Authors starting with B from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

Bailey, an African American entertainer, made her Broadway debut in 1946's <I>St. Louis Woman</I> and went on to win the prestigious Tony Award for the titular role in <I>Hello, Dolly!</I>. <P> PS. 1pg. 8" x 10". No Date. No Place. An early photograph signed <I>"To You My Best <B>Pearl</B>"</I> in blue ink. There is a small tear in the lower right margin, but it is in fine condition ... more information

TLS. 1pg. December 17, 1934. Cleveland. A typed letter signed " Newton D. Baker" to William Paley. ... more information

The Ballet Company was formed in 1954 by Thelma Hill and Ward Flemyng. The group toured Europe and the United States. In 1958, Hill and a group of top New York dancers, which included Alvin Ailey, formed a dance troupe that would eventually become the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1960. <P> Signatures. 2pp. 3 ‰ˆ" x 4 ‰ˆ" . 1957. Glasgow-London. A collection of nineteen ballet autographs on both sides of a card; included in this grouping are the company"&... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8" x 10" . September 1, 1899. North East Cecil Co., Maryland. An autograph letter signed " J.S. Woodward" on behalf of Professor Harry Lewis requesting banjo pricing for his work with magicians Harry and Mlle. L. Lewis: " Wishing to get a Banjo at once. Would like to know if you have one in stock that will suit me. I do not want to pay more than from 10 to 15 dollars for it. I prefer one with a 12 in. rim, 19 in. finger board if I can get it, but if you have not one... more information

Bankhead was an American soldier known for his bravery in the war of 1812 and the Florida Campaign of 1836. <P> ALS. 1pg. 8" x 10". June 23, 1821. Fort Johnson. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>J. Bankhead</B>"</I> regarding the transportation of troops using steamboats: <I>"I have received your letter of the 20th last. Captain Irving's company will not be sent to Savannah until further orders; I presume not until the next winter. Whatever p... more information

Mason was a Senator from Massachusetts. <P> LS. 3pgs. 8" x 10". 13 Augt 1819. George Town. A letter signed <I>"<B>J. Mason</B> Prest"</I> to lawyer Henry Chapman of Annapolis. Mason communicated from the Bank of Columbia <I>"I beg permission to avail this Bank of your professional service, to aid it in the recovery of the debts due it in Anne Arundel County, as shown by the enclosed Notes and proceedings, that is to say, due from Jeremiah Merrill... more information

Signature. December 19, 1871. No place. A signature " N.P. Banks" in purple ink on a small card. ... more information

Signature. 5" x 2" . No date. No place. A signature " John Barry" removed from a partly printed document that is on the opposite side of the autograph. Barry is a scarce autograph. It is in fine condition with dark ink, and accompanied by a steel engraving of the naval hero. ... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¾" x 10" . October 24, 1951. New York. A typed letter signed " Bernard M. Baruch" to Frank W. Greusel, President of the Milwaukee Association of Commerce, declining an invitation to attend a medical convention: " Of course I would like to attend the convention of the Association for Physical and Mental Rehabilitation next July. Everyone connected with it has been so courteous and generous in their invitations. However, I am sorry that I cannot arrange ... more information

Beals was an art student who traveled from New York to France in the summer of 1926; he graduated from MIT in 1927. <P> ADS. 4"x6". 100pg. June 13 to October 7, 1926. France. A leather bound travel journal detailing one young man's trip to and in France during the summer of 1926. The journal begins aboard the <I>SS Paris</I> sailing from New York from June 13th to the 19th when it docked at La Havre. <I>"The trip is one joyous holiday with nothing to do but read, ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 8 ‰¼" x 10 ‰¼". 6th of 5th Month 1804. New Bedford. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Edmund Evers</B> of Malston"</I> to his uncle George Andrews of Dover, New Hampshire: <I>"I have the happiness to let thee know that I am safe arrived at New Bedford after a very long tedious passage of 3 Months having been... off the Coast and made for St. Thomas whare [sic] I have left my Cousin George Andrews off Frains [sic] who w... more information

ADS. 1pg. 9" x 4 ‰¾" . March 28, 1721. Boston. An autograph document signed " Jona. Belcher" in the upper right corner. Belcher went on to engross the partly printed document, stating the a ship the Drake, captained by John Tucker, now at Marblehead, Massachusetts, was bound for Gibraltar. It contained 1,1716 quintal of cod and 84 quintal of other sundries. It is signed at the conclusion " John Tucker" . There is a vignette of a sailing ship in the upper lef... more information

ALS. 3pg. 8 ‰¾" x 7 1" 4. July 30, 1821. London. An autograph letter signed " T. Belsham" addressed to Mr. Henry D. Sewall of New York. The letter contains very interesting content about the Unitarian church and various Protestant writers: " " Everything which my friend M. Everett writes cannot fail to bear the marks of a superior and highly cultivated mind. And the greater part of his discourses at the opening of the new chapel is not only unexceptionable ... more information

Cross-dressing "Uncle Miltie" was one of America's best known comic geniuses and a television pioneer. <P> PS. 8" x 9 ‰¾". N.d. N.p. A black and white photograph signed <I>"To Larry White Best Wishes <B>Milton Berle</B>"</I>. The picture, with Berle lighting a cigar and grinning mischievously, is in mint condition ... more information

A French actress, she fist gained notice at the Odéon. She toured America and Europe, and managed several Parisian theaters. She also appeared in early movies and wrote plays. <P> ALS. 2pg. 5 ‰ˆ" x 3 ‰ˆ". 1919. No place. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Sarah Bernhardt</B>"</I> in French. She wrote on both sides of a black bordered card: <I>"You are most gracious, Madame, and it would be refreshing for me to see ... more information

Signature. 6" x 3 ‰ˆ" . March 17, 1930. No place. A signature " Hugo L. Black US Senator Alabama March 17 1930" on an album page. A brief biography of Black is typed at the top. ... more information

Signature. No date. Maine. A signature " James Blaine" on a small card. ... more information

An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Betty Blythe</B>"</I> to <I>"Richard Suter"</I>: <I>"Indeed I am very pleased to write you personally & thus comply with your request & I hope the short note makes you as happy as yours made me when you express so much gratitude for my picture. I hope you have secured any & all other stores pictures you wish for and I wish you continued health, happiness & success."</I> The letter... more information

An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>Betty Blythe</B>"</I> to <I>"Richard Suter"</I>: <I>"Indeed I am very pleased to write you personally & thus comply with your request & I hope the short note makes you as happy as yours made me when you express so much gratitude for my picture. I hope you have secured any & all other stores pictures you wish for and I wish you continued health, happiness & success."</I> The letter... more information

TLS. 1pg. February 1, 1936. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed " W. E. Borah" to Frank E. Cooley of Rensselaer, NY: " I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your kind letter. I have not had an opportunity to respond sooner due to the large number of similar letters received by me daily. Nevertheless, I appreciate our expressions in my behalf, and thank you cordially. You will be informed of developments in this connection in the very near future." Typed on Senate let... more information