Florence Chadwick (1918-1995) Swimmer. Chadwick was known for long-distance open water swimming. She was the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions, setting a time record each time. She was also the first woman to swim the Catalina Channel. Two signed items: 5 ½” x 8 ½” autograph letter signed, personal stationery, August 13, 1984, to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. “…Thanks so much for the kind thoughts….” And a 7 ¾” x 11” illustrated photograph signed, “Kindest regards and best wishes to Paul & Eileen Smith. Sincerely, Florence Chadwick.”