Pictures of Alvina on the David Letterman Show!
9/17/1987
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These photos were taken by a Des Moines Register photographer for a front-page article prior to the trip.
 
L.W. and Alvina arrive at LaGuardia Airport in New York City where they are met by an NBC limousine.  The driver held a card with "Sellers" printed on it.  The first souvenir!!
 
Arriving at NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center on 5th Ave. and 60th St. where the Letterman Show was taped.
   
 
Arranging hats with the help of production assistants.
     
 
Paul Shaefer accepting his specially-printed hat, saying "A tip of the hat to the music man from the Hat Lady!"
     
 
Alvina being prepared for the appearance by a Letterman make-up artist, under the watchful eye of daughter Sandra!
   
 
Ready to go, with a beautiful antique hat!
   
 
After the show, David Letterman congratulated Alvina and L.W.  He told her, "you were great!" and gave her a "Late Night with David Letterman Show" cap.
     
 
Sandra, Alvina and L.W. after the show.
     
 
Celebrating at dinner after the taping.  Looking forward to seeing the show at 11:30.
     
 
Visiting daughter Sandra before returning to Iowa.
     
 
 

 

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