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[Robert S. Mulliken]. Archive of Heads of State Ephemera. ...
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[Robert S. Mulliken]. Archive of Heads of State Ephemera. Comprising:Invitation from Lord Chamberlain on Behalf of Queen Elizabeth. One partially printed page on Queen Elizabeth II stationery, 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches (sight), framed to an overall size of 7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches. The invitation reads, in full: "The Lord Chamberlain is commanded by Her Majesty to invite Dr and Mrs Robert S. Mulliken to an Evening Party at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 3rd November 1955, at 9.30 o'clock p.m. Evening Dress, Decorations."
Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed. One page, 7 x 9 inches, Washington, D.C.; November 9, 1956. Signed, "Dwight D. Eisenhower." The letter reads, in part: "Your support and encouragement as a member of the Committee of the Arts and Sciences for Eisenhower has been the source of great satisfaction to me during these past weeks...with the active and continuing interest of citizens like yourself, our government can continue to move forward in attaining and preserving freedom and opportunity, justice and peace for all peoples." With original transmittal cover.
Dwight Eisenhower Honorary Inauguration Invitation. One page, 9 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches, Washington, D.C.; 1957. Accompanied by a transmittal letter dated January 22, 1957, from M. Robert Rogers, the executive director of the Committee of Arts and Sciences for the Eisenhower Administration. The letter reads, in part: "This honorary invitation to the Inauguration is being sent as a souvenir to a selected list of those whose support and efforts were so welcome to the President..." Signed, "M. Robert Rogers." With original transmittal envelope.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Memorial Certificate. One page, 8 x 10 inches, [Washington, D.C.]; [circa 1986]. A memorial certificate from President Reagan, signed, "Ronald Reagan." It reads, in full: "The United States of America honors the memory of Robert S. Malliken [sic]. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States."
Together with an additional Presidential Memorial Certificate from Jimmy Carter for "Samuel G. Mulliken." Signed, "Jimmy Carter" as President.
Condition: All documents lightly aged-toned. Lord Chamberlain invitation not examined outside of frame; ink at Mulliken's name somewhat faded; some wear to back of frame, not affecting document. Eisenhower TLS with two holes punched at top edge and creased at center fold.
Provenance: From the personal collection of the 1966 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Robert S. Mulliken; thence by descent.
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