Preserving the Code of Our Past
From hidden messages to historic breakthroughs, the NCF keeps the stories of cryptology alive—honoring the people, events, and innovations that shaped modern intelligence.

William R. Boenning
1925-2006

Paul W. DeCamp, Sr.
Year of death: 2004

Grace Murray Hopper
1906-1992

Anthony A. Garofalo

Richard S. “Dick” Finlay
Year of death: 2017

Hugh S. Erskine, Sr.
Year of death: 1982

Native American Code Talkers Radio & Accessories

1943 Colossus Computer Artifact
William Odom

Beyer Pocket Cryptologic Device
Mr. Michael Graham

An Eclectic Mix of Acquisition Items
Various (including David Hamer & Tim Roberts)

Harry Letaw’s Collection
Harry Letaw

1796 letter from William Coleman with a shorthand code
Lou Kruh




