Admiral Hyman G. Rickover Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER
Born: January 27, 1900 in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland
Died: July 08, 1986 in Arlington County, Virginia
Head of the United States Navy's electrical division in World War II, HYMAN G. RICKOVER (1900-1986, born in Makov, Russia) moved to the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 and developed the first nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus, in 1954. He presided over the build-up of the U.S. nuclear-powered Navy. He also presided over the construction of the one-of a kind, super-secret NR-1 nuclear submarine. Despite cost overruns during its development, which earned the wrath of the General Accounting Office, the NR-1 fulfilled Rickover's fondest hopes. The story of the craft has now been told in Dark Waters: An Insider's Account of the NR-1, the Cold War's Undercover Nuclear Submarine by Don Davis and original crewmember Lee Vyborny (2002). Rickover was promoted to rear admiral in 1953, vice-admiral in 1959 and admiral in 1973. In 1984, the USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN-709) was launched, one of the few Navy vessels named for a living person.
Film Credits
1958-Small-World (in person), 2003-60-Minutes (Other)
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 177940Clipped signature of Hyman G. Rickover, reading "Sincerely,/H. G. Rickover", is mounted on a transportation-themed card. The card includes details about Rickover's military career and achievements, including his role in developing the first nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED - HFSID 177282Book, first edition of Swiss Schools and Ours: Why Theirs Are Better, signed "with my compliments" on the flyleaf and inscribed to Captain Edwin E. Kintner by H. G. Rickover. Published in 1962 by Atlantic Monthly Press.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 217952Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover", written on USS Queenfish letterhead, is addressed to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan, discussing the submarine's mission after its 1966 sea trials. The letter is dated "At Sea/North Atlantic," Oct. 25, 1966.
Sale Price $725.00
$850.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 256819Letter signed by Hyman G. Rickover, dated April 22, 1968, discussing the first sea trials of the U.S.S. Hammerhead. Addressed to Mrs. Fern Bernstein, detailing the submarine's capabilities and mission. Signed as "H.G. Rickover" on U.S.S. Hammerhead stationery.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1967 - HFSID 178891Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover" is addressed to Congressman William H. Natcher, written on USS Ray letterhead, dated February 28, 1967, at sea after the submarine's first trials. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/03/1975 - HFSID 253387Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover", written on USS Nimitz letterhead while at sea on March 3, 1975, addressed to Col. R. D. Heinl. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, discussing the ship's mission and naval strategy.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/03/1979 - HFSID 251820Typed letter signed "H G Rickover" is addressed to Congressman James H. Quillen, discussing the USS Indianapolis after its sea trials in 1978. Signed while at sea on April 3, 1979, it comes with the original mailing envelope.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1972 - HFSID 218191Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover" on USS Guitarro letterhead, addressed to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan and dated June 26, 1972. Discussing the submarine's mission and history after its sea trials, it was written while Rickover was at sea.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/09/1969 - HFSID 31902Typed letter signed by Hyman G. Rickover, addressed to Harold Hayes of Esquire, discussing Muhammad Ali, dated July 29, 1969, on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead. Includes original mailing envelope. Signature is damp stained.
Price: $700.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/23/1968 - HFSID 84769Typed letter signed by Hyman G. Rickover, dated July 23, 1968, addressed to Mrs. Sarah McClendon. Enclosing materials on the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the U.S. Submarine Program, expressing kind regards.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/07/1967 - HFSID 251371Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover" written on USS Pargo letterhead, addressed to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan, discussing the submarine's mission after its 1967 sea trials. Signed while at sea, dated August 7, 1967.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/14/1963 - HFSID 154759Typed document signed by Hyman G. Rickover on USS Nathan Hale letterhead, dated October 14, 1963, addressed to Senator Wallace Foster Bennett. Discussing the submarine's sea trials, it includes Rickover's signature "H.G. Rickover." while he was Vice Admiral.
Price: $950.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/25/1966 - HFSID 286520Typed letter signed by Hyman Rickover, dated October 25, 1966, discusses the USS Queenfish during sea trials. Addressed to Congressman William H. Natcher, the letter outlines the capabilities of the U.S. nuclear submarine fleet.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/31/1963 - HFSID 202327Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover" addressed to Senator Karl E. Mundt, discussing the successful sea trials of the USS James Monroe in 1963. The letter is typed on USS James Monroe stationery and includes significant historical context.
Sale Price $725.00
$850.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/12/1968 - HFSID 286519Typed letter signed by Hyman G. Rickover, dated November 12, 1968, describes the first sea trials of the nuclear submarine Sunfish. Addressed to Congressman William Natcher, it highlights the submarine's achievements and capabilities.
Price: $800.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/14/1966 - HFSID 173934Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover" is addressed to Congressman William F. Ryan, detailing the sea trials of the USS Sturgeon. Signed in 1966 aboard the submarine, it includes an original mailing envelope postmarked the same day.
Price: $950.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED STATEMENT SIGNED - HFSID 217951Typed manuscript signed by Hyman G. Rickover, titled "The Polaris Submarine," discusses the significance of Polaris submarines in U.S. defense. Dated February 13, 1967, it showcases Rickover's contributions to the nuclear Navy.
Price: $950.00
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ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 156903Typescript titled Talented Children, signed by Hyman G. Rickover as "H. G. Rickover". It includes excerpts from a March 2, 1957, article in the Saturday Evening Post, discussing the education of talented children.
Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
