Admiral Hyman G. Rickover Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER

Born: January 27, 1900 in Maków Mazowiecki, Poland
Died: July 8, 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)

ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED - HFSID 177282

HYMAN G. RICKOVER First edition copy of Rickover's Swiss Schools and Ours: Why Theirs Are Better, signed "with my compliments" by him on the flyleaf Inscribed book signed: "Washington D.C. N./To: Captain Edwin E. Kintner/With my compliments/H. G. Rickover", 219p, 5¾x8.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 217952

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Queenfish letterhead to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan after the sub's sea trials in 1966. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 7¾x10¼, on letterhead of USS Queenfish c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $722.50

$850.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 217953

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS William H. Bates letterhead to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan after the sub's sea trials in 1973. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 8x10½, on letterhead of USS William H. Bates c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 256819

HYMAN G. RICKOVER During first sea trials of the Navy's 35th attack type nuclear submarine. TLS: "H.G. Rickover", 1p, 8x10½. On stationery of the U.S.S. Hammerhead, At Sea, North Atlantic, 1968 April 22. To Mrs. Fern Bernstein, Naval Ship Systems Command, Washington, D.C.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/07/1964 - HFSID 262752

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Henry Clay letterhead to Congressman William H. Natcher after the cruiser's sea trials in 1964. With original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 3 pages, 8½x11, on letterhead of USS Henry Clay c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1972 - HFSID 179446

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead to Michael Levin in 1972. Typed letter signed "H. G Rickover". 1 page, 7x7¾, on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead. Jan. 19, 1972. Addressed to Michael Levin, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Sale Price $552.50

$650.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/23/1961 - HFSID 28187

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead to Warren Slater in 1961. Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover". 1 page, 7x8, on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead. Feb. 23, 1961. Addressed to Mr. Warren Slater, New York City. In full: "Dear Mr.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/28/1967 - HFSID 178891

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on USS Ray letterhead while at sea to Kentucky Congressman William H. Natcher after the sub's first sea trials in 1967. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover".

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/03/1975 - HFSID 253387

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Nimitz letterhead to Col. R. D. Heinl after the aircraft carrier's sea trials in 1975. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover" in blue ink. 4 pages, 8½x11, single-sided sheets, on letterhead of USS Nimitz, Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $850.00

$1,000.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/03/1978 - HFSID 177939

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on Energy Research and Development Administration letterhead in 1978 to Shirley Wilson. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 6¼x7¾, on Energy Research and Development Administration letterhead. March 3, 1978.

Sale Price $552.50

$650.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/03/1979 - HFSID 251820

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Indianapolis letterhead to Congressman James H. Quillen after the cruiser's sea trials in 1978. With original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H G Rickover". 1 page, 8x10½, on letterhead of USS Indianapolis c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1962 - HFSID 82838

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Hyman Rickover types a letter giving his regrets that he will not be able to attend a luncheon but asks that a message be read for him. Typed Letter Signed: "H.G. Rickover", 1p, 5¼x8. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1962 April 12.To Mr. William R.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/16/1968 - HFSID 292118

Letter to Congressman William Natcher, written "at sea North Atlantic",describing the new sub USS Whale and relating the World War II history of the original Whale

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/12/1978 - HFSID 251819

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Mississippi letterhead to Congressman James H. Quillen after the cruiser's sea trials in 1978. With original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 3 pages, 8½x11, on letterhead of USS Mississipi c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1972 - HFSID 218191

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Guitarro letterhead to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan after the sub's sea trials in 1972. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 8x10½, on letterhead of USS Guitarro c/o Fleet Post Office, San Francisco, California.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/01/1961 - HFSID 101555

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on a 3x5 card to a Mr. Philbin in 1961. Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover" in blue ink. 1 page, 5x3. July 1, 1961. In full: "Dear Mr. Philbin: I thought you might like to have the first day cover [not included] commemorating the launching of the USS PERMIT.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/09/1969 - HFSID 31902

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter regarding Muhammad Ali on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead to Harold Hayes, editor of Esquire, in 1969. With original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover", 1 page, 7x8, on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead. July 29, 1969.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/23/1968 - HFSID 84769

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Hyman Rickover types a letter and encloses a copy of the NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM and the U. S. SUBMARINE PROGRAM for her review. Typed Letter Signed: "H.G. Rickover", 1p, 7x8. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1968 July 23.To Mrs. Sarah McClendon, Washington, D. C.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/07/1967 - HFSID 251371

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Pargo letterhead to Congressman Thomas E. Morgan after the sub's sea trials in 1967. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 8x10½, on letterhead of USS Pargo c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City. Written "At Sea/North Atlantic",Aug.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/18/1969 - HFSID 268143

HYMAN RICKOVER. Typed Letter signed: "H. G. Rickover", 1p, 8x10½. At Sea, North Atlantic, 1969 August 18. To John F. O' Grady, Los Angeles, California. On letterhead of Submarine NR-1.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/30/1965 - HFSID 178696

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on USS Benjamin Franklin letterhead while at sea to Mark Watson after the sub's first sea trials in 1965. Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover" in blue ink. 3 pages, 8x10½, single-sided sheets, on letterhead of the USS Benjamin Franklin, c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $850.00

$1,000.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/15/1964 - HFSID 226259

HYMAN G. RICKOVER. TLS: "H.G. Rickover", 1p, 8x10½. USS Tinosa, At Sea, North Atlantic, 1964 September 15. To Mrs. Fern Bernstein, Bureau of Ships, Navy Department, Washington, D.C.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/25/1967 - HFSID 182589

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Haddock letterhead to Congressman John E. Moss. after the ship's sea trials in 1967. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 8x10½, on letterhead of USS Haddock c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City. Written "At Sea/Gulf of Mexico",Sept.

Sale Price $850.00

$1,000.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/10/1977 - HFSID 251372

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Memphis letterhead to Congressman John E. Moss after the sub's sea trials in 1977. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 7¾x10¼, on letterhead of USS Memphis, c/o Fleet Post Office, New York City.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/14/1963 - HFSID 154759

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed document on USS Nathan Hale letterhead while at sea to Senator Wallace Foster Bennett regarding the ship's sea trials in 1963. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover." as Vice Admiral. With red pencil notation in lower left corner in unknown hand.

Sale Price $1,190.00

$1,400.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/21/1963 - HFSID 262753

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter while at sea on USS Woodrow Wilson letterhead to Congressman William H. Natcher after the cruiser's sea trials in 1964. With original mailing envelope. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover".

Sale Price $722.50

$850.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/25/1966 - HFSID 286520

HYMAN RICKOVER At sea during sea trials of the nuclear sub Queenfish, he touts the nuclear sub fleet in a letter to a Member of Congress. Typed Letter signed: "H. G. Rickover", 1 page, 8x10½. At Sea, North Atlantic, 1966 October 25. On letterhead of the USS Queenfish to William H.

Sale Price $680.00

$800.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/31/1963 - HFSID 202327

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter to Senator Karl E. Mundt on USS James Monroe stationery in 1963 about the sea trials of this Polaris submarine. Typed letter signed "H.G. Rickover". 1 page, 6¾x7¾, typed on USS James Monroe stationery. Newport News, Virginia,Oct. 31, 1963. 1963.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/01/1965 - HFSID 252473

HYMAN G. RICKOVER At sea in America's newest nuclear submarine in the North Pacific during the Vietnam War, "The Father of the Nuclear Navy" writes to the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. TLS: "H.G. Rickover", 2p, 8x10¼. Aboard the U.S.S. Kamehameha, At Sea, North Pacific, 1965 November 1.

Sale Price $850.00

$1,000.00
ADMIRAL HYMAN G. RICKOVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/02/1965 - HFSID 4429

HYMAN G. RICKOVER Rickover signed this typed letter on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead to William Goldhurst in 1965. Typed letter signed "H. G. Rickover". 1 page, 6¾x7¼, on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead. Nov. 2, 1965. Addressed to Mr. William Goldhurst, Gainesville, Florida.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00