Description: FRANK THOMAS Signed Typed Letter Signed "Frank Thomas" in black ink. Typed letter dated January 27, 1982. Letter measures 8.50" X 11.0" in size, has normal mailing folds, otherwise in FINE condition. This is a historic letter as Frank Thomas discusses and reminisces about animation and the people involved in creating the art. Franklin Rosborough Thomas (September 5, 1912 - September 8, 2004) was an American animator and pianist. He was one of Walt Disney's leading team of animators known as the Nine Old Men. Thomas was born on September 5, 1912 in Santa Monica, California to Frank Thomas, a teacher, and Ina Gregg. He had two older brothers, Lawrence and Welburne. He grew up in Fresno. Frank Thomas attended Stanford University, where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity and worked on campus humor magazine The Stanford Chaparral with Ollie Johnston. After graduating from Stanford in 1933, he attended Chouinard Art Institute, then joined The Walt Disney Company on September 24, 1934, as employee number 224. There he animated dozens of feature films and shorts, and also was a member of the Dixieland band Firehouse Five Plus Two, playing the piano. The photographs shown in the listing are for display purposes only and not included as part of the sale. If you elect to send this autographed item to one of eBay's approved authenticators and are not satisfied with the results, the item can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund to include return postage in the amount of the initial postage. This is one of the Best guarantees anywhere!
Price: 7500 USD
Location: Roseville, California
End Time: 2023-11-15T00:39:15.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Movies
Signed by: Frank Thomas
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States