie French. Variously known as Skip, Charlie, Charlie Hop Jr., Timer, and by a select few, Chuck. Raymond Holli ... Read more

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Oral History Interview with Martin Inventor David L. Emmons

Featured photo above: Colleagues from Martin Marietta enjoy dinner together at Julian's Dining Room, circa 1980. Pictured second from the left, McDonald Wiggins - Martin communications, Julian Rentro - Martin patent attorney, and David Emmons - Martin inv ... Read more

Events

38th Annual NAACP Florida State Convention in Orlando

The 38th Annual State Convention, Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches was held in Orlando October 21, 22, 23, 1977 at the Hilton Inn West at 3200 W. Colonial Drive. The conference was hosted by the Orange County Branch, NAACP, Willie H. Williams, P ... Read more

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Donald Hickman: Director of the Pershing Missile Project Oral History Interview

ABOVE: Colonel Quill in charge of Pershing Missile training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, General Boyle, Commander of the 56th Brigade, Donald Hickman, Pershing Program Manager for Martin Marietta Orlando, and Colonel William J. Fiorentino, Army Program Manager ... Read more

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Oral History Interview with Martin Inventor David L. Emmons

ABOVE: Dr. James Crouch, right, and David Emmons standing in front of the Elevated Site System at Martin Marietta in Orlando. My name is David Leach Emmons and I was born and raised in Wyoming and I lived in Arkansas for a while and then I came to Florid ... Read more

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Donald Hickman: Oral History Interview with the Director of the Pershing Missile Project

ABOVE: Donald Hickman, left, presents a Pershing model to Brigadier General William E. Sweet Pershing Commander in Europe. VIEW Article The trade that President Reagan made was he'd take Pershing II's out of Europe if they would decommission all th ... Read more

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Martin Orlando Presentations Chief Robert Buck Oral History Interview

My name is Robert Buck.. I'm originally from New York and that's where I was when... in 1960 Martin Marietta hired me. I was a copy writer for an ad agency up there and they wanted me to write recruiting material. It was very difficult to get engineer ... Read more

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Transition: Martin Marietta Scientists & Engineers Keeping Pace With Tomorrow

Martin Marietta recruiting brochure in book format created to lure top scientists to Orlando, circa 1960. VIEW document. Excerpt: By way of background, the Martin Company experienced a sharp transition from aircraft to spacecraft in the mid ... Read more

People

Interview with Kathy Beyers

Kathy Beyers was born and raised in the city of Winter Garden. She worked for Disney before moving to Los Angeles, CA for work in the film industry. She recalls growing up in Winter Garden and working in Disney during the early years, as well as all the c ... Read more

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Mel Taylor: Glenn L. Martin Tech Rep

Melvin J. Taylor started his career with Glenn L. Martin Company in 1939 and worked on twin engine, light bombers for the French and British before being assigned to the Martin B-26 Marauder. His first assignment as a B-26 Tech Rep was at Wright-Patterso ... Read more

People

Charlie Finley

Charlie Finley was well known around town for the family's paint and wallpaper business but he also had a small cattle business on the side and was an avid hunter. In the late 1930s he served the state of Florida as a Game Warden ("for 11 years") and ... Read more