FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE "The Lady of the Lamp" thanks a patron for gifts of food and details plans for her summer holiday. Autograph Letter Signed: "F. Nightingale" in pencil, 4p, 4¼ x 7. 10 South Street,/Park Lane W. [London],1891 July 29. To Mrs. Robertson. In full with grammatical errors: "I was so sorry for Mr. Robertson's Influenza -- I trust he is quite recovered - & that you are pretty well. Thank you for all the Hampers. Every thing has done well but the cream, for which the weather was too hot. Thank you for everything. After Saturday please not to send anything here unless you are so good as to send grass & a few flowers. I am going to Embley, my old home for 2 or 3 weeks And then Sir Harry & Mrs Verney are so good as to press my coming to Claydn But don't let the eggs you have been so good as to collect run down, if that is inconvenient to you. If more convenient to you, they might still come here. & be given away from here, till further notice - I am thankful Sir Harry is so well - I can have the usual Bank Holiday & School doings. The Nurses were so pleased with their day. God's blessings on you all.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II The longest-reigning monarch in British history, exercises her Royal Prerogatives by signing a pardon for a parking fine. Partly Printed Document signed: "Elizabeth R" as Queen, 2 pages, 8½ x 13. Our Court at St James's, 1974 October 8. In part: "Whereas Ian Johnson at Wells Street Magistrates' Court on the eighteenth day of June 1974 was convicted of four offenses of causing a motor vehicle to wait in a registered street during the prescribed hours and was ordered to pay fines totaling sixteen pounds. Now know ye that We in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto Us, are Graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy unto the said Ian Johnson and to pardon and remit unto him the fines imposed upon him as aforesaid…." Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland and of many other realms, ascended the throne in 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI. The "R" in her signature stands for "Regina," the Latin word for Queen.
ANNIE OAKLEY Elegant studio photo in high-necked embroidered blouse inscribed on the original mount and affixed to the photographer's original 12x8 folio Photograph Mount Inscribed and signed: "For Mr. Thompson/With all good wishes/From/Annie Oakley/1908". Sepia, 3½x5 oval image on a 6x8 mount. Signed in fountain pen on the mount. Photo by Sherman of Newark, New Jersey, housed in a presentation folder Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens. In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her.
ANNIE OAKLEY Her rare signature on a 4x2½ card, matted and then attached to an 11x16 reproduction of a poster publicizing her show Signature: "Annie Oakley", 4x2½ card. Affixed to a 4¼x2¾ matte which in turn is affixed to a larger matte 11¼x16, which features a reproduction of a poster publicizing her appearance. Sharpshooter Annie Oakley (1860-1926) toured vaudeville circuits and circuses with her husband, Frank Butler, whom she married in 1876 when she was 16. She starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show from 1885-1902. Oakley was called "Little Sure Shot" because she was only five feet tall. On this poster, with six illustrations of her in action, she is called "the peerless wing and rifle shot". Oakley's life story was told in Irving Berlin's 1946 musical, Annie Get Your Gun, currently enjoying a successful revival on Broadway. Her signature is rare in any form. Signature slightly lifted from the matte at its lower edge. Fine condition. 
ANNIE OAKLEY B/w photograph of Annie Oakley from the chest up in a white blouse and jacket. This photo is especially unusual because it shows her without the rows of shooting medals that she often wore. Anything signed by Oakley is exceedingly rare. Photograph mount signed: "Compliments. of/Annie. Oakley." on verso. B/w, 4¼x6½ overall, image 4x5½ (two surfaces). Photograph by Gray, 1030 Tremont St., Boston (imprint at lower margin). Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years.
ANNIE OAKLEY Check signed with her married name, Annie Butler, filled out by her to her grand-daughter (by adoption), with an additional note in Annie's hand on verso. Check signed: "Annie Butler", 6½x2¾. Newark, New Jersey, 1923 June 15. Check #135, drawn on the Newark & Essex Banking Co. payable to Elizabeth Hall for $50. Endorsed ""Elizabeth Hall". Handwritten note in Oakley's hand on verso: "Board to F. E. Butlers Grand Daughter. 22 Weikel Ave. Merchantville, N. J. Known as Niece". Annie Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer.
ANNIE OAKLEY Pictured on top of her show horse, the famed dead-eye shoots a bullet straight through the heart on this 1919 signed exhibition card. Exhibition cards, as such, where Oakley hit her mark dead center were given away to the sharp-shooter's lucky fans. Accompanied by an unsigned publicity photo with Oakley posing with her rifle. Extremely Rare! Photograph Signed: "Annie Oakley/June19--1919", 4½x2 card. Accompanied by a 4¼x6 sepia photo of the markswoman holding her rifle, standing on the fabric of a teepee. The "sure shot" used exhibition cards to demonstrate her shooting prowess by taking aim from 30 paces away and splitting the card dead center. This particular card, pierced with a .22 caliber bullet through its printed black heart, is nothing short of a perfect example of Oakley's unrivaled skill and precision. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman.
ANNIE OAKLEY Rare, signed, sepia-toned photograph of Annie Oakley holding a double-barreled shotgun in a gloved hand. Materials signed by Oakley are extremely rare and desirable! Photograph mount signed "Annie. Oakley.". B/w sepia-toned, 3¾x5½ photo mounted on a 4¼x6½ card with rounded edges. Cabinet card photograph by Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years.
MARY BAKER EDDY This document from the Massachusetts Metaphysical College features the religious leader's autograph! Document Signed: "Mary B.G. Eddy", 1p, 6x4. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 2, 1885. Certificate issued by the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, Mary B.G. Eddy, President. In full: "This Certifies That Mrs. G.P. Noyes C.S. has been my student, and is in good standing with the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, she being a member of the Christian Science Association." Emblem of Christian Science at left: "Heal the Sick, Raise the Dead, Cleanse the Lepers, Cast out Demons". While recovering from the effects of a severe fall, Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) sought many types of healing. She turned to the Bible in 1866 and discovered the spiritual and metaphysical system known as Christian Science. Eddy published Science and Health in 1875, explaining this system. The Church of Christ, Scientist was chartered in 1879 and in 1881, next to her home, the Massachusetts Metaphysical College was chartered. Followers multiplied and spread her teachings.
ANNIE OAKLEY Out of character but not out of extravagance, the "sure-shot" poses in an extraordinary "Indian Princess" garb, hand-made with the feathers of her prized kills for a Valentine's Day Masquerade. Winning the costume contest that night, Oakley again demonstrates versatility and creative ingenuity, and this rare and exclusive photo captures it all. Signed and dated in her script, with pencil note in her hand on verso. This whimsical photo, not shot for publicity, was probably gifted to a family member or dear friend. Extremely Rare! Photograph signed in ink: "Annie Oakley 1919", and in pencil on verso: "Pinehurst 1919". Sepia, 3½x6. Shown in elaborate Indian costume with feathered head dress, gazing at the horizon. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner.
MARY CASSATT In a handwritten letter to a friend in Paris, Cassatt explains that her art keeps her too busy to reply to most letters, but that she would welcome a visit in the Spring. ALS: "Mary Cassatt", 6 pages, 5¼x7, front and verso. Mesnil-Beaufresne, Mesnil-Theribus (Oise), France, no date. On imprinted stationery to Miss Mary Gardner Swift. Begins: "My Dear Mary". In full: "Of course I had your letter but I never thought of answering it. If you knew what my life was you would [five words illegible] than in the [illegible] If you would love to write to me anything that you think I would I shall always be glad to know [two words illegible] I am a very busy woman. Most of my correspondence is done in French through my [illegible] Is French, she has been with us 43 years Ever since my Mothers (sic) death thirty years ago I have been alone, carrying on this place & working here. Ah my art. Of course I have been better known as an artist in France [illegible] is a member of the family In the meantime I send you my 
ANNIE OAKLEY Extremely rare signed postcard photo of her dressed as an Indian! Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Annie Oakley as a Sioux/Maiden admires her/new head gear./A Merry Christmas/to Laforrds & Family". Sepia, 5½x3½. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, who was briefly a part of the show in 1885, and used it in her promotional materials.In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her.Famous Women | Contracts / Documents
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CLAYRE TENNANT ANSTRUTHER - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 02/07/1903 - HFSID 273098[CLAYRE TENNANT ANSTRUTHER]. Partly Printed DS: "G.C." in unknown hand, 5x8. London, 1903 February 7. On letterhead of "Fortnightly Review" from Chapman & Hall, Ltd., Proprietors to "Hon. Mrs. Anstruther".Begins: "Sir" (imprinted).Sale Price $126.00
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ETHEL BARRYMORE - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/06/1947 - HFSID 227182ETHEL BARRYMORE. Typed Contract signed: "Ethel Barrymore" (twice), 9p, 8½x13. Los Angeles, 1947 March 6.Agreement between Ethel Barrymore and RKO Radio Pictures employing Barrymore "to perform the role of 'Willey' in the motion picture now entitled 'Memory of Love'...
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ETHEL BARRYMORE - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 10/15/1946 - HFSID 289123Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce Ethel Barrymore's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice by Barrymore, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!
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JOAN BENNETT - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/20/1969 - HFSID 270876JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a contract with JEM Productions, Inc. for her appearance on That Show on January 25, 1969 in New York City. Carbon Contract signed: "Joan Bennett" in ink as Performer, 4p, 8½x11, front and verso. No place, but probably New York City, 1969 January 20.
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JOAN BENNETT - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/20/1967 - HFSID 270877JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a contract to appear on the TV program, Personality. Contract signed: "Joan Bennett" as Performer, 2p, 8½x11, front and verso with rider, 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1967 November 20.
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JOAN BENNETT - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/27/1967 - HFSID 270875JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a document to be a voice-over narrator on the program In Fashion for National Educational Television. Document signed: "Joan Bennett", 2 pages, 8½x11. New York, New York, 1967 December 27.
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JOAN BENNETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 272479JOAN BENNETT The actress gives a testimonial for the diet "Candy", Ayds Document Signed: "Joan Bennett" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, no date. Headed: "Schedule 'A' - Testimonial Release". Typed text of her testimonial. In part: "As a child, I was looked upon as the 'ugly duckling' of the family...
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JOAN BENNETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/07/1944 - HFSID 299298JOAN BENNETT She authorizes the Sam Jaffe Agency of Hollywood to pick up her weekly salary checks. Document signed: "Joan Bennett", 1 page, 7½x7½. Hollywood, California, 1944 September 7. To Cashier's Office, Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp.
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JOAN BENNETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/08/1945 - HFSID 153804JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a document confirming an agreement for employment on the motion picture formerly entitled None So Blind, now titled, Desirable Woman. Document Signed: "Joan Bennett" in ink, 1p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1945 November 8.
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JOAN BENNETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/15/1963 CO-SIGNED BY: FRED CLARK, BERNARD DELFONT, FREDERICK GRANVILLE - HFSID 272261JOAN BENNETT, FRED CLARK, BERNARD DELFONT and FREDERICK GRANVILLE Joan Bennett, Fred Clark, Bernard Delfont, and Frederick Granville sign a document. Typed Document Signed: "Joan Bennett"
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JOAN BENNETT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/01/1962 - HFSID 265708JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a carbon document agreeing to perform in a series of etiquette segments to which rights have been acquired from the Emily Post Institute. Document Signed: "Joan Bennett", 5p, 8½x11. No place, 1962 December 1. Signed on last page.
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JOAN BENNETT - PRINTED DOCUMENT FRAGMENT SIGNED IN INK 12/03/1953 - HFSID 174643JOAN BENNETT Signature clipped from a contract that Joan Bennett signed in 1953. Printed document fragment signed: "Joan Bennett", 1p, 6¾x1½. This fragment was part of a contract that Joan Bennett signed on December 3, 1953.
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JOAN BENNETT - TYPED DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/23/1951 - HFSID 176340JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs a release form for News Syndicate Co., Inc., New York, New York. Typed Document Signed: "Joan Bennett", ¼p, 8½x11. No place, 1951 April 23. "Release Form" in letter form to News Syndicate Co., Inc., New York, New York. Begins: "Gentlemen".
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ELIZABETH COLT - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 28043ELIZABETH COLT Elizabeth Colt signed this document to order a copy of a limited edition book, Venice Today. Signed with the name of her and her husband Samuel Colt's Hartford, Connecticut home, Armsmear. Document signed "Mrs. Samuel Colt/Armsmear Hartford, Ct.". Lead pencil and black ink notations in unknown hand. 2 pages, 6x8, 1 sheet folded, front and verso.
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ELIZABETH COLT - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/21/1905 - HFSID 28044Elizabeth Colt signed this document to order The Complete Works of Charles Dudley Warner. Signed in 1905, the year of her death, with the name of her and her husband Samuel Colt's Hartford, Connecticut home, Armsmear.
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MARY B. EDDY - ANNOTATED DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/02/1885 - HFSID 348088MARY BAKER EDDY This document from the Massachusetts Metaphysical College features the religious leader's autograph! Document Signed: "Mary B.G. Eddy", 1p, 6x4. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 2, 1885.
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JOAN FONTAINE - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/01/1956 - HFSID 178188JOAN FONTAINE She signs a multi-film contract with RKO (1956). Contract signed: "Joan Fontaine". 2 pages, separate sheets, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1956 June 1. Letter form confirmation of mutual agreement dated March 27, 1956 between RKO Radio Pictures and Fontaine for services in three motion pictures.
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JOAN FONTAINE - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/19/1944 - HFSID 77432JOAN FONTAINE Fontaine signs on this 47-page RKO Radio Pictures contract in 1944 with her stage name and her birth name of "Joan de Havilland Aherne"! Contract Signed: stage name"Joan Fontaine" and birth name "Joan de Havilland Aherne".
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JOAN FONTAINE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/25/1949 - HFSID 961JOAN FONTAINE The Academy Award winning actress signs a release form for the News Syndicate Co. Inc. Document signed: "Joan Fontaine". 1 page, 8½x11. No place, 1949 May 25. To the News Syndicate Co. Inc., New York.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - CONTRACT SIGNED - HFSID 178280KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress bought the rights to the novel Prester John for $10,000 when she signed this contract Carbon copy contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn" as Purchaser in black ink, 8 pages, 8½x12¾, separate sheets, on thin paper. Undated contract with the executors of the estate of John Buchan.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/04/1942 - HFSID 274993KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress signed this document to appear in Without Love, a play that ran for 113 performances on Broadway in 1942 Contract Signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 2p (front and verso), 8½x20. New York City, New York. February 4, 1942.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/03/1935 CO-SIGNED BY: BENJAMIN "BB" KAHANE - HFSID 42865KATHARINE HEPBURN and BENJAMIN “B.B.” KAHANE The two entertainment professionals signed this contract that modified a previous signed agreement Typed Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 1½p, 8½x11. Los Angeles, April 3, 1935. In letter form, signed: "B.B.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/01/1955 - HFSID 274992KATHARINE HEPBURN The actress agrees to a worldwide distribution contract for The Iron Petticoat, which co-starred Bob Hope Carbon Document signed in ink: "Katharine Hepburn", 12p, 8½x13. No place, September 1, 1955. Signed on last page.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/03/1949 - HFSID 309659KATHARINE HEPBURN She signed this contract to appear as Rosalind in this 1950 Theatre Guild production of As You Like It, her only Shakespeare credit on Broadway Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 2 pages (front and verso), 8½x22. New York, N. Y., December 3, 1949.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 01/20/1947 - HFSID 289094Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund to reproduce the actress's signature and likeness for a series of stamps raising money for needy film industry veterans. The form is signed twice, once as an autograph sample and again to grant permission. A remarkable, perfectly verified example!
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/15/1933 CO-SIGNED BY: BENJAMIN "BB" KAHANE - HFSID 293323KATHARINE HEPBURN and BENJAMIN “B.B.” KAHANE The actress signed this movie contract for Morning Glory, a role which earned her an Oscar. Also signed by the RKO President. Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn", 2 pages, 8½x11. Los Angeles, California, 1933 February 15.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/22/1967 - HFSID 345628KATHARINE HEPBURN Double-matted to a size of 20x14, this contractual document is signed by one of the greatest female actresses of all time and is accompanied by a black and white headshot Document Signed: "Katharine Hepburn". One page. 8x9½. February 22, 1967.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/26/1992 - HFSID 252678KATHARINE HEPBURN The 85-year-old four-time Oscar winner (12-time nominee) agreed to star in a made-for-TV movie when she signed this contract Typed Contract signed: "Katharine Hepburn". Two pages. 8½x11. Studio City, California, June 26, 1992.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/16/1948 CO-SIGNED BY: ARMINA MARSHALL - HFSID 167797KATHARINE HEPBURN and ARMINA MARSHALL The two entertainment professionals signed this document to confirm Hepburn's appearance on a 1949 radio adaptation of The Game of Love and Death
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FIRST LADY JACQUELINE B. KENNEDY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/25/1960 - HFSID 202466JACQUELINE KENNEDY The presidential candidate's wife buys a hat at Bonwit Teller. Partly Printed Receipt from Bonwit Teller, Fifth Avenue, New York, signed: "J Kennedy" in pencil, 1p, 4x6½. New York, 1960 March 25.
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