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Topic: Astronaut autographs: First name only?
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goose77
Member Posts: 24
From: Marion, Iowa, US
Registered: Jul 2019
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posted 01-13-2020 09:25 PM
   
What are your feelings about items where an astronaut has signed only their first name? Two scenarios prompt my question.A while back, I ordered an autographed Apollo 7 patch from Walt Cunningham's site. I sent a follow-up email and was pleasantly surprised to receive a personal reply from Walt a few hours later. When the patch came, the envelope also contained a printout of our email exchange with "Thank you" written and then "Walt" signed boldly across the top. The patch Walt had made is gorgeous, and Walt's full signature is clear on the back, but I also find myself really appreciating the personal touch Walt put on the paper he included. For now, I have it stored in an archival mylar sleeve, but I'm tempted to incorporate it into some sort of display. The other scenario I'm thinking of is one I've seen a few times for sale online - presentations from one or more astronauts to a close colleague where they have signed only their first name(s). |
Panther494
Member Posts: 407
From: London UK
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-14-2020 03:50 AM
I had a very similar experience with Walt Cunningham too. I purchased one of his Apollo 7 flown flags a little while ago but due to his personal commitments at the time, the flag was delayed in being shipped to me. When it did arrive there was a nice hand written note inside apologising for the delay and signed "Walt". I have mounted this on the reverse of the flags frame along with the certificate of authenticity. It's a great personal touch and very much appreciated by me. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1639
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-14-2020 08:02 AM
I have a similar letter from Alan Bean. Like you, I really appreciate the personal touch. |
randy
Member Posts: 2184
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 01-14-2020 04:53 PM
I have a letter from Harrison Schmitt that he signed "Jack". I really treasure that letter. I also have letters from Don Lind signed 'Don', and a copy of "The Way of Water" signed 'Story'. |
Dirk
Member Posts: 934
From: Belgium
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 01-15-2020 03:12 PM
I have a litho of Dick Scobee, only signed with "Dick." |
Mike Dixon
Member Posts: 1402
From: Kew, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2003
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posted 01-15-2020 04:55 PM
Mike McCulley had the habit of signing just "Mike" on the STS-34 litho. |
p51
Member Posts: 1647
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 01-15-2020 05:22 PM
'Hoot' Gibson and Story Musgrave both have been known to sign with their first names as well. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3446
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-15-2020 06:11 PM
Not sure if he was in a hurry or what, but I met Leland Melvin at a Philadelphia school in 2003 or so. He signed my book with first and last name, but the litho with just his first! (Didn't matter to me, it was just amusing. And I still have that litho.) |
SpaceyInMN
Member Posts: 356
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Dec 2013
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posted 01-15-2020 11:37 PM
I have a campaign thank you letter dated November 3, 1982 signed by Jack Swigert with just his first name. I got it cheap as a placeholder for my collection until I could find a full name Swigert that I could afford. Now, I think it's a pretty cool momento to have in my collection. |
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