#PL199 - Jerry L. Pettis Congressman Letthead Vintage 10 1/2" tall sheet with Jerry L. Pettis Congress of the United States letterhead. Jerry L. Pettis was a congressman in California in the 1960s and 70s. He came to national attention in 1974 when he died unexpectedly in an airline crash. A special election was held and his wife, Shirley Neil Pettis, won and replaced him. These are official letterheads from his estate that were never used. $0.50 $0.45