FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931.Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.
GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
OMAR BRADLEY A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of 
FRITZ SAUCKEL These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
WWII - COMMANDING THE TROOPS Outstanding collection of signed items from the Generals who were instrumental in winning WWII. 1). First Day Cover signed "Omar N Bradley", "Maxwell D. Taylor", "R. E. Cushman, Jr.", "Nathan F. Twining" and "Mark W. Clark", 6¼x3½. FDC honoring the heroic people of the Philippines. Postmarked Washington D.C. September 27, 1944. 3-cent stamp showing the island of Corregidor, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Fine condition. 2). Annotated Signature "Lt. Gen. Patton / APO 758 40 PM NY" 3½x1½. Fine condition. 3). Photograph Mount Signed "Douglas MacArthur" and "R K Sutherland" 7¾ x7. Photograph showing MacArthur and Sutherland in dress uniform having discussions in the back of a vehicle. Minor creasing, otherwise fine condition. 4). Magazine Photograph Signed: "M. B Ridgeway" 5½x8½. Captioned "Preparing for the invasion of Sicily, July 1943: George S. Patton (left) and Omar N. Bradley inspect the 82nd Airborne Division on June 4, 1943. Ridgeway and his artillery commander, Maxwell D. Taylor (right, wearing sunglasses) were the escorts. Fine condition.
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, ELIZABETH II, and MARGARET All four members of the family signed this album cover specially made for recordings that commemorated Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. Album Cover Signed: "George R.I.", "Elizabeth R.", "Elizabeth", and "Margaret". A rare set of six BBC records, pressed after a Royal Command Performance of the radio show It's That Man Again (1939-1949). The show was the first Royal Command Performance of a radio show ever. The show was presented on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to the star of the show Tommy Handley after the performance at Windsor Castle - the two princesses' home for five years during WWII. It's That Man Again satirized the rule of Adolf Hitler and boosted morale of the British home front during the war. A Royal Command Performance is when the reigning monarch specifically requests a show. Before this instance, it was typically theatrical or orchestral in medium. Includes six records that are of the performance on that date.
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.World War II | Notes
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LT. GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1973 - HFSID 216362LIEUTENANT GENERAL HAROLD R. AARON The accomplished Army General signs this typed letter to a Mr. Pruett and his Special Education class Typed letter signed: "Harold R. Aaron" as Major General, 1p, 7x8½. No place, October 1, 1973. To: "Dear Mr.Sale Price $162.00
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JOHN AGAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24575JOHN AGAR John Agar writes note to radio/TV host George Sanders Autograph note signed: "John Agar", 7¾x3 album leaf with 1x1¼ newspaper photograph attached at bottom left. No date, no place. In full: "To George- Nice to see you and talk to you again, old buddy.
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MICHAEL ALDRIDGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 316866MICHAEL ALDRIDGE Handwritten note on his calling card, signed with his initials Autograph Note signed: "Dear Mr. Slapinski,/Thank you for yr. letter./I enclose a photo with/my compliments. [Item not included.]/M. A.". 5½x3½ card imprinted with his name.
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ROBERT ARON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON CALLING CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 294203ROBERT ARON Written very near the end of his life on his Académie Française calling card. (Aron died the night before he was to give his acceptance speech for the Academy.) Autograph Note on Calling Card signed: "Robert", 1 page, 5x3¼ Printed text: "Robert Aron/of the French Academy".
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JEAN-PIERRE AUMONT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19028JEAN PIERRE AUMONT Handwritten note by the French film star and war hero Autograph Notes signed: "To Kayo/best wishes/Jean Pierre/Aumont", 4¼x2¾ card with color 1¾x2¾ photograph attached at left (two surfaces).
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FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 296749FREDDIE BARTHOLOMEW The actor writes to a fan explaining that he can send larger photographs for a nominal cost. Typed Note signed: "Freddie Bartholomew" in black ink, 1 page, 6x3¼. Culver City, California, no date. Written to "My Dear friend:" in full: "Thank you so much for your nice letter.
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WILLIAM GARDNER BELL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 288114WILLIAM GARDNER BELL Handwritten note to fellow author Charles Scribner III Autograph Note signed: "William Gardner Bell", 1 page, 5½x3¼ paper. In full: "For Charles Scribner III,/with kind regards and/best wishes,/Sincerely,". William Gardner Bell (b.
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SHELLEY BERMAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19087SHELLEY BERMAN He signs his "Best wishes" for a fan Autograph Note signed: "To Kayo-/Best wishes./Shelley Berman", 4¼x3 card. Berman was the first to win a Grammy for a nonmusical recording and the first standup comedian to appear in Carnegie Hall.
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PIERRE L. BOAL - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 10/28/1963 - HFSID 190286PIERRE L. BOAL Short note from the diplomat to a fan regarding a photo request Typed note signed: "P.L. Boal", in blue ink, 1 page, 2 ¾x4 ½. La Ferme de Chignens. In full: "Dear Mr. Stanhope: I enclose autographed photo (not included) as you requested on Oct. 28, 1963. Yours truly,".
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EDWARD W. BROOKE III - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 343889EDWARD W. BROOKE III He signs in black felt tip on this 3x2 page Autograph Note Signed: "To/Eric/[illegible]/Edward W. Brooke III", 3x2 page. Edward W. Brooke III (1919-2015) was Attorney General of Massachusetts for two terms (1963-1967) before being elected to two terms in the US Senate (1967-1979).
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RED BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24822RED BUTTONS The actor signs "Ho Ho George Red Buttons" on a 4¾x7¾ piece of paper. Autograph Note signed: "Ho Ho George/Red Buttons", 4¾x7¾. Ink note (unknown hand) at lower margin: "Academy Award - Best Supporting Actor - 1957/for 'Sayonara'". Dated (unknown hand) at lower margin: "January 12, 1978".
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/17/1931 - HFSID 87402RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned his signature and a note Autograph Note Signed: "Dick" in black ink on a typed letter. One page. 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 17, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/01/1927 - HFSID 87490RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned his signature on this letter Typed Letter Signed: "Dick" in black ink. One page. 8½x11. Letterhead from Boston, Massachusetts. Dated October 1, 1927.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/09/1931 - HFSID 87379RICHARD E. BYRD Receiving an invitation to be an honored guest at a meeting for the Explorers Club, he asks his friend Bim if he may attend, not wanting to disrupt any pre-scheduled lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. December 9, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/21/1931 - HFSID 87374RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", apologizing for several mistakes he has made Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. December 21, 1931.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED 09/22/1927 - HFSID 87507RICHARD E. BYRD The American explorer who flew over the North Pole and the South Pole penned a note on this letter Autograph Note Unsigned: Two pages. 8½x11. Cohasset, Massachusetts. Dated September 22, 1927.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 86711RICHARD E. BYRD A clipped paragraph from a letter, informing the recipient that he cannot send him a post card from Antarctica, as the expedition has been postponed Typed note signed: "R E Byrd", in black ink, 5x3 affixed to a sheet. Name typed under signature.
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REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 01/12/1932 - HFSID 87366RICHARD E. BYRD The famed polar explorer signs a letter to "Bim", discussing future lectures Typed letter signed: "Dick", in black ink, 1 page, 8½x11. Boston, Massachusetts. January 13, 1932. In full: "My dear Bim: It will be O.K. to book a lecture at Elizabeth for April 7".
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LORD RICHARD G. CASEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/05/1971 - HFSID 23717RICHARD G. CASEY Handwritten note added to a typed Christmas message to the wife of an American scholar Autograph Note signed: "I am/Yours sincerely/Casey", 1 page, 6¼x8½. East Melbourne, Australia, 1971 January 5. On personal letterhead to Mrs. Saul Padover, Brooklyn, New York.
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GOWER CHAMPION - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19274GOWER CHAMPION Index card signed in blue ink by the choreographer and director with a 1x1¾ color printed photo of Champion affixed Card signed "To Kayo/Best always/Gower Champion.". Pencil notations on verso. 4½x3 index card. With a 1x1¾ color printed photo affixed.
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MARTIN (BARON CHARTERIS OF AMISFIELD) CHARTERIS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED 05/31/1950 - HFSID 81579MARTIN CHARTERIS Queen Elizabeth II's longtime private secretary responds on her behalf Typed note signed: "Yours sincerely,/ Martin Charteris" in blue ink. 5½x5 page affixed to 6½x5 piece of white paper. Written on Royal Order of the Garter letterhead. Clarence House, St. James palace, London, England. May 31, 1950.
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FRANK LESLIE CHELF - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/25/1973 - HFSID 70536FRANK LESLIE CHELF The United States Representative from the state of Kentucky and volunteer of the U.S. Army pens a kind note, signed in blue ink Autograph Note Signed: "For/Mr. Matt Espy/Best wishes from/Frank Chelf Sr./Member of Congress '4th Kentucky', 1945 to 1967" in blue ink. 3½x2.
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GENERAL MARK W. CLARK - TYPED NOTE ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 254781MARK W. CLARK Signed black and white publicity photograph of Clark in uniform and sitting at a desk. Typed note on a photograph signed: "Mark W. Clark". In full: "To: Mr. Henry A. Manson. With best wishes./Mark W. Clark" B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6x8 (one surface).
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JAMES BRYANT CONANT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1972 CO-SIGNED BY: DAVID A. MARCUS - HFSID 155068JAMES BRYANT CONANT Chemist and educator James Bryant Conant wrote a short note on this fan letter from Beverly Hills doctor David A. Marcus in 1972. With Conant's original reply envelope Autograph note signed "No photos available./James B. Conant" in blue ink. 1 page, 6½x9½, on personalized stationery of Dr. David A.
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JOHN SHERMAN COOPER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/21/1972 - HFSID 70554JOHN SHERMAN COOPER U. S. Senator from Kentucky John Sherman Cooper wrote, signed and dated a short note on this small card in 1972. Autograph note signed "With best wishes to/Watt Espy, Jr./John Sherman Cooper/U. S. Senator from/Kentucky/Dec 21, 1972" in blue ink. 3½x2 card.
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ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET GEORGE ELVEY CREASY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 175098GEORGE ELVEY CREASY The Royal Navy Officer pens this note to an admirer, signing in red ink Autograph Note Signed: “Dear Mr. Croxton/yours sincerely/George Elvey Creasy” in red ink. 2x1½.
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SCOTT CROSSFIELD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 81995SCOTT CROSSFIELD. Autograph Note signed: "Scott Crossfield" in upper portion of ALS: "John J. Evangelisti", 1p, 6x8½. Dover, NJ, no date. Evangelisti askes Crossfield: "How do you like the movie and Book 'The Right Stuff'".Crossfield replies: "Don't know.
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SCOTT CROSSFIELD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/31/1989 - HFSID 88421SCOTT CROSSFIELD "Right stuff" pilot was first to fly twice the speed of sound Autograph Note signed: "Scott Crossfield", 1p, 8½x11. At bottom of a typed letter, dated 1989 May 31 requesting a signed photo for children, Crossfield replies in full: "Wish I knew their names.
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ROBERT "BOB" CUMMINGS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 79292ROBERT "BOB" CUMMINGS The actor and Emmy Award-nominated star pens a note for a fan with the mention of "happy landings" Autograph Note Signed: "To/Kayo/good luck/success and/happy landings/Bob/Cummings", 4¼x3 card. Cummings was the godson of Orville Wright, a family friend who taught him to fly.
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ROBERT "BOB" CUMMINGS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 46704ROBERT "BOB" CUMMINGS The actor and Emmy Award-nominated star pens a note for a fan Autograph Note signed: "To my/Friend Len/Kindest regards/Robert/Cummings", 6¼x4¾ card. Circular photograph, b/w, 2¼x3½, affixed at left margin.
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