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Russell L. Schweickart arrives at Briggs Field, 1969

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Black and white photograph of Russell L. Schweickart posing with students Karen Wattel, Greg Aronson, and Randolph G. Hawthorne. Schweickart had just arrivied via the helicopter behind them.

Original Caption 1: "In May of 1969, after he had orbited the moon in Apollo 9 in March, Russell Schweickert, '56 returned to MIT by helicopter for Open House. He was greeted by members of the student committee, Randolph G. Hawthorne, '70, and Karen Wattel, '69."

Original Caption 2: "Schweickart Arrival, May 2 1969" "Karen Wattel, Greg Aronson '69; Randolph G. Randy Hawthorne '70"

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