The collection includes Kimzey's participation in field testing at White Sands (WSTF) and in other testing facilities focused on material safety and flammability and extinguishment in a Zero Gravity (Zero-G) environment. His work spans the eras of Gemini, Mercury, Skylab, and Apollo. After leaving his job at the Johnson Space Center he worked for a few outside contractors continuing to do invaluable research for the space program.