TLS signed “Leslie L. Longstaffe,” one page, 8.25 x 11, ILC Industries letterhead, August 6, 1968. Letter to Carr Tool and Machine Company in Philadelphia. In part: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to our nation’s space efforts…Please find enclosed color photographs of the Apollo Space Suit depicting the Pressure Garment Assembly (PGA) and the PGA with its Integrated Thermal Meteoroid Garment (ITMG) cover. As you know, you have been supplying our company with various hardware components for use on the PGA restraint and adjustment systems. Therefore we are hoping that you will find these photographs suitable for display in your office as a reminder of your company’s role in our National Space effort. You will be interested to know that the Flight 101 Apollo Space Suits have been shipped to Cape Kennedy on schedule in readiness for the first manned Apollo flight.” Letter is matted and framed with the two color 8 x 10 photos to an overall size of 30 x 16.5. In fine condition, with uniform light overall fading to photos and a mild shade of toning to letter. RR Auction COA.
