German rocket engineer who designed the first self-contained rocket missile. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, October 14, 1968. Von Braun accepts an appointment. In part, 'It was certainly an honor to learn that you and your colleagues have named me as an honorary director of the Roger B. Chaffee memorial Fund. I am only too happy to accept this generous invitation to serve in so worthwhile a cause...Please know that I appreciate this fine effort on the part of your community to perpetuate the memory of a brave and able man who did so much for this country.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
