Associate Justice William O. Douglas Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS
Born: October 16, 1898 in Maine Township, Minnesota
Died: January 19, 1980 in Bethesda, Maryland
Died: January 19, 1980 in Bethesda, Maryland
William Orville Douglas (1898-1980), an associate justice from 1939-1975, signed this letter a month after his two-hour interview with Eric Sevareid. CBS Reports broadcast an hour of the footage taken on September 6, 1972 at Goose Prairie, Washington, a scenic area where Douglas vacationed. During the interview, the 73-year-old maverick discussed his judicial beliefs, his relationship with the Kennedys, and his chances of becoming Vice President, among other topics. Douglas, a former law school professor at Columbia and Yale, served on the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1933-1939 before being nominated as an associate justice of the Supreme Court by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. His service of 36 years and seven months was the longest of any justice up until that point. Douglas was strongly libertarian in his opinions and distrustful of establishments of all types; he considered himself a voice for the voiceless and powerless. Douglas spent his last years on the Court fighting Richard Nixon, joining a unanimous Court in its decision to force the President to turn over the Watergate tapes (United States vs. Nixon, 1974).
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe long-serving Supreme Court justice signs this index card in blue ink Signature: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 5x3. William Orville Douglas (1898-1980) served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1937 to 1939, during which time President Franklin D.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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Letter from the justice on Supreme Court letterhead to a friend, saying how unfortunate it is that he and his new bride could not pay him a visit: "I had an old Indian squaw lined up for you"Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASHe sends an autograph letter of thanks to a friend asking him when he will be able to come again Autograph Letter signed: "Bill" in blue ink, 1p, 7¼x10½. On his personal letterhead. Goose Prairie, Washington, 1968 August 30. To "Dear Damon" [Trout].Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice sends an autograph letter inquiring about the price of a new generator Autograph Letter signed: "Bill" in blue ink, 1p, 7¼x10½. On his personal letterhead. Goose Prairie, Washington, 1969 September 21. To "Dear Damon" [Trout].Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASBlack and white photograph of the robed justice, signed to a supporter Inscribed Photograph signed: "For Paul M. Free/ with all my wishes/ W Douglas" in black ink, b/w, 8x10.Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS6x7¼ black and white publicity photograph of one of the longest-serving Supreme Courtjustices Photograph signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, b/w, 6x7¼ overall, image 4x5¼ (one surface).Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice gives his permission for World Education, Inc. to publish a paperback edition of his book, Democracy, a Manifesto (1962), in the Hindi and Urdu languages Carbon Document signed: "W O Douglas" in black ink, 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1962 September 6.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASHe agrees to waive royalties on copies of his book North from Malaya (1953) given away in a publisher's promotion Carbon Document signed: "W O Douglas" in blue ink, 1p, 7½x10¼. New York, New York, 1953 October 21.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASHe signs permission for the USIA to translate and distribute his book on Lincoln abroad Carbon Document signed: "W O Douglas" in blue ink, 1p, 7¾x8½. Washington, D.C., 1964 November 23. Also signed: "Clyde J.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe well-respected justice gives his papers to the Library of Congress Carbon Document signed: "William O. Douglas" in blue ink as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 2p, 8x10, separate sheets. 1968 December 16. Headed: "Instrument of Gift".Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justices signs this first day cover honoring FDR as part of the "Prominent American" series First Day Cover signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 6½x3½. First Day Cover honoring Franklin D. Roosevelt. Postmarked Hyde Park, New York, January 29, 1966.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASInscribed Supreme Court card, framed in the Gallery of History style with a photo of the robed justice to an overall size of 20x16 Inscribed Supreme Court Card signed: "For Polly Eaves/ Oct. 19, 1939/ Wm. O. Douglas" in black ink, 4¼x3¼.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice signs this Supreme Court Card in black ink Inscribed Supreme Court Card signed: "For L. J. Sylvor/ of New York/ Wm O Douglas/ Dec. 16, 1947" in black felt tip, 6x4.Sale Price $360.00
$400.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice signs a typed manuscript of his essay The Society of the Dialogue Typed Manuscript signed: "W O Douglas" in blue ink on last page, 17p, 8x10½, separate sheets. Douglas' essay The Society of the Dialogue.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe retired associate justice pens his name on this photocopied newspaper article Newspaper Article signed: "W Douglas" in black ink, 1p, 5x8. Photocopy of an article from The Kansas City Star dated Tuesday October 17, 1978.Sale Price $198.00
$220.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS5x7 black and white photograph in promotion of his book The Anatomy of Liberty (1964) signed to a supporter with his regards Printed Photograph signed in Ink: "For Jacob Bacal/ with kind regard W Douglas" in blue ink, b/w, 5x7.Sale Price $247.50
$275.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASHe signs a program titled "Democracy and Its Challenges - the Teacher, the School, the Child" Program signed: "WO Douglas" in blue ink, 4 conjoined pages, 8½x5½.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASSigned program for a lecture given by the justice at New York University Program signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 5½x8 folded, 10¾x8 open flat. Program for a Lecture on Politics titled "A New Federalism" at New York University in March of 1968.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS and CATHLEEN DOUGLASThe associate justice and his wife sign a program for his lecture at the Brooklyn Law School in 1970 Program signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink and "Cathleen Douglas" in black ink, 4p, 11x8½ flat, 5½x8½ folded.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice signs his speech titled "A World in Revolution" three times Typed Speech signed: "Wm O Douglas" three times, 9p, 8x10. Tucson, Arizona, 1951 February 14.Typed Cover Sheet: "Address/ of/ Mr. Justice William O.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe justice signs a block of four 4¢ Charles Evans Hughes stamps Stamps signed: "Wm O Douglas" in purple felt tip, 2x4. Plate Block of four 4¢ Charles Evans Hughes stamps signed at lower margin.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe outspoken member of the Court signs this Supreme Court card Supreme Court Card signed: "W O Douglas" as Associate Justice, 4x3. Imprinted: "Supreme Court of the United States/ Washington, D.C. 20543". Douglas' name and title typed beneath signature line.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe outspoken justice signs this Supreme Court card Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink, 6x4. William Orville Douglas (1898-1980) served as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1937 to 1939, during which time President Franklin D.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe respected justice signs this Supreme Court card in black ink Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O Douglas/ Jan 27, 1941" in black ink, 4¼x3¼. WilliamSale Price $337.50
$375.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASFramed official U.S. Supreme Court card signed by the justice Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O. Douglas/ Feb 10, 1949" in black ink, 3½x2¼. Imprinted: "Supreme Court of the United States/ Washington, D.C.Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASHis signature on a Supreme Court card, affixed to a sheet bearing newspaper photos of himself and Justice Robert Jackson Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O. Douglas/ Mar. 13, 1945", 4¼x3¼, 8½x11 overall.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASSigned typed letter thanking the recipient for sending a set of the Japan Science Review and for visiting him Typed Letter signed: "Wm O Douglas" in black ink, 1p, 5¾x9. No place, 1953 December 15. On Supreme Court letterhead to Ben Bruce Blackeney, Esq, Tokyo, Japan.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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Signed letter from the justice on Supreme Court letterhead regarding his spot in a National Geographic feature, saying that they are sending a photographer out to see him on December 6. Framed with a photograph to an overall size of 18x14½Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASSigned typed letter written by the associate justice regarding his book, An Almanac of Liberty (1954) Typed Letter signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink as Associate Justice, 1p, 5¾x9. No place, 1955 February 2. On his personal Supreme Court stationery.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLASThe associate justice thanks Cornelius Vanderbilt for a "mighty interesting" newsletter Typed Letter signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink as Associate Justice, 1p, 5¾x9. No place, 1954 February 15.Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
