Major Theodore Van Kirk Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR THEODORE VAN KIRK
Born: February 27, 1921 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Died: July 28, 2014 in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Biography
Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk (1921-2014), born in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, was the navigator of the Enola Gay during the world's first atomic bombing over Hiroshima, Japan. Before this, he flew 58 B-17 bomber missions over occupied France and Germany before returning to the United States as a navigational instructor. He left the Army Air Corps a major and went on hold various positions in DuPont for 35 years.
2005-Hiroshima (in person), 2012-Missions-That-Changed-the-War (in person), 1995-Men-Who-Brought-the-Dawn (in person), 2007-White-Light/Black-Rain:-The-Destruction-of-Hiroshima-and-Nagasaki (in person), 2005-The-Last-Days-of-World-War-II (in person), 1995-Enola-Gay-and-the-Atomic-Bombing-of-Japan (Other)
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - ANNOTATED BASEBALL SIGNED - HFSID 294068Baseball signed by Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, in black ink on the sweet spot. Annotated with "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator -Enola Gay/6 Aug 1945/Hiroshima", commemorating the historic atomic bombing.Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 206348Card signed by Theodore Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, includes his signature in black ink stating, "Theodore Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay." Van Kirk was the last surviving crew member of the first atomic bomb mission.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 2691Autograph letter signed by Theodore Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, discussing books about the aircraft. Addressed to Mr. Hemminger, it critiques authors' self-aggrandizement and recommends Enola Gay by Gordon Thomas and Now It Can Be Told by Leslie R. Groves.
Price: $700.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 156817Slip of paper signed by navigator Theodore J. Van Kirk, containing a note in blue ink stating, “Thanks for the offer of the check - but I will not accept it. Pls. donate it to your favorite charity.”
Price: $140.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 291037Baseball signed by Morris Jeppson and Theodore Van Kirk, crew members of the Enola Gay, includes inscriptions: "Morris Jeppson/Weapon Test Officer/Enola Gay Mission" and "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay", along with a caption about the Hiroshima mission.
Price: $400.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 284913Manuscript describes the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, signed by Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay. It includes the inscription: "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator Enola Gay/Hiroshima 6 August 1945" along with a detailed account of the event.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 167672Photograph signed by Theodore Van Kirk, the last surviving member of the Enola Gay mission, displaying the flight and ground crews. Van Kirk's signature reads "Theodore J. Van Kirk." He served as the navigator during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 175174Photograph of the entire Enola Gay crew, signed by navigator Theodore J. Van Kirk in blue ink. Van Kirk, who flew during the Hiroshima mission, was the last surviving crew member when he passed away in 2014.
Price: $200.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88368Photograph signed by "Theodore J. Van Kirk" depicts Van Kirk, the navigator on the Enola Gay, in front of the aircraft. It commemorates his role in dropping the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945.
Price: $260.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88370Photograph signed by "Theodore J. Van Kirk", depicting him with Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets, bombardier Thomas Ferebee, and intelligence officer Hazen J. Fayette. Van Kirk, the last surviving crew member, navigated during the Hiroshima bombing.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 152105Photograph signed by Theodore J. Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, in blue ink with the inscription, "Theodore J. Van Kirk/ Navigator". Van Kirk was the last surviving crew member when he passed away in 2014.
Price: $200.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 292079Photograph showing General Paul Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed by Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk and Harold M. Agnew. Signatures include "Major 'Dutch' Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay/Hiroshima - 6 Aug 1945" and "Harold M Agnew."
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED POSTER WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 254736Navigator's log of the Enola Gay is a color printed reproduction from August 6, 1945. It includes ink signatures of Paul W. Tibbets, Thomas W. Ferebee, and Theodore J. Van Kirk, with a facsimile description by Van Kirk.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - CURRENCY SIGNED - HFSID 303871Currency signed by Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, features the inscription, "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator/Enola Gay/Hiroshima/6 Aug 1945". This 100-peso piece, issued by the Japanese Government, commemorates the historic atomic bomb mission.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288371Hand sketch showing the left hand of Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, signed with the inscription, “Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay.” Van Kirk participated in the first atomic bombing over Hiroshima, Japan.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - HAND/FOOT PRINT OR SKETCH SIGNED - HFSID 288372Hand print signed by Theodore Van Kirk, the navigator of the Enola Gay, includes a tracing of his left hand on light card stock. It is inscribed with "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay." Van Kirk was involved in the first atomic bombing over Hiroshima.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1990 - HFSID 167668Program from the dedication of the 509th Memorial, postmarked August 25, 1990, signed by Theodore Van Kirk, the last surviving member of the Enola Gay crew. Documenting the crew's historical contribution, it includes a stamp and ink stamp.
Price: $200.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (THEODORE VAN KIRK) - STAMP(S) SIGNED - HFSID 276463Sheet of commemorative stamps depicting a B-29 bomber and a mushroom cloud is signed by navigator Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk with the inscription, "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay/6 Aug. 1945" on the lower right selvage.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 08/06/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 279144Photograph of the Enola Gay signed by Paul Tibbets as "Paul Tibbets, PILOT/ 6 Aug. 1945" and Dutch Van Kirk as "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator Enola Gay/ 6 Aug 1945," both in blue ink. Tibbets piloted the aircraft during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 146632Photograph signed by Theodore J. Van Kirk as navigator, Paul W. Tibbets as pilot, and Thomas W. Ferebee as bombardier, documenting the Enola Gay mission to Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, marking a pivotal WWII event.
Price: $750.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 283837Photographs signed by Paul Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, Dutch Van Kirk, and Dick Nelson document the atomic bomb Little Boy and its effects on Hiroshima. Captions include details about the bomb's deployment on August 6, 1945.
Price: $500.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - BOOK SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 280715Book copy of Return of the Enola Gay by Paul W. Tibbets, signed by Tibbets and navigator Theodore Van Kirk in blue ink on the first page. This edition commemorates the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - COMMEMORATIVE ENVELOPE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 303872Commemorative envelope signed by Paul W. Tibbets, Theodore Van Kirk, and Morris Jeppson, marking the 25th anniversary of Japan's surrender. Signatures include "Paul W. Tibbets", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay/Hiroshima - 6 Aug 1945", and "Morris R. Jeppson/Weapon Test Officer/Enola Gay Mission/6 Aug, 1945."
Price: $300.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/14/1994 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 303870Document signed by Paul Tibbets, Theodore Van Kirk, and Morris Jeppson, explaining the mission of the Enola Gay. Signatures include "Paul Tibbets/11-14-94", "Dutch Van Kirk/Navigator - Enola Gay/Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945", and "Morris Jeppson/Weapon Test Officer/Enola Gay mission/6 Aug. 1945".
Price: $275.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 175377Color photograph of an illustration signed of the Enola Gay. Large Photograph of an Illustration signed: "Theodore J. Van Kirk", "Paul W. Tibbets" and "Thomas W. Ferebee". Color, 24x18 overall, image 21x13 (one surface). Captioned: "Atomic Warfare is Born.…"
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 169575Photograph signed by Thomas W. Ferebee, Paul W. Tibbets, and Theodore J. 'Dutch' Van Kirk, commemorating the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945.
Sale Price $300.00
$450.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 152117Publicity photograph of the Enola Gay signed by Paul W. Tibbets, Thomas W. Ferebee, and Theodore J. Van Kirk, with dates ranging from November 12 to November 30, 1990. The aircraft is known for dropping the first atomic bomb in war.
Sale Price $375.00
$500.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 155823Black and white publicity photograph of the plane Enola Gay just above the runway Photograph signed: "Thomas W Ferebee ", "Paul W. Tibbets", and "Theodore J Van Kirk". B/w, 10x8.
Price: $600.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 283846Photograph signed by Theodore J. Van Kirk, Paul W. Tibbets, and Thomas W. Ferebee, depicting the crew of the Enola Gay. The signatures are dated 11-19-90, commemorating the historic flight that dropped the first atomic bomb.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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ENOLA GAY CREW - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 256517Photograph of the Enola Gay signed by Paul Tibbetts, Dutch Van Kirk, and Tom Ferebee. The plane was involved in the historic mission that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945.
Sale Price $395.00
$475.00
