General Lewis B. Hershey Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL LEWIS B. HERSHEY
Born: September 12, 1893 in Steuben County, Indiana
Died: May 20, 1977 in Angola, Indiana
Died: May 20, 1977 in Angola, Indiana
Brigadier General Hershey was assigned to the staff of the newly created Selective Service System (September 16, 1940) and in December was named Deputy Director. In July, 1941, he became Director of Selective Service, a post he held until February, 1970, except for the time between his retirement in December, 1946, and his recall in January, 1947, and the few months between the expiration of the 1940 law in March, 1947, and the enactment of the peacetime draft a few months later. When Hershey retired in March, 1973, at the age of 79, he was the oldest man on active status.
Film Credits
1983 Vietnam: A Television History (Other), 1943 Youth in Crisis (in person), 1953 Longines Chronoscope (in person)
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey signs a lined index card in blue ink. Signature: "Lewis B. Hershey/Lt General U.S. Army/Director of Selective Service", 5x3 lined index card. Hershey saw brief service in France, with the rank of Captain, in World War I. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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Lewis B. Hershey, the oldest active military man in the United States when he retired, signed this album page to radio host George Sanders "With every best with out obligation". Also signed by the Socialist Labor Party of America's presidential and vice presidential candidates for 1960. read more...Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey signs a black and white publicity photograph of him in his uniform sitting at his desk. Inscribed photograph signed: "To Mr Steve Juscik/With every best wish from/A Fellow Hoosier/Lewis B. Hershey/General U.S. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Black and white publicity photograph of Lewis B. Hershey sitting at a table in front of a microphone being interviewed by George R. Sanders. Photograph Signed: "Lewis B. Hershey". B/w, 10x7¾. Hershey saw brief service in France, with the rank of Captain, in World War I. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey signs a document authorizing the National Broadcasting Company to make recordings of his remarks on the program "Wanted: 30,000,000 Men". Partly printed Document Signed: "Lewis Hershey," "Leo M. Cherne," and "Neil N. Jacoby," 1p, 8½x11. read more...Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey signs an inaugural day cover for President Nixon. Inaugural Cover signed: "Lewis B. Hershey", 6½x3½. Inaugural Cover with a 5-cent and 1-cent stamps attached, postmarked Washington, D.C., January 20, 1969. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey signs a left profile silhouette by artist Betty Kaufman. Silhouette signed: "Lewis B. Hershey". B/w, 3x5 card. Original left profile silhouette by artist Betty Kaufman boldly signed beneath it by Hershey. He saw brief service in France, with the rank of Captain, in World War I. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY The Director of Selective Service signs an autograph card bearing the Atomic symbol. Printed Card signed in Ink: "Lewis B. Hershey", 6½x3½ card. An "Autographs" card bearing an Atomic symbol. Lewis B. read more...Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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GENERAL LEWIS B. HERSHEY As Director of Selective Service, a post he held for three decades, the General thanks someone for an "inspiring" letter. Typed Letter signed: ""Lewis B. Hershey", 1 page, 8x10½. Office of the Director, National Headquarters, Selective Service System, 1968 January 18. read more...Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey sends a typed letter to a fan. Typed Letter Signed: "Lewis B. Hershey" as Director of Selective Service, 1p, 6x8½. Washington, 1946 October 28. To lawyer Ashley T. Cole agreeing to autograph a photograph (not included). read more...Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Lewis B. Hershey sends a typed letter returning a card that was sent to him. Typed Letter Signed: "Lewis B. Hershey" as Director of Selective Service, 1p, 6½x9. Washington, 1953 December 10. To Edward G. Olsen, National Conference of Christians and Jews. read more...Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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LEWIS B. HERSHEY Typed manuscript about "the greatest frontier of our ignorance", signed by Director of Selective Service Lewis B. Hershey Typed manuscript signed "Lewis B. Hershey". 1 page, 5¼x3½. Typed on a fabric-textured card. read more...Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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US ARMY GENERALS (WORLD WAR II AND AFTER) Seven prominent generals signed this FDC honoring "heroic deeds of the United States Army in World War II." First Day Cover signed: "Mark W. Clark, General U. S. Army (Ret.)", "James Gavin/Lt. Gen. USA", "General John E. Hull/U.S. Army, Retired", "Lucius Clay/General USA (Ret. read more...Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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HARRY S TRUMAN and LEWIS B. HERSHEY President Truman and General Hershey, who headed Selective Service under six Presidents, sign an appointment to a local draft board. Partly Printed DS: "Harry S Truman" as President and "Lewis B. read more...Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
