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Various [Collection belonging to Carl Ratsch, 1945-1969][Decimalized .01-.04]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09689 Author/Creator: Various Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1945-1969 Pagination: 4 items Order a Copy

Collection of items belonging to Carl Ratsch dated 1945-1969. Consists of letters and an issue of National Geographic. Three letters are sent to Helena pertaining to training, USO shows and the ending of World War II. He signs his letters as "Unk." The issue of National Geographic is dedicated to the Lunar Landing in 1969.

Aldrin, Buzz, 1930-
Armstrong, Neil, 1930-2012
Collins, Michael, 1930-
Ratsch, Carl, fl. 1945-1969
Millet, Helen, fl. 1945

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