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Lot #7086
Roger Chaffee Signed Photograph

Ends On 4/17

Estimate: $1500+

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Description

Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Roger Chaffee posing in a suit and tie, astronaut pin on his lapel, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Arthur, Best wishes in the Navy, Roger B. Chaffee." In fine condition.

Lewis A. Hartzell was chef to the astronauts during the Gemini and Apollo programs, whose inner-circle access allowed him to obtain several autographs for his son, Arthur. Arthur Hartzell reflects: 'My father worked with NASA cooking for the astronauts starting in the Gemini Mission and through the Apollo mission. He was hired in 1962 or 1963 by Alan Shepard who did the interview. I remember my father telling me he had an advantage because of his military service, apparently which Alan Shepard liked. My father had served in the Marines for nine years, before and during World War II and had been in the Pacific in battles on Iwo jima, Saipan and Tinian. I think astronaut Shepherd, a military man, was impressed. When I had just gone on two years active duty with the U.S.N.R in September of 1966 my father had a number of the astronauts sign pictures and congratulate me.'

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: March 24, 2025 - April 17, 2025





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