HISTORY

Tom Hanks sends vintage typewriter to Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey

Doug Hood
Asbury Park Press
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him this 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him this 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters shows the note actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks sent to him, along with a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters shows the note actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks sent to him, along with a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Actor Tom Hanks' signature on the note sent to Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters, giving him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Actor Tom Hanks' signature on the note sent to Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters, giving him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
A 1929 Corona in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs/refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A 1929 Corona in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs/refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him an antique typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him an antique typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him this 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him this 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters in Lacey recently received a donation of a 1963 Olympic DeLuxe typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
One of the typewriters in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew, who runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
One of the typewriters in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew, who runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
A sought-after 1961 Remington Torpedo typewriter in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew, who runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A sought-after 1961 Remington Torpedo typewriter in the collection of Lacey resident Ian McAndrew, who runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters uses a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter sent to him by actor and typewriter enthusiast Tom Hanks. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him an antique typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him an antique typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters recently received a donation of a typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters recently received a donation of a typewriter used by late journalist Jay Axelbank. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters shows some of the typewriters in his collection. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew of Iron Fox Typewriters shows some of the typewriters in his collection. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. It was covered with this cloth bearing the logo of Playtone, Hanks' film production company. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Lacey resident Ian McAndrew runs Iron Fox Typewriters, a business that repairs and refurbishes antique typewriters. Actor Tom Hanks recently sent him a 1934 Underwood portable typewriter along with a letter explaining options for the machine's future. It was covered with this cloth bearing the logo of Playtone, Hanks' film production company. Lacey Township, NJ Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Doug Hood