Associate Justice Harold H. Burton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON
Born: June 22, 1888 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Died: October 28, 1964 in Washington, District of Columbia
Harold Hitz Burton was born on June 22, 1888, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. A recognized figure in American political and legal landscapes, Burton's contributions spanned several decades and numerous roles. Before reaching national prominence, Burton served as the Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, from 1936 to 1940. His leadership in Cleveland marked a significant phase in the city's governance, marked by substantial civic engagement.
In 1941, Burton's political career advanced to the national stage when he was elected a U.S. Senator from Ohio, a position he held until 1945. His tenure in the Senate was characterized by his active participation in several key legislative efforts. Burton's most significant role, however, was his service on the U.S. Supreme Court as an Associate Justice. Appointed by President Harry S. Truman in 1945, Burton served on the bench until 1958. During his term, he was part of numerous significant rulings, including Shelley v. Kraemer, a pivotal decision against racially restrictive housing covenants. Burton's early life also included service in the U.S. Army during World War I, reaching the rank of Captain.
In 1941, Burton's political career advanced to the national stage when he was elected a U.S. Senator from Ohio, a position he held until 1945. His tenure in the Senate was characterized by his active participation in several key legislative efforts. Burton's most significant role, however, was his service on the U.S. Supreme Court as an Associate Justice. Appointed by President Harry S. Truman in 1945, Burton served on the bench until 1958. During his term, he was part of numerous significant rulings, including Shelley v. Kraemer, a pivotal decision against racially restrictive housing covenants. Burton's early life also included service in the U.S. Army during World War I, reaching the rank of Captain.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 279538Autograph card signed by Harold H. Burton, an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Signature reads "Harold H. Burton" on a card titled "The signature of Judge Burton,/Supreme Court of Justice, U. S. A./1957."Price: $200.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/20/1956 - HFSID 174280Autograph letter signed by Harold H. Burton, dated June 20, 1956, on Supreme Court stationery, expressing appreciation to lawyer Alan Misner for his efforts during the 1955 Term. Burton served as Associate Justice from 1945 to 1958.
Price: $400.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 10/11/1945 - HFSID 79446Note signed by Harold H. Burton, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice, reads: "With best wishes to/Wm D. Moore/from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/10-11-45". Signed shortly after his appointment, it is imprinted with "Supreme Court of the United States/Washington, D.C."
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 12/05/1946 - HFSID 82315Supreme Court Card signed by Harold H. Burton includes an autograph note reading "With best wishes to/James Timbers/from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/12-5-46". Burton served as an Associate Justice from 1945 to 1958, appointed by President Truman.
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 05/28/1946 - HFSID 46866Supreme Court card signed by Harold H. Burton, addressed to George W. Walberg with cordial regards. The autograph note signed reads, "To George W. Walberg/with cordial regards from/Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/5-28-46."
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 06/07/1941 - HFSID 31235Photograph of Harold H. Burton wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To my friend Dan O'Brien/with personal and/kindest regards from Harold H Burton/6-7-41". Burton was a former Mayor of Cleveland and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Price: $380.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 06/17/1949 - HFSID 169600Publicity photograph of Harold H. Burton in his robes, inscribed and signed: "To Eddie Sousa/with best wishes from Harold H Burton/June 17, 1949". Burton served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and was involved in landmark civil rights decisions.
Price: $400.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 11/07/1941 - HFSID 86006Publicity photograph of Harold H. Burton, inscribed and signed: "Best wishes to King V. Hostick from Harold H Burton 11-7-41". Burton served as Mayor of Cleveland and as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, noted for his civil rights decisions.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH 09/09/1957 - HFSID 277356Photograph of Harold H. Burton, the Republican Senator and Supreme Court Justice, holding his glasses. Signed with the inscription "Harold H Burton/Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States/Sept. 9, 1957". Photo taken by Miller of Washington.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 258298Philatelic envelope signed by Harold H. Burton, featuring the inscription "Harold H. Burton/Associate Justice, Supreme Court of/the United States". It is a First Day Cover with a 3-cent stamp, postmarked Washington, D.C., August 2, 1950.
Price: $160.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 31284Philatelic envelope signed by Harold H. Burton/Associate Justice/Supreme Court of the United States, postmarked Washington, D.C., August 2, 1950, marking the first day of issue for the National Capital Sesquicentennial.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 11/05/1945 - HFSID 67921Publicity photograph of Harold H. Burton, inscribed and signed: "To Mrs. August Black/with cordial regards and best wishes from/Harold H Burton/11-5-45". Burton served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1945 to 1958, involved in significant civil rights decisions.
Price: $380.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE 10/31/1948 - HFSID 83222Index card signed by Harold H. Burton, inscribed with "To Mr. W. Espy Jr/with best wishes from/Harold H Burton/U. S. Senator from Ohio/1941-1945". Burton served as U.S. Senator and later as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 10/03/1953 - HFSID 39386Supreme Court Card signed by Harold H. Burton, reading "Harold H Burton/Associate Justice/October 3, 1953". Includes addressed mailing envelope to "Ernest F. Manfred/230 W. 82nd St./New York 24,/N.Y.".
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - SUPREME COURT CARD SIGNED 1953 - HFSID 40303Supreme Court Card signed: "Harold H Burton/1953", showcasing Harold H. Burton's signature. Burton served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1945-1958 and was involved in significant decisions regarding civil rights, including Brown vs. Board of Education.
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/15/1948 - HFSID 29899Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, dated January 15, 1948. Addressed to Mr. Harry Barnard, it expresses congratulations regarding the Centenary observation, noting Justice Douglas's participation and the banquet's success.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1947 - HFSID 154811Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton, dated February 3, 1947, is addressed to Robert E. Nixon, expressing appreciation for civic engagement and mentioning an enclosed autographed card. Burton served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1945 to 1958.
Price: $340.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/21/1955 - HFSID 298267Letter signed by Harold H. Burton as Associate Justice on US Supreme Court stationery, dated February 21, 1955. It responds to Stephen W. Bumball, expressing appreciation for a photograph sent and returning it autographed.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/06/1944 - HFSID 34290Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton, dated March 6, 1944, discussing the National War Service Act on Senate letterhead. Includes a handwritten postscript appreciating Federal Labor Union No 22665's interest. Burton served as U.S. Senator and later as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Price: $300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/16/1942 - HFSID 23986Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton as United States Senator expresses regret for not obtaining a presidential autograph for a collector. Dated March 16, 1942, the letter discusses wartime restrictions on autograph requests.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/16/1953 - HFSID 292139Typed letter signed: "Harold H. Burton" as Associate Justice, dated March 16, 1953, addressed to Mrs. John T. Willis. Burton expresses gladness in sending his autograph and a Christmas card for her daughter's scrapbook.
Price: $280.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/10/1956 - HFSID 100319Typed letter signed "Harold H. Burton" as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, acknowledging an invitation to join a committee and declining it. Dated April 10, 1956, to Governor Theodore R. McKeldin, with an included original typed mailing envelope.
Price: $380.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1954 - HFSID 41759Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton expresses regret for not being able to contribute funds for a Salvation Army building. Written to George Cieply, it acknowledges his involvement with the organization and outlines his judicial obligations.
Price: $380.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/29/1938 - HFSID 31280Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton as Mayor of Cleveland, dated July 29, 1938, addressing a collector. The letter expresses support for autograph collecting and confirms his participation in the collection of mayors.
Price: $240.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/31/1940 - HFSID 295979Typed letter signed: "Harold H. Burton", sent from Cleveland, Ohio, on July 31, 1940, welcoming the Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity to its convention. The letter highlights Cleveland's amenities and expresses a desire for an enjoyable visit.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/17/1945 - HFSID 293486Typed letter signed by Harold H. Burton as US Senator, dated August 17, 1945, on Senate letterhead, addressed to Ralph Errington Ward. Burton expresses appreciation for public engagement in government. Item comes from the private collection of Ward.
Price: $280.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1942 - HFSID 42758Typed letter signed: "Harold H. Burton" as United States Senator, dated December 6, 1942, offering encouragement to a collector. The letter discusses the importance of autograph collections in fostering understanding between citizens and their government.
Price: $300.00
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THE FRED M. VINSON COURT - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 350582Photograph signed by all nine members of the Vinson Court, including "Fred M. Vinson, Jr." as Chief Justice and "Hugo L. Black", "Stanley Reed", "Felix Frankfurter", "William O. Douglas", "Robert H. Jackson", "Harold H. Burton", "Tom C. Clark", "Sherman Minton" as Associate Justices.
Price: $2,750.00
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THE FRED M. VINSON COURT - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 157826First day cover signed by all nine Supreme Court justices from 1949-1953, including Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson and Associate Justices Hugo L. Black, Stanley Reed, Felix Frankfurter, W O Douglas, Robert H. Jackson, Harold H. Burton, Tom C. Clark, and Sherman Minton. Postmarked August 2, 1950.
Sale Price $1,095.00
$1,300.00
