Brigadier General James A. Mcdivitt Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT
Born: June 10, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois
James A. McDivitt (Brigadier. General, U.S. Air Force Retired)
NASA Astronaut (Former)
PERSONAL DATA: Born June 10, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. His mother Mrs. James McDivitt, resides in Jackson, Michigan. Married. Four children and two step-children. Recreational interests include hunting, fishing, golf, water sports, tennis, and all outdoor activities.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Jackson Junior College, Jackson, Michigan, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan (graduated first in class) in 1959 and an Honorary Doctorate in Astronautical Science from the University of Michigan in 1965; Honorary Doctor of Science, Seton Hall University, 1969; Honorary Doctor of Science, Miami University (Ohio), 1970; Honorary Doctor of Laws, Eastern Michigan University, 1975.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Tau Beta Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi. Atlantic Council on Foreign Diplomacy, Advisory Council-University of Michigan.
SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded two NASA Distinguished Service Medals; NASA Exceptional Service Medal; two Air Force Distinguished Service Medals; four Distinguished Flying Crosses; five Air Medals; the Chong Moo Medal from South Korea; the USAF Air Force Systems Command Aerospace Primus Award; the Arnold Air Society JFK Trophy; the Sword of Loyola; and the Michigan Wolverine Frontiersman Award, USAF Astronaut Wings.
EXPERIENCE: McDivitt joined the Air Force in 1951 and retired with the rank of Brig. General. He flew 145 combat missions during the Korean War in F-80s and F-86s.
He is a graduate of the USAF Experimental Test Pilot School and the USAF Aerospace Research Pilot course and served as an experimental test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
He has logged over 5,000 flying hours.
NASA EXPERIENCE: General McDivitt was selected as an astronaut by NASA in September 1962.
He was command pilot for Gemini 4, a 66-orbit 4-day mission that began on June 3, and ended June 7, 1965. Highlights of the mission included a controlled extra-vehicular activity period and a number of experiments.
He was commander of Apollo 9, a 10-day earth orbital flight launched on March 3, 1969. This was the first flight of the complete set of Apollo hardware and was the first flight of the Lunar Module.
He became Manager of Lunar Landing Operations in May 1969, and led a team that planned the lunar exploration program and redesigned the spacecraft to accomplish this task. In August 1969, he became Manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program and was the program manger for Apollo 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
He retired from the USAF and left NASA in June 1972, to take the position of Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs for Consumers Power Company. In March 1975, he joined Pullman, Inc. as Executive Vice-President and a Director. In October 1975 he became President of the Pullman Standard Division, The Railcar Division, and later had additional responsibility for the leasing and engineering and construction areas of the company. In January 1981 he joined Rockwell International where he is presently Senior Vice President, Government Operations and Rockwell International Corporation, Washington, D.C.
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 224962Index card signed by Apollo 9 astronaut James A. McDivitt in green felt tip, with the signature reading, "James A. McDivitt". McDivitt served as Command Pilot for Gemini 4 and Commander of Apollo 9.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51116Color NASA publicity photograph of James A. McDivitt wearing a space suit, standing next to lunar globe Photograph signed: "James A. McDivitt". Color 8x10, signed in green ink, name printed in lower margin. James A.
Price: $700.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 81418Photograph signed by James A. McDivitt features his signature on a black and white image. McDivitt, an astronaut and Korean War combat pilot, commanded both Gemini 4 and Apollo 9, contributing to significant space exploration milestones.
Price: $320.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83322Publicity photograph signed by James A. McDivitt, showing him in a suit with arms crossed. The signature reads "James A. McDivitt". McDivitt is notable for his roles as Command Pilot of Gemini 4 and Commander of Apollo 9.
Price: $360.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 48163Envelope signed by James A. McDivitt and Russell "Rusty" Schweickart commemorates Apollo 9. It includes blue ink signatures, a postmark from March 14, 1969, Cape Canaveral, Florida, and a cachet honoring the Apollo 9 crew.
Price: $300.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 48164Envelope commemorating Apollo 9 signed by James A. McDivitt and Russell "Rusty" Schweickart, with autographs in green ink. Postmarked March 13, 1969, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and includes a stamp.
Price: $300.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 48166Envelope commemorating Apollo 9 signed by James A. McDivitt and Russell "Rusty" Schweickart. It features purple ink cachet, postmarked March 10, 1969, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with one stamp affixed, celebrating their historic mission.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 156717Card signed by James A. McDivitt in blue felt tip, identified as "James A. McDivitt." It is a Color Space Trivia Challenge card from the SpaceShots series no. 0108, containing trivia statistics on the verso.
Price: $280.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1971 - HFSID 46924Letter signed by James A. McDivitt, dated February 3, 1971, as Manager of the Apollo Spacecraft Program. In the letter, McDivitt thanks Raymond Lawing for his congratulations on McDivitt's selection to Brigadier General, referencing his command of Gemini 4 and Apollo 9.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/08/1989 - HFSID 206180Letter signed by James A. McDivitt, dated November 8, 1989, discussing his admiration for adventurous figures. He mentions having no specific hero, referencing characters such as Captain Horatio Hornblower. McDivitt commanded Gemini 4 and Apollo 9.
Price: $400.00
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GEMINI IV CREW - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED CIRCA 1965 WITH BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT, LT. COLONEL EDWARD H. WHITE II - HFSID 283669Great Seal of the State of Florida presented to crewmember Edward H. White II, signed by his son, Edward H. White III, on a photocopy of a letter. Accompanied by a printed photograph of James McDivitt holding a similar seal.
Price: $2,500.00