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This is the doctoral hood presented to Dr. Robert H. Goddard on June 2, 1945 when he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Clark University, Worcester, Mass., the same institution at which he earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 1911. The honor was bestowed on Goddard for his life-long achievements in the development of the liquid fuel rocket. The yellow velvet on the hood indicates science while the white and green silk colors represent Clark University. Goddard died later that summer, on August 10, 1945.

Goddard's widow, Esther, gave the hood to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air Museum in 1958.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1945 Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-People Manufacturer Cotrell and Leonard
 Dimensions Approximate: 10.16 x 142.24 x 76.2cm (4in. x 4ft 8in. x 2ft 6in.)
 Materials Polyester, velvet, silk
 Inventory Number A19590035000 Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert Goddard Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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