A Senate Document Honoring A Rabbi Who Gave The Opening Prayer
by (JUDAICA)
LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973). Johnson was the Thirty-Sixth President. D. 1pg. 8 x 10. June 13, 1962. Washington. A Senate of the United States document with an autopen signature of Vice President Lyndon Johnson. He certified that the prayer at the opening of the session of the Senate was offered by: Rabbi David Berent, Congregation Beth Jacob, Lewiston, Maine. The signatures of the Senate Secretary and Chaplain are authentic. The document has... Read More
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Just After The 1929 Crash, Businessman Otto Kahn Exchanges Letter With Composer About New Biblical Cantata
by OTTO KAHN
OTTO KAHN (1867-1934). Otto Hermann Kahn was an investment banker, philanthropist, and collector. He was a German-born American sometimes referred to as the King of New York. He is most renowned for being a partner at Kuhn, Loeb & Co., an investment bank that focused on reorganizing and consolidating railroads.TLS. 1 pg. December 3, 1929. New York, New York. A typed letter signed Otto Kahn to Mr. Nevin regarding his recent composition. Dear Mr. Nevin: Please accept my... Read More
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American Financier Otto Kahn Plans A Visit To A London Cleric
by OTTO KAHN
OTTO KAHN (1867-1934). Kahn was a Jewish-American investment banker, railroad magnate, and philanthropist.TLS. 1pg. January 26, 1927. New York. A typed letter signed Otto Kahn. Using his personal letterhead, Kahn wrote to Rev. Prebendary A. W. Gough in London. My dear Mr. Gough: Please accept my thanks for your letter of the 15th of January, and be assured that I appreciate highly your generous expressions of commendation. I expect to be in London for a week early in March,... Read More
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A Letter From Kansas Territory During The Bleeding Kansas Period To Governor Denver
by (BLEEDING KANSAS)
(BLEEDING KANSAS). Taking place between 1854 and 1861, Bleeding Kansas refers to violence between pro and anti-slavery forces regarding the status of slavery in Kansas. Bleeding Kansas ended when Kansas became a free state in 1861.ALS. 1pg. September 29, 1858. Ogden, Kansas Territory. An autograph letter signed Ira Norris to James W. Denver, the Territorial Governor of Kansas. Norris explored the Midwest and worked in territorial politics during the mid Nineteenth Century. He wrote from Kansas Territory during... Read More
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Playwright George Kaufman Excuses A Poor Performance To A Fellow Thespian
by GEORGE KAUFMAN
GEORGE KAUFMAN (1889-1961). Kaufman was an award-winning American playwright, producer, and director.ARMINA MARSHALL LANGNER (1895-1991). Langner was an American actress, playwright, and producer.TLS. 1pg. Monday. 158 East 63rd Street, New York City. A typed letter signed George Kaufman and addressed to Armina Langner. Dear Armina Langner: Heres an actors excuse you came on one of those bad nights. Honestly. But if you were entertained Im pleased, and thanks a lot for letting me know about it. George Kaufman.... Read More
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Playwright George Kaufman Queries An Actor
by GEORGE KAUFMAN
GEORGE KAUFMAN (1889-1961). Kaufman was an award-winning American playwright, producer, and director.TLS. 1pg. Saturday. 410 Park Avenue, New York City. A typed letter signed George Kaufman to an unidentified actor. Indelicate query: What kind of parts do you play these days? Its the age group I am getting at, in my subtle way. And the best of wishes. George Kaufman. It is in very good condition with discoloration throughout the page.
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Van Der Kemp, Probably Writing To New York Governor John Jay, Declines An Assistant Justice For The New County Of Oneida
by FRANOIS ADRIAAN VAN DER KEMP
FRANOIS ADRIAAN VAN DER KEMP (1752-1829). Van der Kamp was born in the Netherlands and led some radical political movements. He was imprisoned and released in 1787. The next year, he came to the United States and moved to Ulster County. He met many of the Founding Fathers, and had an extensive correspondence with the Adamses.ALS. 1pg. 8 x 9. March 25, 1798. Oldenbarneveld. An autograph letter signed Fr. Adr. Van der Kemp; based... Read More
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A Lithographic Portrait of John F. Kennedy
by JOHN F. KENNEDY
JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963). Kennedy was the Thirty-Fifth President.Lithograph. 9 x 13 . No date. No place. A lithographic portrait of President John F. Kennedy by artist Robert Rogers. It is in fine condition.
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Robert F. Kennedy Rare Handwritten Letter As Attorney General
by ROBERT F. KENNEDY
ROBERT F. KENNEDY (1925-1968). Robert F. Kennedy was the seventh of the nine children of Joseph and Rose Kennedy. After serving as Attorney General in his brothers cabinet, RFK stayed in the public eye as Senator from New York. On June 4, 1968, his meteoric campaign for the Democratic nomination met with tragedy when he was shot by Sirhan Sirhan in Los Angeles. He died the next day, and is remembered for his combination of... Read More
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An Oversized Photograph Of The White House Signed By First Lady Jackie Kennedy Shortly Before Her Husbands Assassination
by JACKIE KENNEDY
JACKIE KENNEDY (1929-1994). Jackie Kennedy was the First Lady from 1961 to 1963. PS. 14 x 11 . No date [1963]. No place [Washington]. A color portrait of the White House signed Jacqueline Kennedy as First Lady on the lower left margin. She signed this in November 1963 with the expectation that President Kennedy would autograph the image on the lower right side. It is matted in light blue and framed to... Read More
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The Year Before Jack Kennedy Ran For President, Jackie Kennedy Sends A Letter To Evelyn Lincoln, Requesting International Magazine Subscriptions
by JACQUELINE KENNEDY
JACKIE KENNEDY (1929-1994). Jackie Kennedy was the First Lady from 1961 to 1963. AL. 2pg. No date [circa January 1, 1959]. Washington. An autograph letter by Jackie Kennedy written to noted secretary Evelyn Lincoln. Writing on her personal letterhead, she penned: Dear Mrs. Lincoln these are the English and French magazines we would like subscriptions to. You can get them from Gordons Magazines 32 E. 59th St, N.Y.C., have them sent... Read More
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Signed Photograph Of Stan Kenton
by STAN KENTON
STAN KENTON (1911-1979). Kenton was a popular music and jazz pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, and educator. PS. 1 pg. 8 x 10. N.d. N.p. A signed photograph of Stan Kenton: For Jim Im happy to meet you! Sincerely, Stan Kenton. The photograph is a black-and-white image of Kenton smiling towards the camera. The image is in excellent condition.
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Jack Kerouac Handwrites A Letter To His Girlfriend Lois Sorrells, Asking For A Short Story And Reminding Her Start Checking On That Vermont Cabin!
by JACK KEROUAC
JACK KEROUAC (1922-1969). Kerouac was an American novelist who was one of the preeminent members of the Beat Generation; he is best remembered for On The Road. ALS. 1pg. 4 X 6. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed Jack in pencil to Lois Sorrells Beckwith, one of his lovers. The author wrote in pencil: Here's some money - Please bring that short story by Bob Donlin, "10 Days in May" I left there... Read More
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An Autograph From Kilimana Inscribed To William F. Allen, A Fellow New Englander Who Traveled To Hawaii
by KILIMANA
KILIMANA (1822-1909). Kilimana, whose birth name was Gorham Dummer Gilman, was from New England. He arrived in Hawaii in the 1840s but eventually left for the California gold fields. He returned to Hawaii and spent the rest of his life between the islands and the mainland. He later was Consul General to Hawaii.Signature. 1pg. May 1903. No place. A signature G Kilimana inscribed For my friend in old Hawaii Wm. F. Allen from G... Read More
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A Pennsylvania Letter Mentioning The Infamous Know-Nothings: Joseph Sniveley Still Continues The Irish BusinessThe Know Nothings Had A Great Meeting In Town About Two Weeks Since
by (KNOW-NOTHINGS)
THE KNOW-NOTHING PARTY (AKA THE AMERICAN PARTY). The nativist, anti-Catholic Know-Nothing Party was founded in New York City in 1849 and quickly reached national prominence. The members pledged to combat the Catholic Church and due to the secrecy of the organization, the members claimed to Know Nothing about the group. In the elections of 1854 and 1855, the party carried a number of elections in New England and the border states. In 1856, former President... Read More
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Signed Photograph Of Gene Krupa
by GENE KRUPA
EUGENE BERTRAM KRUPA (1909-1973). Krupa was a pioneering American jazz drummer, as well as a band leader and composer. PS. 4 x 6. N.d. N.p. A photograph signed to Jimmy - sincerely - Gene Krupa. The black-and-white photograph shows a smiling Krupa looking off to the right and smiling. The photograph is on cardstock and in excellent condition.
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Four First Ladies Sign A Photograph Taken At The 1991 Dedication Of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
by (FIRST LADIES)
(FIRST LADIES). PS. 14 x 11. No date [circa 1991]. No place [Simi Valley, California]. A color photograph signed Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Pat Nixon and Betty Ford. This image of the four Republican First Ladies was taken at the dedication of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on November 4, 1991. The signatures are on the matting above the color image. It is professionally framed.
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Mirabeau Lamar, The Second President Of Texas, Grants A Pass For A Mexican Federalist Captured In Fight For Independence From Mexico: The Bearer, Jesus Barrera, Is Employed On Public ServiceAnd Has Permission To Carry Arms For His Protection
by MIRABEAU LAMAR
MIRABEAU LAMAR (1798-1859). Lamar served as the Second President of the Republic of Texas from 1838-1841. A protg of Sam Houston, Lamar later served in the Texas Senate and as U.S. ambassadors to Costa Rica and Nicaragua under President James Buchanan. ALS.1 pg. 8 x 10. March 5, 1847. Laredo, Texas. An autograph letter signed Mirabeau B. Lamar Commanding at Laredo and initialed MBL. The letter grants the following: The bearer, Jesus Barrera, is employed on public... Read More
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The Rare Autograph Of Jean De Lamberville, The French Jesuit Missionary Who Worked With The Five Nations
by JEAN DE LAMBERVILLE
JEAN DE LAMBERVILLE (1633-1714). Lamberville was a French Jesuit priest who landed in New France in 1669 and was largely stationed in Montreal. He was an important missionary to the Onondagas and converted their chief, and he was a conduit between the Five Nations and the European settlers. He was one of the most influential Frenchman in the New World.ADS. 1pg. 7 x 5 . July 15, 1705. Paris. An autograph document signed Jean De Lamberville twice, once... Read More
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Navy Officer Emory Land Writes To New Jersey Senator Frelinghuysen
by EMORY LAND
TLS. 1pg. January 22, 1923. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed Emory Land to Senator J. S. Frelinghuysen from New Jersey (1869-1948): Referring to your note of 19 January, 1923, I take pleasure in advising you that the day after our delightful dinner at the Davidges. I took the matter of the battleship model up with Admiral Beuret, Chief Constructor, U.S. Navy, who has the matter under investigation at the present time. As I have been... Read More
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Mr. Bisbee Has Completed His Contract For Reducing The Hills & Forming The 14th Partition Of The Albany & Schnectady Turnpike
by JOHN LANSING
JOHN LANSING, JR. (1754-1829). Lansing was an Albany area lawyer and politician. He was mayor of Albany and a justice of the New York State Supreme Court.DS. 2pg. Albany. August 18, 1804. A document signed Elisha Putnam addressed to John Lansing. The top of the first page states: Mr. Bisbee has completed his Contract for Reducing the hills & forming the 14th partition of the Albany & Schnectady Turnpiketo the plan of the Eight Foot... Read More
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The Signatures Of Harry Lauder And Grock, Two Of The Highest Paid Performers Of The Early 1900s
by HARRY LAUDER
SIR HARRY LAUDER (1870-1950). Harry Lauder was a Scottish actor, comedian, and singer, achieving international success. He typically performed in full Scottish regalia and eventually became the highest-paid performer in the world in 1911. After the outbreak of World War I, he promoted recruitment, led fundraising efforts, and starred in many concerts for troops. His most famous songs were, "Roamin' in the Gloamin'", "A Wee Deoch-an-Doris", "The End of the Road" and "I Love a Lassie".GROCK (1880-1959). Grock, born... Read More
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The Duke Of Lauzun, In Newport And Awaiting A March To Yorktown, Promises A Recounting Of The Battle Of 16th March, The Battle Of Cape Henry Off Of Virginia
by (DUC DE LAUZUN)
ARMAND LOUIS DE GONTAUT, THE DUKE DE LAUZUN (1747-1793). Gontaut was a French soldier who fought in the American Revolution. He helped the French army at Yorktown, marching his troops from New England to Virginia. he was guillotined during the Reign of Terror.ALS. 1pg. 7 x 9. March 27, 1781. Newport [Rhode Island]. An autograph letter signed Le Duc de Lauzun in French to an unidentified correspondent: Newport 27th March 1781 I ask your... Read More
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Program From China World Trade Center Ribbon-Cutting Contains Rare Signatures By Eight Immortal Wan Li And 4th Premier Li Peng
by (CHINESE LEADERS)
WAN LI (1916-2015). Wan served as 4th Vice Premier of the State Council (1893-1988) and 5th Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress (1988-1993). He was one of the "Eight Immortals" of the Chinese Communist Party, elders with revolutionary experience who were called upon to make decisions after Deng Xiaoping became leader in 1978. LI PENG (1928-2019). Li served as 4th Premier of China (1988-1998), during which he acquired the name Butcher of Beijing for his... Read More
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Two Letters From Boomtown Leadville, Colorado Describing The Location: Three Classes Of People: Speculators, Gamblers, And Working Men I Fill My House With Lodgers Every Night At Fifty Cents EachThere Is One Hundred People Arrives Here Daily
by (LEADVILLE, COLORADO)
(LEADVILLE,COLORADO). Archive. Two letters from Leadville, Colorado during its silver boom times:ALS. 4pg. 5 x 8. February 6, 1879. Leadville, Colorado. An autograph letter signed James Wright to Mr. McAllister: I take opportunity to send you a line to let you know how I am getting along and what my experience has been in the West so far. I intended to settle in Kansas but on my way out I found they were selling corn for 20... Read More
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