H.G. "Blondie" Hasler., 01/31/1960-05/02/1987

File — Box: 1, Folder: 26

Identifier: 91019

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence written mostly to Michael Richey from personal friends. Also includes photographs and manuscripts.

Dates

01/31/1960-05/02/1987

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 1.04 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/07

Container Summary

Correspondence written by Blondie Hasler. All letters are written to Michael Richey unless otherwise noted. 14 letters total. 1 TLS dated 1/31/1960 regarding the organization of a new transatlantic race. 1 TLS dated 2/3/1960. 1 TLS dated 9/16/1960 regarding a speaking engagement. 1 ALS dated 11/30/1964: I'm "delighted that you will have my nice little boat, which has always looked after me so well." 1 TLS dated 3/6/1966 with details about Jester, the condition of the boat some history and some advice. 1 TLS dated 12/10/1971. 1 TLS dated 9/17/1975. 1 TLS dated 11/1/1979 comparing the Hasler-Kingfisher and Jester. 1 TLS dated 8/17/1981. 1 TLS dated 10/07/1983. 1 TLS dated 11/20/1985 *Richey notes: Book referred to is the Practical Junk Rig written jointly by Blondie and his partner Jock MacLeod. 1 TLS dated 2/1/1987. 1 TL dated 2/9/1987 from Hasler to Mr. Mason, who is making a mast for Jester. 1 ALS dated 5/2/1987 mostly regarding sailing gear. *From Richey's notes: "The letter with 3 drawings was written just 3 days before (Blondie) died."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

HASLER, H.G. "BLONDIE" - CORRESP. TO RICHEY, MICHAEL (1960-1987): Autographed Letter

RICHEY, MICHAEL - CORRESP. FROM HASLER, H.G. "BLONDIE" (1960-1987): Autographed Letter

JESTER - REF. TO BOAT OF RICHEY, MICHAEL (1964-1987): Autographed Letter