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Groetzinger, Alfred (1917-2002) [Hindenburg autographs][Decimalized .01- .03]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09678.02 Author/Creator: Groetzinger, Alfred (1917-2002) Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1937 Pagination: 3 items. Order a Copy

Three autographs of a passenger and crew member who were aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signatures belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger (two clipped signatures), one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning "Your Friend" and another "Herzlicke Grusse" meaning "Warm regards" ; and passenger George Hirschfeld (one clipped signature) with a written greeting, "Viele Grusse" meaning "Many Greetings."

Hirschfeld, George, 1901-1986
Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

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