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 224962JAMES A. McDIVITT This index card is sisnged by the Apollo 9 astronaut in green felt tip Signature: "James A. McDivitt". 5x3 index card. James McDivitt (born 1929), a Korean War combat pilot, was selected as an astronaut by NASA in September 1962.
Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 102087JAMES A. McDIVITT Color NASA photo of Prime Crew of Third Manned Apollo Mission Photograph Inscribed and Signed: "Best Wishes to Arthur - nice talking to you!/James A. McDivitt". Color 10x8, shows McDivitt, Scott and Schweickart, ¾ view in astronaut suits standing together. Caption printed in bottom margin.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 81418JAMES A. MCDIVITT The astronaut from Chicago, Illinois, penned his signature on this black and white photograph Photograph signed: "James A. McDivitt". B/w, 8x10. James McDivitt (born 1929), a Korean War combat pilot, was selected as an astronaut by NASA in September 1962.
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 83322JAMES A. McDIVITT A signed color publicity photograph of the astronaut wearing a suit with his arms crossed Photograph Signed: "James A. McDivitt". Color 8x10, caption printed in bottom margin.
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RUSTY SCHWEICKART - HFSID 48163JAMES A. McDIVITT and RUSSELL "RUSTY" SCHWEICKART James A. McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart sign an envelope commemorating Apollo 9 Crew Special Cover Signed: "James A. McDivitt" and "Rusty Schweickart". 6½x3½, blue ink cachet honoring Apollo 9 crew printed on left side.
Sale Price $225.00
$250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RUSTY SCHWEICKART - HFSID 48164JAMES A. McDIVITT and RUSSELL "RUSTY" SCHWEICKART James A. McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart sign an envelope commemorating Apollo 9 Special Cover Signed: "James A. McDivitt" and "Rusty Schweickart". 6½x3½, green ink cachet honoring Apollo 9 splash down printed on left side.
Sale Price $225.00
$250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RUSTY SCHWEICKART - HFSID 48166JAMES A. McDIVITT and RUSSELL "RUSTY" SCHWEICKART James A. McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart sign an envelope commemorating Apollo 9 Crew Special Cover Signed: "James A. McDivitt" and "Rusty Schweickart". 6½x3½, purple ink cachet honoring Apollo 9 crew printed on left side.
Sale Price $225.00
$250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - SPECIAL COVER SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: RUSTY SCHWEICKART - HFSID 48167APOLLO 9 The two Apollo 9 astronauts sign an envelope which commemorates their mission. Philatelic Envelope signed: "James A. McDivitt" and "Rusty/Schweickart", 6½x3½. Space Cover bearing 6-cent FDR stamp, postmarked Cape Canaveral, FL, March 7, 1969.
Sale Price $225.00
$250.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 156717JAMES A. McDIVITT Color Space Trivia Challenge card of the astronaut signed by him in blue felt tip Trading Card Signed: "James A. McDivitt". Color 2½x3½, SpaceShots series no. 0108, Space Trivia Challenge Number 018 card (Trivia statistics printed on verso).
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1971 - HFSID 46924JAMES A. McDIVITT. TLS: "James A. McDivitt" as Manager, Apollo Spacecraft Program, 1p, 8x10½. NASA, Houston, Texas, 1971 February 3. To Raymond Lawing, Baltimore, thanking him "for your letter of congratulations on my selection to Brigadier General....
Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES A. McDIVITT - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/08/1989 - HFSID 206180JAMES A. McDIVITT. TLS: "James A. McDivitt", 1p, 8½x11. Arlington, Va., 1989 November 8. Telling William W. Stanhope, Albuquerque, N.M., he has "no one particular hero that influenced me.
Sale Price $360.00
$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 283669This extremely rare piece of space history is a Great Seal of the State of Florida presented to Gemini IV crewmember Edward H. White II, the first American to make a spacewalk. Accompanied by an printed copy of an Associated Press photo of crewmember James McDivitt holding a similar seal. This seal belonged to White and comes with a photocopy of the letter of provenance from his son Edward H. White III!
Sale Price $2,337.50
$2,750.00