Summary [From transcript] This oral history with Vern Estes and interviewer Bill Stine covers the early days of model rocketry. It is a chat as well as a reflection between friends and competitors about the trial and error that went into creating the model rocket industry.Table of Contents: Introduction -- How Mr. Estes & Mr. Stine met -- Making a model rocket engine -- More on Mabel -- Some mechanical challenges -- Early mishaps -- Friendly competitor -- Reasons for selling -- A...

Scope and Contents There are six subseries that make up the Model Rocketry Series: Subseries A. National Association of Rocketry, 1957-2007; Subseries B. International Model Rocketry, 1959-1981; Subseries C. Safety Codes and Regulations, 1958-1997; Subseries D. Corporations, 1957-2008; Subseries E. Designs, 1957-1989; Subseries F. Assorted Materials, 1957-1990.This series represents the bulk of Stine’s professional work in model rocketry and the development of the hobby beginning with the foundation...