American academic (1918–2011) who is best known as ‘the father of cryonics’ for his work and advances in the field of cryogenics. He is currently cryopreserved at the Cryonics Institute, which he founded. Three items: color glossy 10 x 8 of Ettinger conducting an experiment, signed in blue felt tip, and a typed envelope addressed to himself, complete with pencil and ink scribbles and sketches, signed on the front in black ballpoint by Ettinger; and a brief TLS, signed “R.E.” in black ballpoint. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.