Uncommon grouping of unsigned items relating to legendary sportswoman Babe Didrikson Zaharias, including: a ticket to a track and field event on August 6 at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles; an unsigned typed letter from Didrikson, dated June 25, 1932, in part: “I have been very busy training and have had no time for anything but that…I am to leave around the 9th of july for Chicago 3 or 4 days there than on the L. A. California to compete in the Olympic games”; and three glossy photos of Didrikson preparing to throw a javelin, jogging during a training session, and posing with a team of female athletes. Also includes a letter addressed to Didrikson, dated June 19, 1934, urging her to speak with golf trainer George Aulbach who thinks she has “the making of a great golfer.” Reverse of two photos bears Wide World Photo stamps. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a telegram, transmittal letter, and photocopy of a letter of condolences from President Eisenhower to George Zaharias on learning on the death of his wife. Didrikson won two gold medals—javelin and hurdles—and a silver medal—high jump—at the 1932 Summer games.
