Business & Finance | Biographies

HUGO BALLIN Extremely rare signature from the silent film director/producer and artist, writing that he began his career in a basement in New York City Autograph autobiography signed: "Hugo Ballin/I started my career in a/basement at/173 East 64th Street/New York City", in blue ink, 5¼x3.

DENTON A. COOLEY The American heart surgeon signs a four page photocopied biography on his life. Photocopied Biography signed: "6-20-77/Denton A. Cooley MD", 4p, 8½x11, separate sheets. Denton A. Cooley, born in 1920, performed the first successful heart transplant in the U.S.

RICHARD E. FORBES Ink signature above a short printed biography and photo Printed Biography signed in ink: "Richard E. Forbes", 4x4½. Signed in blue ballpoint above a printed biography and photo issued by Chrysler Corporation. Richard E.

DINA MERRILL. Biography signed: "Dina Merrill", 2p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, n. d. Printed biography from Esmé Chandlee, Public Relations, promoting Merrill. It concludes: "Dina brings professionalism, great good humor, zest and sparkle to her many roles as actress, activist, wife and mother.

DINA MERRILL. Printed Biography signed in ink: "Dina Merrill", 2p, 8½x11. List of stage, film and TV credits titled "Dina Merrill's Latest Theatrical Credits". Signed on page 1. Minor nick on left edge. "White-out" correction to one line of text. Otherwise, fine condition.

CHARLES B. SHUMAN Typed biography of the President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, signed in black ink Biography signed: "Charles B. Shuman", in black ink, 8x6½ affixed to 9¼x7 sheet along with an unsigned newspaper clipping. Charles B. Shuman (1907-1999) was the President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

GLENN E. WHITE He signs a printed biography from the Chrysler Corporation. Printed Biography signed: "Glenn E. White", 3¾x5 page attached to 6¾x9 album leaf . A printed, bust view photo of White accompanies the text. Glenn E.