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Sale 36 Lot 952  

EPHEMERA AND OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH JACK FRYE. Printed document of Conquistadores dated April 14, 1947 expressing admiration and affection for Frye, Richter, and others as they withdraw from TWA because of their differences with the future direction of TWA. Signed by three officials; a spiral bound booklet, undated address by TWA Purchasing VP Col Fred Betts, "One-third Century in the Air", brief aviation history including high praise for pioneers Frye, Richter, and Hamilton leading to the success of TWA; spiral bound photo-illustrated "Dude Ranch Party! Con..TWA first." Frye and Richter among those pictured; framed handsomely printed broadside honoring Jack Frye, from friends and associates at General Aniline & Film Corporation, April 1, 1955, upon his departure to start Frye Corporation, his last venture before he was killed by a drunk driver in 1959. Signed by 35 individuals.; nedal inducting Jack Frye into the Aviation and Space Hall of Fame in 2000; and other items include sextant, two Dead Reckoning Computers, mug, newspapers, three Fortune magazines, Plate honoring Frye, about 20 First Day Covers, other documents and photographs, box of books, some aviation related
Estimate $150-250

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