Anna Sosenko Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ANNA SOSENKO
Born: June 13, 1909 in New York City, New York
Died: June 09, 2000 in New York City, New York
Biography
ANNA SOSENKO (1909-2000) was a business manager and producer in an industry dominated by men. She is best known as the manager of cabaret star, Hildegarde, for whom Sosenko wrote the song, "Darling, Je Vouis Aime Beaucoup". Sosenko also created The Raleigh Room radio show for Hildegard as well as producing The Campbell Room. During her last 25 years, Sosenko conceived and produced star-studded musical tributes that honored the greats of the theater.
1967-Hogan's-Heroes (Sound), 1963-A-Boy-Ten-Feet-Tall (Sound), 1999-Liberty-Heights (Sound), 1965-Love-and-Kisses (Sound), 1958-Perry-Como's-Kraft-Music-Hall (Sound), 1955-Love-and-Kisses (Sound), 2000-Biography (in person)
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ANNA SOSENKO - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 315146The business manager writes about sending captioned photographs to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World Autograph letter signed: "Anna Sosenko", in blue ink, 6¼x6. In full: "Dear Mr. Willis: - I am getting some captioned photos of the Sugar Tribute.…"Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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ANNA SOSENKO - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/13/1947 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82902Desmond and Sosenko signed this contract in 1947 in order to have Desmond appear on an episode of Sosenko's The Campbell Room Contract signed "Anna Sosenko" for Sosenko Productions, Inc. and "Florence Desmond" . Also signed by a representative of the William Morris Agency.
Price: $420.00
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ANNA SOSENKO - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/27/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82917Templeton and Sosenko signed this contract in 1947 so that Templeton could appear on an episode of The Penguin Room, produced by Sosenko. Templeton was supposed to play Stella Unger's Springtime in Vienna during the show in return for $1,000.
Price: $320.00
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ALEXANDER DE SEVERSKY - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/11/1944 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83356Aviator and aeronautical engineer who invented the bombsight. Partly Printed DS: "Alexander P. deSeversky" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1944 July 11. To appear on July 11, 1944 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM for $250 at NBC studios in New York.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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ARLENE FRANCIS - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/16/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76058Document signed in regards to Francis's performance on The Raleigh Room Document Signed: "Arlene Francis" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, N.Y., 1946 January 16.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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BUDDY LESTER - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/09/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83338Comedian Buddy Lester signed this contract with Anna Sosenko, producer of The Raleigh Room radio program, to appear on a 1946 broadcast of the show for $550. Contract signed: "Anna Sosenko" and "Buddy Lester". Also signed by a representative of the William Morris Agency, Inc.
Price: $360.00
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BURGESS MEREDITH - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/19/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82907Actor Burgess Meredith and radio and theatre producer Anna Sosenko signed this contract in 1945 to have Meredith appear on the radio show The Raleigh Room, produced by Sosenko. Contract signed "Anna Sosenko" in blue ink and "Burgess Meredith" in black ink.
Price: $340.00
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CARMEL MEYERS - CONTRACT SIGNED 12/28/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82903Silent film star Meyers agrees to appear on Sosenko's radio show "The Raleigh Room" in 1945 contract Contract signed: "Carmel Meyers" and "Anna Sosenko" in black ink. 1 page, 8½x13.
Price: $400.00
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ELLIOTT ROOSEVELT - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/15/1947 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76062Typed DS: "Fay Emerson/Roosevelt", "Elliott Roosevelt" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York City, 1947 February 15. Contract in letter form to Sosenko Productions, Inc., New York City regarding an appearance by Mr. & Mrs.
Price: $440.00
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ELSA MAXWELL - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/17/1944 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83353Gossip columnist and professional party-giver. Partly Printed DS: "Elsa Maxwell" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1944 November 17. To appear on December 5, 1944 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM for $450 at NBC studios in New York. Also signed by Maxwell's agent.
Price: $380.00
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FRANK McHUGH - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/27/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82906Film, television and stage actor McHugh agrees to appear on Sosenko's radio show "The Raleigh Room" in 1945 contract Contract signed: "Frank McHugh" and "Anna Sosenko" in black ink. 1 page, 8½x13.
Price: $340.00
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GEORGE JESSEL - CONTRACT SIGNED 09/25/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82919"Toastmaster General". Partly Printed DS: "George Jessel" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1945 January 10. To appear on January 9, 1945 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM for $500 at NBC studios in New York. Also signed by Jessel's agent.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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HENNY YOUNGMAN - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/14/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76052A contract signed by the comedian to appear as a guest on a radio show, with manager Anna Sosenko signing beneath Contract signed: "Henny Youngman" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, N.Y., 1945 November 13.
Price: $440.00
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JOSHUA LOGAN - SHOW BILL SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 321864The Broadway actor and writer signs on a Playbill for his own tribute, with Sosensko signing inside the bill Show bill signed: "Joshua Logan", "Anna Sosensko", 6 pages, 5¾x9. A Playbill for A Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan at the Imperial Theatre in New York.
Price: $320.00
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LOU HOLTZ - CONTRACT SIGNED 04/03/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76044Actor Lou Holtz and radio/ theatre producer Anna Sosenko signed this contract in 1945 to have Holtz appear on the radio show The Raleigh Room, produced by Sosenko. Contract signed: "Anna Sosenko" and "Lou Holtz". 1p. 8½x13, between Sosenko Production, Inc.
Price: $460.00
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MAXIE "SLAPSIE MAXIE" ROSENBLOOM - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/01/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83355Partly Printed DS: "Maxie Rosenbloom" and "Anna Sosenko", 2p, 8½x13. (New York), 1945 February 1. Contract to appear on February 6, 1945 from 9:30 PM to 10 PM Chicago time for $1000 at NBC studios in Chicago.
Price: $460.00
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MILTON BERLE - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/28/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76054Mr. Television signs a 1946 contract for a radio show. Partly Printed Contract signed: "Milton Berle", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, 1946 March 28. Countersigned: "Anna Sosenko" as producer.
Price: $360.00
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MILTON BERLE - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/28/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82911The future "Mr. Television" signs a 1946 contract with theatrical manager Anna Sosenko to appear on Hildegarde's radio show. Partly Printed DS: "Milton Berle" and "Anna Sosenko", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, 1946 March 28.
Price: $380.00
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MILTON CROSS - CONTRACT SIGNED 10/01/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83349Radio voice for 54 years! Partly Printed Contract signed: "Milton J. Cross", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1945 September 1. Countersigned: "Anna Sosenko" as producer.
Price: $480.00
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MORTON DOWNEY SR. - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/13/1944 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83346"The Irish Nightingale". Partly Printed DS: "Morton Downey" and "Anna Sosenko/Pres", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1944 June 13. To appear on June 27, 1944 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM for $750 at NBC studios in New York.
Price: $460.00
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PAUL W. GALLICO - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/11/1946 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83340Paul W. Gallico signs a 1946 contract with theatrical manager Anna Sosenko to appear on Hildegarde's radio show. Partly Printed Document Signed: "Paul W. Gallico" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x11. New York, 1946 January 11. This is Paul W.
Price: $360.00
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SIGMUND SPAETH - CONTRACT SIGNED 02/10/1947 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 83347The "Song Sleuth" contracts to make a radio appearance for Campbell Soup Contract signed: "Sigmund Spaeth", "Anna Sosenko", 1 page, 8½x13, with stapled rider initialed by Spaeth, "S.S.". New York City, 1947 February 10.
Price: $320.00
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VICTOR MOORE - CONTRACT SIGNED 03/23/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76041Endearing comedian of vaudeville, stage and screen. Partly Printed DS: "Victor Moore" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1945 March 23. To appear on March 27, 1945 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM New York time for $2000 "plus fare from N.Y.…"
Price: $420.00
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WILLIE HOWARD - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/13/1944 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76048Anna Sosenko and comedian Willie Howard signed this contract in 1944 to have Howard appear on Sosenko's radio show The Raleigh Room. Howard was paid $600 for this appearance. Contract signed "Willie Howard" and "Anna Sosenko/Pre." for Sosenko Productions.
Price: $460.00
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WOODY HERMAN - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/10/1945 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 82909Jazz clarinetist and bandleader. Partly Printed DS: "Woody Herman" and "Anna Sosenko", 1p, 8½x13. New York, 1945 January 10. To appear on January 9, 1945 from 10:30 PM to 11 PM for $500 at NBC studios in New York. Also signed by Herman's agent.
Price: $650.00
