Rickenbacker, Edward V. (1890-1973) Typed document signed. New York, 1965 September 21

File — Box: 1, Folder: 43

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

Creation: 1965 September 21

Creator

Rickenbacker, Eddie (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Additional Description

Condition

Very good. Moderate chipping and staple holes in upper left, fold running through signature

1 page, 11"x 9"

Transcription

[letterhead: The World Publishing Company 2231 West 110th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44102 ]

September 21, 1965

Mr. Edward V. Rickenbacker [Crossed out with typewritten “x”: “℅ Eastern Airlines Inc. 10 Rockefeller Plaza” ]

45 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York 10020

Dear Mr. Rickenbacker:

I am writing to ask a favor.

It has been World’s custom for many years to produce a special Christmas book for distribution as a gift to friends of the Company.

This year we plan to produce a book compiled from Christmas letters, such as your letter to you inventor-friend Harry Vissering shortly after World War II, a copy of which is enclosed.

We would very much appreciate receiving your permission to use the above letter in our book. Of course, you will receive a copy of the book as a token of our thanks.

Please sign one copy of this letter and return it in the enclosed stamped envelope. We would appreciate a prompt reply, as we hope to begin production October 10, 1965.

Cordially, The World Publishing Company

signed: David Lake

David S. Lake Manager of Contracts

Permission granted:

signed: E. V. Rickenbacker

DSL: dah Enclosures 3

typewritten addendum: As I am no longer with Eastern Air Lines, Inc. having retired December 31, 1963, the paragraph preceding my letter should read:

Shortly after World War II, Eddie Rickenbacker, then [underlined] president of Eastern Air Lines, wrote this Christmas letter to his inventor-friend Harry Vissering living in retirement at Babson Park, Florida.