Autographs

Autographed photo of Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer. "To a valued and very agreeable associate, Charles H. Osthagen, with best regards. Charles Sawyer."

Autographed photo of Louis A. Johnson, Secretary of Defense. "To Clarence H. Osthagen, with appreciation and best wishes. Louis Johnson."

Autographed photo of Charles Sawyer. "Regards to Clarence Osthagen, Charles Sawyer."

Autographed photo to Clarence Osthagen, with best wishes. Signature not legible.

Autographed photo of General H. H. "Hap" Arnold. "To Colonel C. H. Osthagen - with best wishes and kindest regards of H. H. Arnold."

Autographed photo of General Hoyt S. Vanderberg. "To the Honorable Clarence Osthagen with appreciation for fine service for the Air Force. Hoyt S. Vanderberg"

Autographed photo of Eugene M. Zuckert. "To Clarence Osthagen - With appreciation for his friendship and hard-hitting assistance - Gene Zuckert, Assistant Secretary US Air Force."

Autographed photo of Thomas K. Finletter. "To Clarence H. Osthagen, with best wishes, Thomas K. Finletter."

View of an awards event which shows Charles S. Murphy standing on the left of the podium and either giving or receiving a silver bowl. Mr. Murphy held several government positions over his career including as aide and special counsel to President Truman, Under Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman. The photograph is autographed and reads "To Charles Murphy with appreciation, Fred Belen." Mr. Belen may be the man standing on the right. The event and location are not given.

Former President Harry S. Truman (second from right) rides aboard a boat with other. Others pictured are: Charles S. Murphy (fourth from right), Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams (far right), and Nancy Quirk Williams (second from left). All others are unidentified. It is believed that this photograph was taken while President Truman was visiting Mackinac Island in Michigan. The picture is autographed and reads: "To Charlie Murphy from Harry Truman." See also 2004-421.