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Crofton Lithographing Corp. Letter to Jul. Weder from NASA

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09799.16 Author/Creator: Crofton Lithographing Corp. Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 4 October 1972 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.6 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter to Jul. Weder from Fern Lee Pickens dated October 3, 1972. Pickens is writing on behalf of Neil Armstrong regarding a requesting autographs on images from the lunar mission. Armstrong at this point has discontinued signing items due to the possibility of the signed items being used for profit.

Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012

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