Archibald Macleish Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ARCHIBALD MacLEISH
Born: May 07, 1892 in Glencoe, Illinois
Died: April 20, 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts
In the 1930s, ARCHIBALD MacLEISH (1892-1982) began writing verse concerned with social issues: Conquistador (1933 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry), Frescoes for Mr. Rockefeller's City (1933), Public Speech (1936) and America Was Promises (1939). Librarian of Congress (1939-1944) and FDR's Assistant Secretary of State (1944-1945), MacLeish was Chairman of the U.S. delegation to the London Conference that drew up the UNESCO charter (1945). He was later awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry (Collected Poems 1917-1952) and the 1959 Pulitzer Prize in Drama (J.B.) and a Tony Award that same year for Best Play (J.B.). He won an Academy Award for Documentary Feature (The Eleanor Roosevelt Story) in 1965 and was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. Professor at Harvard from 1949-1962, MacLeish was a lecturer at Amherst from 1963-1967.
1960-Sunday-Showcase (Writer), 1967-NET-Playhouse (Writer), 1965-The-Eleanor-Roosevelt-Story (Writer), 1965-The-Eleanor-Roosevelt-Story (in person), 1960-World-Wide-'60 (Writer), 1943-This-Is-Your-Enemy (Director), 1958-Small-World (in person), 2003-Shortcut-to-Happiness (Writer), 1973-John-Keats:-His-Life-and-Death (Writer), 1950-Grandma-Moses (Writer), 1937-The-Spanish-Earth (Writer), 1950-Grandma-Moses (Performer)
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - ANNOTATED TYPESCRIPT SIGNED 9/1975 - HFSID 207133Typescript signed by Archibald MacLeish, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, includes the inscription, "Signed for Desiree Sullivan/Archibald MacLeish/September 1975". It is headed You, Andrew Marvell, demonstrating MacLeish's engagement with social issues in his writings.Price: $180.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - AUTOGRAPH 9/1933 - HFSID 225905Card signed and dated by Archibald MacLeish with the inscription "Archibald MacLeish/New York/September 1933". Affixed to the card is a printed photograph. MacLeish is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and held notable positions, including Librarian of Congress.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 287825Autograph quotation signed by Archibald MacLeish, stating, "A quotation from the man on the stamp on the envelope: Said Mr. Truman: 'There is nothing new but the history you haven't read.' Think that over." Sent to "Jakie Pruitt & classes."
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 4/1975 - HFSID 32507Handwritten poem from Land of the Free by Archibald MacLeish, signed as "Archibald MacLeish." Created in April 1975 on personal lined yellow stationery, it includes lines about working west by the creeks and the singing of locusts.
Price: $320.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 18513Photograph of Archibald MacLeish, three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, signed as "Archibald MacLeish". MacLeish was a notable poet and playwright, serving as Librarian of Congress and Assistant Secretary of State, with various accolades including multiple Pulitzer Prizes and an Academy Award.
Price: $280.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 08/25/1975 - HFSID 327951Contract signed by Archibald MacLeish, dated November 11, 1975, includes two signatures of "Archibald MacLeish". It licenses his non-dramatic public performances and musical works, expiring December 1985, documenting his contributions to literature and arts.
Price: $625.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/24/1941 - HFSID 73061Typed letter signed by Archibald MacLeish, dated April 24, 1941, expressing regret for declining an invitation due to a full schedule. The letter is on The Librarian of Congress letterhead addressed to Mrs. J. M. Wainwright in Pennsylvania.
Price: $220.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/29/1944 - HFSID 174602Typed letter signed by Archibald MacLeish, dated August 29, 1944, on Librarian of Congress letterhead, thanking Mrs. Zosia Kochanska for her note. Includes two handwritten edits by MacLeish, a notable American poet and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/19/1963 - HFSID 268906Typed letter signed by Archibald MacLeish, dated October 19, 1963, responding to an invitation from the Brandeis Lawyers Society. Signed as "A MacLeish", it expresses gratitude for the invitation while noting prior commitments at the University of Pennsylvania.
Price: $320.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/14/1976 - HFSID 177494Typed letter signed by Archibald MacLeish, expressing appreciation to Mr. Allen, dated 11/14/76. MacLeish discusses the impact of good wishes from the previous May. He is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and notable literary figure.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/21/1968 - HFSID 132031Typed letter signed by Archibald MacLeish, dated November 21, 1968, discusses fundraising for Recording for the Blind. MacLeish emphasizes the importance of providing educational resources for blind students, noting significant assistance offered by the organization.
Price: $220.00
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ARCHIBALD MacLEISH - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 41614Typescript signed by Archibald MacLeish, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, includes his signature "Archibald MacLeish" and is a document of The End of the World. MacLeish's notable achievements in literature and public service are highlighted.
Price: $180.00
