GEORGE GERSHWIN This framed letter that features the composer's autograph shows his interest in new phonograph recording technology Typed Letter Signed, "George Gershwin". 8¼x10½. One page. Dated September 14, 1931. On his personal letterhead. Gershwin writes to a representative of R.C.A. which was the parent company of N.B.C. (created in 1926 to broadcast on radio) and Victor Labs (acquired in 1929 which built phonographs.). The conglomerate was able to remain at the forefront of early broadcasting technology for many years due to the unique merging of technologies. Gershwin's association with R.C.A. was a long and fruitful venture. It was R.C.A. that recorded “An American in Paris”, which was used in the 1951 musical film of the same name. Gershwin's letter in full: " My dear Mr. Clark: I received your invitation to dinner at the Savoy-Plaza on September seventeenth. I am tremendously interested in hearing the new development in phonograph recording, which you will probably demonstrate account of a previous engagement which I have for that evening. Perhaps some day you will permit me to come down to the New York offices and listen to the new development. read more...
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PETE ALLMAN Handwritten poem, written to a loved about being apart Autograph Poem unsigned, 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. Written "To Jane my sweet lady June 23 81", in full: "Sitting watching crowds of people Flowin by on sunny days While you're All Allone. read more...
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PETE ALLMAN Handwritten poem by the Las Vegas jazz headliner Autograph Poem unsigned, 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. In full: "O Tell me Tell me All you secrets And how destiny will take it's course. O Touch me Touch me. And laugh at the good times That we may have. read more...
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PETE ALLMAN The Las Vegas headliner signs a heartfelt poem on the back of a Keno card. Inscribed Autograph Poem signed: "Peter", 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. Written to "Jane-", in full: "As the sun is warm The breeze is soft And your smile is a sparkle. read more...
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PETE ALLMAN Handwritten poem by the Las Vegas headliner turned film producer Inscribed Autograph Poem signed: "Peter", 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. read more...
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GEORGE COOPER The popular American poet writes out his poem Baby Land and signs his name, from 1912 Autograph poem signed: "George Cooper" in black ink. 1 page, 8½x13. Dated April 5th, 1912. Poem titled Baby Land. Five stanzas. read more...
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J. FRED COOTS The highly acclaimed songwriter signs this handwritten poem that he wrote about an admirer named Jane Autograph poem signed: "J. Fred Coots" in black ink. 8½x11. Poem entitled Poem, in full: read more...
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He signs the complete transcription of his 1930 epic comedic poem, P&O, which details his voyage from Shanghai to Tilbury on a British P&O Lines cruise ship read more...
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PHYLLIS DILLER She signs a printed poem that she composed. Poem signed: "Phyllis Diller". Color, 8½x11 Christmas greeting. "Noel" imprinted at upper edge, colored images at upper and lower margins and around printed poem. Titled: "My Prayer read more...
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ROD McKUEN He signs this poem printed inside a card to Phyllis Diller Poem Signed: "Rod", card, opened to 10¼x7¼. No place, no date. To comedian Phyllis Diller. On inside right half is a printed verse from his 1985 poem "Valentines. read more...
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EDDIE PEABODY and PEGGY BERNIER The two musicians and vaudeville stars write short poems for two fans, sign names in black ink Inscribed poem signed: "Eddie Peabody" and (on verso) "Peggy (Bernier)" in black ink. 1 page front and verso, 6x4. read more...
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CHARLES HANSON TOWNE His one stanza religious poem "Silence", on his personal stationery Poem signed: "Charles Hanson Towne". 1 page, 8½x11¼. His poem, "Silence," typed on his personal stationery. Typed inscription: "For R. L. Stephens". read more...
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JOSEPH B. YOUNG Famous lyricist writes a poem to himself providing words of encouragement for love and life. Autograph poem signed: "Joe B. Young-". 1 page, 6¾x4. March 15, 1912. In full: read more...
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JOSEPH B. YOUNG Famous lyricist writes a poem stating that all this sad world needs is kindness Autograph poem signed: "J.B. Young" in black ink. 1 page, 6¾x4 August 25, 1913. In full: "So many gods So many creeds So many ways that wind and wind. read more...
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JOSEPH B. YOUNG Famous lyricist writes this poem about having many friends, and being a loving son Poem signed twice: "J.B. Young-". 1 page, 6¾x4. February 8, 1912. In read more...
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