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The poet pens a letter to a fan revealing that she is “still writing” and includes a list of her
books in print. Extremely rare!
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TLS: "Judy Agnew", 1p, 6¼x9.
Annapolis, Maryland, 1968 November 21.
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Jane Alexander writes a letter about what she has learned about
Eleanor Roosevelt to portray her.
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Regrets letter to Kitty Carlisle Hart, acquired from her
estate
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The National Endowment for the Arts chairwoman sends letter of
appreciation to a fan, signs name in black ink
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The Spanish singer signs a letter in 1947 from her London studios. A
rare signature!
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The best-selling author and Black rights activist pens a letter to comedienne
Phyllis Diller about a recent television special.
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Handwritten letter from the celebrated author to comedienne Phyllis Diller,
reminiscing old times of their youth.
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Signed typed letter from the celebrated poet to comedienne and long-time
friend Phyllis Diller, thanking Diller for bringing, "so much laughter to our
nation and the world."
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[JOAN WALSH ANGLUND]
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ALS: "Bob & Joan" by Bob Anglund
on verso of postcard. B/w, 7x5.
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Autograph Letter signed: "Joan", 3p,
3¼x6 (integral leaf). No place, 1999 April 25.
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Autograph Letter signed: "Joan", 2p,
5¾x7¾. Weston, Connecticut, 1981 January 29.
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DESIRABLE ORIGINAL DRAWING BY THE ILLUSTRATOR AND AUTHOR ON A LETTER TO
COMEDIENNE PHYLLIS DILLER
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DESIRABLE ORIGINAL DRAWING BY THE ILLUSTRATOR AND AUTHOR ON A LETTER TO
COMEDIENNE PHYLLIS DILLER
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Autograph Letter, signed in unknown
hand [illegible], 2p, 3¾x6, front and verso.
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Letter to Chicago real estate develop Samuel E. Gross, praising his
wife's appearance at a Washington, D.C. event held in honor of Anthony's
eightieth birthday. She has added a handwritten postscript, remembering to thank
him for a gift.
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Make-up pioneer Elizabeth Arden signed this typed letter in 1960,
thanking the recipient for "the enchanting little roses".
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TLS: "Elizabeth Arden", 1p, 7¼x10½. New
York, 1962 June 8. On company letterhead to Mr. Peter B. Shikes.
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TLS signed as Elizabeth Arden Graham, affixed to a page with a news
photo of her
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The First Lady of Cuba writes a kind letter to her cousin informing
her about all the congratulations received by the president for the Cuban people
and the installation of a rural guard at the presidency residence.
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The widow of the famed Armenian writer pens a letter to Louis Sobol, expressing her
gratitude for Sobol's column in tribute to her husband
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Anne Armstrong sends an autograph letter of thanks for the
meeting.
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The influential Republican signs a typed letter about moving to London as US
Ambassador.
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Price: $100.00
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Anne Armstrong sends a typed letter if thanks for all the help for
her visit to Cincinnati.
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Price: $100.00
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The daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith signed this handwritten letter in
ink
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Fred Astaire's youngest child penned this letter and her signature regarding some
personal business in Dublin
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The youngest child of Fred Astaire writes to a family friend regarding happy memories in
this letter
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The first female Member of Parliament sends letter to fan, noting her
"sad-looking" friend in the accompanying photograph, and signing her name in
black ink
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The first woman to ever serve in the British House of Commons sends
"very informal note" to friend asking her to accompany her to a luncheon, signs
name in black ink
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TLS: "Olave Baden-Powell" as Chief
Guide, 1½p, 8x10, front and verso.
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TLS: "Olave Baden-Powell", 1p, 5x8.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, 1971 October 29.
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The author signs a letter to a fan, speaking of several topics,
including Robert Frost and another unidentified author, saying "both are fine
poets if elitist"
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Price: $360.00
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Handwritten letter by the author responding to a request for a signed
copy of her book The Juniper Tree.
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Price: $220.00
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She sends thanks for a lovely poem, but wishes she could believe
it.
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Price: $220.00
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The author signs a letter to a fan, regarding a rare signed book
plate
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Price: $280.00
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The author signs a letter to a fan about a requested signature,
saying she can instead send signed book plates
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Price: $280.00
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Writing from her sickbed, author Baldwin tells a collector to write
again for her photo because "it's now downstairs and I'm not!"
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Price: $220.00
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ALS written from Orleans, on Cape Cod, at a cottage she described in
one of her books
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Price: $220.00
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Brief postcard letter to friends after a visit to Cape Cod
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Writing on her personalized postcard at the holiday season, the
author explains, "Sent no cards. Haven't been well."
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Price: $200.00
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Letter to friends on how eye surgery delayed her writing schedule. "I
finished a novel Jan. 70 and by June couldn't read. ..."
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Price: $320.00
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The author signs a letter to a fan discussing printing of books, and
her voting for President Lyndob B. Johnson
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She details her travel plans on a personalized postcard.
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Price: $220.00
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She signs a short typed letter agreeing to send a fan her
autograph
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Price: $220.00
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TLS with many typos and her ink corrections, explaining to radio/TV
host and collector George Sanders why she cannot send him a photograph
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Long letter describing her new home, her everyday life, and her
forthcoming books
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The Secretary of the Navy wrote this letter discussing changes in the English language in
1858. Accompanied by a handwritten dinner invitation from his second wife to the wife
of Senator George F. Edmunds.
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ALS: "Ethel Barrymore.", 3p, 4x5¾, front
and verso. 6 Charles St. (London), no date.
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Price: $1,600.00
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ABOUT THE PRINTING OF A RED CROSS BOOK
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Price: $4,150.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of thanks for the
picture.
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Price: $6,250.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about some official papers she
has.
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Price: $4,800.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter on behalf of the Red Cross
asking to meet Major E. A. Burke.
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Price: $3,950.00
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Clara Barton writes sending a check that is much needed and to say
that she is not able to see any more for long periods of time.
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Price: $3,650.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of regret that she will not be
able to meet some people.
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Price: $2,050.00
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TWO AUTOGRAPH LETTERS WRITTEN TO HER SISTER HARRIETTE TWO DAYS APART
FROM NEW YORK CITY, ONE ON EACH SIDE
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87-YEAR-OLD CLARA BARTON REQUESTS "AN ITEMIZED ACCOUNT OF ALL THE
INDEBTEDNESS" OF THE NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION
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Price: $4,450.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about her desire to get her
notes into shape for publication.
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about how busy she is.
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Price: $5,250.00
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CLARA BARTON FORWARDS A $275 CHECK FROM HER NEPHEW TO HER NATIONAL
FIRST AID ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA; SHE'D LIKE $75 OF IT "FOR MY PRESENT
USE"
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about the sickness going
around.
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Price: $3,950.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter from her home in
retirement.
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Price: $3,600.00
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AFTER BEING FORCED TO RESIGN AS PRESIDENT OF THE RED CROSS, 82-YEAR-OLD CLARA
BARTON FORMED THE NATIONAL FIRST AID ASSOCIATION AND WRITES, FOUR MONTHS LATER:
"I TOLD HER OF THE FIRST AID, AND MY CONNECTION WITH IT, AND INTIMATED THAT
HER AUXILIARY WOULD BEAR THE SAME RELATION TO ME IN THE FIRST AID THAT IT DID IN
THE RED CROSS WITH THE ADVANTAGE OF WORK ALWAYS AT HAND...."
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ABOUT HER WORK: "I CANNOT TELL YOU...THE GREAT GLADNESS THERE IS IN
MY BREAST...BECAUSE IT MEANS SOMETHING GOOD FOR THE WORLD...THAT THERE BE MORE OF
COMFORT AND LESS OF PAIN AND MISERY FOR HAVING WALKED THE TRACKS ALONG WITH
THEM...."
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about travel to raise funding
for the National First Aid Association of America.
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Price: $4,150.00
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"I BEGIN TO FEEL THAT THEY DO NOT FEEL LIKE TAKING UP FIRST AID AT
PRESENT, HOWEVER THEY MAY APPRECIATE IT"
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"I DO NOT AT ALL THINK IT WAS - OR IS LACK OF INTERST OR OF
APPRECIATION NOR ARE THEY LOST TO THE FUTURE OF FIRST AID"
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Price: $4,450.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of thanks that a friend came
to visit.
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Price: $3,600.00
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Clara Barton sends an important autograph letter.
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of acknowledgment that the
photos and negative have arrived.
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Price: $3,600.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter about her photographs and
thanks for the letter.
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Price: $3,600.00
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CLARA BARTON.
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of thanks for the
entertainment.
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Price: $3,600.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter to a friend discussing the
news.
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Price: $3,950.00
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Clara Barton sends an autograph letter of thanks for the
help.
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Price: $3,950.00
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Album page containing two items signed by Barton: a 4x6 photo and a 4x7
autograph letter circa 1895. On verso is a typed letter signed by general and
politician Benjamin F. Butler in 1890.
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Price: $5,500.00
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Clara Barton sends a printed letter that was sent to the hundreds of
people who sent messages during her illness.
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Price: $3,800.00
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Clara Barton sends a typed letter sending her check for
$75.00.
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Price: $4,150.00
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Clara Barton sends a typed letter about the Red Cross work in
Galveston, the refusal of the Kansas Governor to permit her to help after a
flood and opposition from "our deluded President", Theodore
Roosevelt.
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Price: $4,850.00
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Clara Barton sends a typed letter about it being a while since she
wrote.
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Price: $4,550.00
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THE 78-YEAR-OLD FOUNDER AND FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS, WHO HAS JUST RETURNED FROM RELIEF EFFORTS IN GALVESTON, TEXAS, WILL NOT
ATTEND RED CROSS MEETINGS IN WHICH HER LEADERSHIP ABILITIES MAY BE QUESTIONED IN
ORDER TO GIVE HER FRIENDS "AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FREELY"
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The Shetucket Grange founder and wife of a Connecticut farmer signs
this letter in which she describes her new marriage and a flirtation with a man
named Wellington, dated 1855
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The poet pens her signature on the concluding paragraph of an autograph letter
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The author of "America the Beautiful" pens a personal letter to a friend, dated in 1927
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Price: $2,600.00
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She signs an extraordinary 4-page typed letter to a former student, Viola
White, praising White's recently published volume of poems. Framed in the
Gallery of History style to 36x24.
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Price: $6,800.00
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The author of "America the Beautiful" seeks a chairman for the
costuming committee for Wellesley College's semi-centennial
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Price: $1,600.00
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Signed letter from the news anchor and editor thanking the recipient
for their kind note and for being a loyal viewer
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Price: $120.00
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Beverly Bayne sends a letter of thanks to a fan to be included in his
collection.
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Price: $220.00
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Joan Bennett sends a typed letter saying that the facts in a clipping
were correct.
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Price: $200.00
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Patty Berg types a letter to a fan including a photograph that was
requested.
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Price: $220.00
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THE GREAT AMERICAN FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER SENDS THANKS FOR A CARD IN 1946, THE
YEAR SHE WON GRAND SLAM SINGLES TITLES AT THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP AND AT WIMBLEDOM
(WITHOUT LOSING A SET) AND WAS RUNNER-UP AT THE FRENCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
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The wife of Maine Republican James Blaine writes to the widow of
President James Garfield. Blaine was Garfield's Secretary of State, and was
walking with him when he was shot.
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Price: $360.00
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Academy Award-nominated actress Betsy Blair wrote this letter in 1984
with a promise to contribute material to the recipient's museum. Accompanied by
original mailing envelope.
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Lindy Boggs signed this letter, typed on her personalized stationery
to a Texas school principal, in 1975. She was serving her third of 18 years as
U. S. Representative from Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District when she signed
this letter.
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Price: $120.00
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Lindy Boggs signed this letter, typed on her personalized stationery
to a Texas teacher, in 1973. She was serving her first of 18 years as U. S.
Representative from Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District that year.
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Price: $120.00
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Lindy Boggs signed this letter, typed on her personalized stationery
to a Texas teacher, in 1973. She was serving her first of 18 years as U. S.
Representative from Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District that year.
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Price: $120.00
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