MSSU Archives & Special Collections Exhibits: Clubs and Honors

Digital exhibits created by the MSSU Archives and Special Collections department.

 

During his career, Hawkins received numerous letters regarding his achievements and more personal matters.

 

On April 8, 1961, Hawkins was promoted to the rank of officer in the French Legion of Honor; the Legion of Honor is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.

A former colleague, Paul W. Gallico, congratulates Hawkins on his promotion in the Legion of Honor.

The founder of the New York Herald Tribune, James Gordon Bennett, instituted a prize for the winner of an international motor sports competition. He became rapidly known among motor sportsmen all around the world and his influence sparked enthusiastic preparations for the upcoming competition.

The founder of the New York Herald Tribune, James Gordon Bennett, instituted a prize for the winner of an international motor sports competition. He became rapidly known among motor sportsmen all around the world and his influence sparked enthusiastic preparations for the upcoming competition.

The founder of the New York Herald Tribune, James Gordon Bennett, instituted a prize for the winner of an international motor sports competition. He became rapidly known among motor sportsmen all around the world and his influence sparked enthusiastic preparations for the upcoming competition.

The founder of the New York Herald Tribune, James Gordon Bennett, instituted a prize for the winner of an international motor sports competition. He became rapidly known among motor sportsmen all around the world and his influence sparked enthusiastic preparations for the upcoming competition.

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