Autographs from people credited in 1985 The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24717Autograph note signed by Harry Belafonte reads, "To Kayo/Best wishes/Harry Belafonte", on a card. A magazine photograph is affixed to the left side. Belafonte is a Tony Award-winning actor and musician known for his contributions to film and music.Price: $120.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 281423Small piece of paper signed by Harry Belafonte, including the inscription "To Edwin/My best wishes/Harry Belafonte" in blue ink. Belafonte is a Tony and Grammy-winning artist known for his contributions to music and television.Price: $120.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 317227Autograph note signed by Harry Belafonte, reading "To Fuzzie/Harry Belafonte". Belafonte, known for his contributions to music and television, became a cultural icon and won several awards throughout his career, including Tony and Emmy Awards.Price: $120.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 88823Album leaf signed by Harry Belafonte and Hope Lange in blue ink, with inscriptions reading "To Louie -/Thanks/Harry Belafonte" and "To Louie/from/Hope Lange". Includes two black-and-white newspaper photos of the artists affixed to the leaf.Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 201296Photograph of Harry Belafonte shows him wearing white pants and no shirt while holding onto a railing. Signed with "Best Wishes/Harry Belafonte". Belafonte is known for his contributions to music, theater, and television.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 301256Photograph of Harry Belafonte, showing him in a tuxedo and bowtie, signed with "Harry Belafonte". Belafonte, influential in music and television, won numerous awards including a Tony Award and Emmy Awards, and was known for his activism.Price: $220.00
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HARRY BELAFONTE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/11/1957 - HFSID 948Document signed by Harry Belafonte, authorizing the Chicago Tribune-New York News Syndicate to use his name or picture for editorial or promotional purposes, dated December 11, 1957. Hand-signed as "Harry Belafonte", it reflects his significant contributions to entertainment.Price: $220.00
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MARK BRELAND - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 320520Photograph signed by Mark Breland and co-signed by Lou Duva in black ink, capturing both after a victory. Breland is a former world champion boxer, and Duva was a renowned trainer, noted for managing 19 world champions.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED CHECK 01/19/1956 - HFSID 272032Check signed by Gwendolyn Brooks, filled out as "Gwendolyn Blakely," dated January 19, 1956. Payable to Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for $13.42, drawn on her account at Chatham Bank of Chicago. Stamped endorsement on verso.Price: $180.00
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 189947Photograph signed by Gwendolyn Brooks, Paul Fussell, Billy Edel, and one unidentified signer, capturing a literary gathering reception. Signatures include "Gwen/Brooks", "Paul Fussell", and "Billy Edel". Additional context on the contributors is provided.Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 181287First Day Cover signed by Gwendolyn Brooks and Richard Howard, honoring the 150th Anniversary of Henry David Thoreau's birth. Postmarked Concord, MA, July 12, 1967, with a 5-cent Thoreau stamp affixed.Price: $160.00
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS - INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED 11/07/1987 - HFSID 288505Soft cover edition of Riot by Gwendolyn Brooks, inscribed on the title page: "For Jon Allan/Sincerely/Gwendolyn Brooks/November 7, 1987". Published in 1969 by Broadside Press, this collection explores themes related to the African-American struggle for freedom.Price: $240.00
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GWENDOLYN BROOKS - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 50387Symposium program signed by Gwendolyn Brooks with the inscription, “Sincerely,/Gwendolyn/Brooks,” on the front cover. Titled “Symposium: Five Roads to Reality/Significance of the Word,” it was presented at Nassau Community College on March 12, 1974.Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 28535Diahann Carroll signed a yellow piece of paper in blue ink, featuring the signature "Diahann/Carroll". The item includes an illegible second signature on the verso and highlights her achievements as a trailblazer in television and entertainment.Price: $80.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24860Note signed by Diahann Carroll expresses gratitude to George Sanders with the inscription, "To George/Thank you/Diahann/Carroll". An unsigned newspaper photograph of Cloris Leachman is on the back. Carroll is notable for her groundbreaking roles in television and film.Price: $120.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 78963Photograph of Diahann Carroll, signed and inscribed with "To/Joseph/Best Wishes/Diahann Carroll". Known as the first Black woman to star in her own TV sitcom, Carroll has had a distinguished career in entertainment, winning multiple awards.Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 04/10/1962 - HFSID 24861Photograph of Diahann Carroll, inscribed and signed: "To/Class 8 - 37/of JHS 73/Diahann Carroll/April 10, 1962". Carroll was the first Black woman to star in her own TV sitcom, Julia, and achieved significant milestones in her career.Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 180225Publicity photograph of Diahann Carroll sitting in a chair, inscribed and signed: "For Eileen/Health & Happiness/Diahann/Carroll." Carroll, notable for her groundbreaking role in Julia, has had a significant impact on entertainment and fashion.Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223807Publicity photograph of Diahann Carroll signed with "Thank you,/Diahann/Carroll". Notable for being the first Black woman to star in her own TV sitcom, she has received numerous awards throughout her career, including a Tony Award and an Emmy.Price: $280.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/04/1965 - HFSID 83335Contract signed by Diahann Carroll for a TV engagement on On Broadway Tonight, dated January 4, 1965. Signing includes her Social Security number. Carroll is hired as a guest performer for $7,500, covering rehearsal time.Price: $360.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 342855Photograph signed by Diahann Carroll features an inscription reading "To Robert/ Thank you/Diahann Carroll." The still is from the 1974 film Claudine. Carroll was the first Black woman to star in her own TV sitcom, Julia.Price: $280.00
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DIAHANN CARROLL - INSCRIBED SHOW BILL COVER SIGNED - HFSID 313808Playbill signed by Diahann Carroll, inscribed as "To Gene/Diahann/Carroll" in blue ink. This cover is from a production of Agnes of God. Carroll was a trailblazer in entertainment, known for her work in Julia and other significant productions.Price: $180.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 143652Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. singing into a microphone, inscribed and signed: "To/Harry/Peace/& Love/Sammy Davis/Jr.". Known as the "World's Greatest Living Performer," he was a member of the "Rat Pack" and acclaimed for his diverse talents.Price: $400.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189835Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. in profile, inscribed and signed: "To/John/My/Best/Sammy Davis/Jr." Celebrated as the "World's Greatest Living Performer," Davis was a member of the "Rat Pack" and starred in Ocean's 11 and Sweet Charity.Price: $400.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 189836Photograph inscribed and signed by Sammy Davis, Jr. reads, "To John/All the Best/Sammy Davis/Jr." Davis, known as the "World's Greatest Living Performer," was a prominent member of the "Rat Pack" and a versatile entertainer.Price: $450.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 256719Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. signed with "Sammy Davis Jr." and inscribed in another hand: "All My/Best to/George". Known as the "World's Greatest Living Performer," Davis was a member of the "Rat Pack" and acclaimed for his diverse talents.Price: $450.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 265171Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. singing into a microphone, inscribed and signed: "Larry,/Sincerest Best Wishes/Sammy Davis Jr.". Recognized as a versatile performer, he was a member of the "Rat Pack" and starred in Ocean's 11 and Sweet Charity.Sale Price $350.00
$425.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 256718Publicity photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. holding a book, signed with "My Best/Sammy Davis Jr.". A versatile performer, he gained fame as a member of the "Rat Pack" and for his roles in Ocean's 11 and Sweet Charity.Price: $500.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 256940Publicity photograph signed by Sammy Davis, Jr. shows him in profile. The signature reads "Sammy Davis Jr.". Davis, known for his versatility as a performer, was a member of the "Rat Pack" and starred in Ocean's 11.Price: $500.00
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SAMMY DAVIS JR. - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 157543Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. in a scene from Rufus Jones for President, signed with "Sammy Davis Jr.". This black and white movie still captures Davis at five years old alongside Ethel Waters, showcasing his early career.Price: $425.00

