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Photograph caption dated September 28, 1957 reads "Dr. J. Allan Hynek, associate director of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, left, discusses 'Operation Vanguard'--launching of earth satellite--with Engineer Donald May, center, director of Valley's Future Engineers and Hugh Johnson, right, president of Notre Dame High School Science Club. Dr. Hynek is director of program for optical tracking of satellite."
Hynek, J. Allen--(Joseph Allen),--1910-1986 Future Engineers of America.--San Fernando Valley Council Physicists Engineers High school students Men Teenage boys Associations, institutions, etc San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
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