WOODY GUTHRIEFolk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie wrote this manuscript for a proposed series of albums with Asch Record Company, only one of which, Struggle: Documentary #1, was ever released. This rare document, signed with Guthrie's rank in the U. S. Army and his service number, chronicles a confrontation with a racist soldier and gives insight into this reluctant soldier's time in the Armed Forces during World War II! Autograph manuscript signed "Pvt. Woody W. Guthrie, #42234634." 2 pages, 7x10½, 1 sheet, front and verso, two columns. Written at "Scott Field", Aug. 12, 1945. Titled: "American Document/art number one". In part: "I met a soldier out on a rifle range down in Texas that was telling a gang of men, 'There's good and bad in every church and every race. They just got to be put in their place and made to stay in it. I say give every color his part of town and make him stay in it. My home town had a fight or a killing just about every few days. I'm as good a trade union man as the next one, but I just can't go in Folk Music | Letters
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ISABELITA ALONSO - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/03/1947 - HFSID 80325ISABELITA ALONSO The Spanish singer signs a letter in 1947 from her London studios. A rare signature! Typed letter signed: "Isabelita Alonso", in black ink, 1 page, 8x5. London, England, January 3, 1947. To "Dear Mr.Sale Price $180.00
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JOAN BAEZ - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 24661JOAN BAEZ Joan Baez writes answers a letter from a fan. Autograph Letter signed: "Joan/Baez", 1p, 7x10½. No place, no date. In full: "Thank you for your letter. I'm autographing that icky old picture of me on Time for you.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/19/1968 - HFSID 182469IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", ¼p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1968 January 19. On his imprinted stationery to George W. Cohen, Beverly Hills, California. In full: "This is to acknowledge your letter of January 15th with enclosed check which was sent on to Rindler.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/15/1963 - HFSID 156833IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, but likely New York, 1963 February 15. On stationery imprinted with his name to Harry Ruby, Pacific Palisades, California. In full: "I was glad to get your letter.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/06/1970 - HFSID 217294IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10¼. New York City, 1943 September 30. On his imprinted stationery to Mr. Joseph S. Buhler, The Lambs Servicemen's Morale Corps, N.Y.C.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/11/1945 - HFSID 132011DURING WORLD WAR 11, IRVING BERLIN PREPARES THIS IS THE ARMY FOR THE PHILIPPINES. IRVING BERLIN. Comprises:(1) TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10½. New York, 1945 April 11. To S/S Bob Sidney, This is the Army Detachment, APO 5324 - Postmaster, San Francisco, California.Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1934 - HFSID 157796IRVING BERLIN Sending thanks for appreciation of his radio broadcast. TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x11. No place, 1934 May 15. On his personal stationery to John Scotto, c/o French Line, New York City. In full: "Many thanks for your nice wire.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/15/1958 - HFSID 279515IRVING BERLIN He signs a typed 1958 letter, acknowledging a birthday greeting from an old friend. Typed Letter signed: "Irving", 1 page, 7¼x10½. No place, 1958 May 15. On personal letterhead to John Rumsey, New York, N.Y. In full: "Again you have not forgotten to remember my birthday.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/19/1969 - HFSID 178813IRVING BERLIN Irving types a letter thanking Mr. Woodward for remembering his birthday. Typed Letter Signed: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x6½. No place, but likely New York, 1969 May 19. On stationery imprinted with his name to Mr. Woodward.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/26/1970 - HFSID 202401IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, but likely New York, 1970 May 26. On stationery imprinted with his name to Mr. Ben Litter, Astoria, New York. In full: "Many thanks for again remembering my birthday.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1968 - HFSID 227154IRVING BERLIN Composer Irving Berlin signed this typed letter on his personalized stationery in 1968, thanking the recipient for a birthday card and briefly mentioning his school days. Typed letter signed "Irv" in blue ink. 1 page, 6¾x10 (visible), on Berlin's personalized stationery.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/28/1948 - HFSID 177412IRVING BERLIN Irving types a letter thanking Sam Woolf for a piece that he was sent and to let Sam know that the letter were received. Typed Letter Signed: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, but likely New York, 1948 May 28.Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/01/1973 - HFSID 156626IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. [New York], 1973 June 1. To Sol C. Siegel, Beverly Hills, California. In full: "Many thanks for again remembering my birthday. It was thoughtful and I appreciate it.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/22/1949 - HFSID 254188IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10½ . New York, 1949 July 22. On stationery imprinted with his name to Mrs. Henry B. Harris, New York City. Begins: "Dear Renee".Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/11/1938 - HFSID 100588IRVING BERLIN While promoting his new movie, Alexander's Ragtime Band, Berlin writes to fellow composer Harry Ruby, encouraging him on his new book. TLS: "Irv", 1p, 7¼x11. No place, 1938 August 11. On his personal letterhead to Harry Ruby, Hollywood, Calif.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 09/07/1948 - HFSID 217IRVING BERLIN The composer writes to a friend in Paris concerning a French decoration being given to Oscar Hammerstein. Typed Letter signed: "Irving", 1 page, 7¼x10½. No place, 1948 September 7. On his personal letterhead, written to Albert Willemetz, Paris, France.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/12/1951 - HFSID 84743IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", 1p, 7¼x10½. New York, 1951 October 12. On stationery imprinted with his name to Mr. Andy Rice, New York, N.Y. In full: "I'm just rushing off to make a plane for California so this is a quick note acknowledging your very nice letter.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/25/1955 - HFSID 250665IRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving Berlin", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1955 November 25. To Jerry Juroe, Paramount Pictures, 5451 Marathon Street, Hollywood. In full: "I have your letter of the 22nd and this is to okay the clip from 'White Christmas' for the Colgate Variety Hour on December 25th.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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IRVING BERLIN - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/29/1972 - HFSID 132012Special PriceIRVING BERLIN. TLS: "Irving", 1p, 7½x10. No place, 1972 December 29.The songwriter whose works include "God Bless America", "White Christmas" and Annie Get Your Gun, writes to songwriter Harry Ruby ("Three Little Words", "Who's Sorry Now?"). In full: "Thanks for your letter of the 17th.Sale Price $1,350.00
$1,800.00
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OSCAR BRAND - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/19/1977 - HFSID 207200OSCAR BRAND The Canadian artist writes a letter as curator of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Typed Letter signed: "Oscar Brand", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, New York, 1977 July 19. On letterhead of The National Academy Of Popular Music, Songwriters Hall of Fame addressed to Jane Mendoza, Forest Hills, New York.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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JUDY COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 299039JUDY COLLINS Handwritten letter to a fan, in ink matching her personal letterhead Autograph Letter signed: "Judy Collins", 1 page, 6½x8½. No place, no date. On personal letterhead to "Dear Don", in full: "Here are the photos you requested. [Items not included.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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DENNIS DAY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1941 - HFSID 169364DENNIS DAY He responds to a fan who complimented his Bishop's Relief Fund Broadcast Typed letter signed: "Dennis Day", 1p, 7¼x10½. Hollywood, California, 1941 April 14. On letterhead imprinted "Dennis Day/NBC Studios" to Margaret Irene Moore, St. Louis, Missouri.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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JOHN DENVER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/20/1984 - HFSID 214721JOHN DENVER He signs a typed letter on his personal stationery, wishing a couple a happy marriage. TLS: "John", 1 page, 8½x11. Aspen, Colo., 1984 January 10. On his personal pictorial letterhead to Marcia and Raymond. In full: "Sorry that this didn't arrive for this big day.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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SHELLEY FABARES - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 291211SHELLEY FABARES The actress sends a letter to a fan, in regards to personalizing photographs for a friend Autograph Letter Signed: "Shelley Fabares". 1p, 3¼x7¼. No Place, No Date. On personal letter head written to Bill.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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WOODY GUTHRIE - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 283633WOODY GUTHRIEThe songwriter and folk singer penned this undated letter and his signature about a possible job at the California radio station KGIL Autograph Letter Signed: "Woody Guthrie". Pencil notations near top left, left edge and bottom right corner, all in unknown hand.Sale Price $3,612.50
$4,250.00
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JERRY INMAN - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/06/1969 - HFSID 207160JERRY INMANThe folk and country musician pens his name on this album leaf in grey ink Autograph Letter signed: “Jerry/ Inman/ Columbia Records”. November 6, 1969. To “Mr. George Sanders”. In full: “Good Luck/ +/ Very Best Wishes/ Always/ Many Many Thanks for/ Everything”.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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GISELE MacKENZIE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/08/1958 - HFSID 303144GISELE MacKENZIE Letter to a fan on her personal stationery, signed simply "Gisele", written during the one-season run of her own TV variety show Typed Letter signed: "Gisele", 6x9. No place, 1958 January 8.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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JOHN J. NILES - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/10/1978 - HFSID 201519JOHN JACOB NILES John Jacob Niles sends a typed letter of birthday greetings. Typed Letter Signed: "John Jacob Niles" with six bars of music and words in his hand, 1p, 8½x11. Lexington, Kentucky, 1978 August 10. To Carl Davis, Long Island City, New York.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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HARRY RUBY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/04/1960 - HFSID 100614HARRY RUBY After his partner, lyricist Bert Kalmar died, he wrote the words and the music. TLS: "Harry", 1p, 6½x5½. Beverly Hills, 1960 August 4. To Henry. In full: "Your letter of July 29th redevied (sic, received).Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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PETE SEEGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 297415PETE SEEGER Short letter by the folk singer, agreeing to an appearance "later this winter" Autograph Letter signed: "Pete Seeger", 1 page, 5x7. New York, N.Y., undated. On personal letterhead to "Dear Michael Watson", in full: "Some Wednesday later this winter I'd be glad to come. How about February? Hastily".Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
