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).
1962 The 14th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (in person), 1958 The Mike Wallace Interview (in person), 1967 NET Journal (in person), 1965 CBS Reports (in person), 1960 Small World (in person), 1954 Studio One in Hollywood (Writer), 1952 See It Now (in person), 2011 The Loving Story (Other), 1964 ABC News Reports (in person)
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The long-serving Supreme Court justice signs this index card in blue ink Signature: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 5x3. William Orville Douglas read more...Sale Price $180.00
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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" read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS He 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. read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Black 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. read more...Sale Price $405.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS 6x7¼ black and white publicity photograph of one of the longest-serving Supreme Court justices Photograph signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, b/w, 6x7¼ overall, image 4x5¼ (one surface). read more...Sale Price $337.50
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The 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 read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS He 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. read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS He 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. read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $595.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Inscribed 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. read more...Sale Price $595.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $360.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $680.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The retired associate justice pens his name on this photocopied newspaper article Newspaper Article signed: "W Douglas" in black ink, 1p, 5x8. read more...Sale Price $198.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS 5x7 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. read more...Sale Price $247.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS He 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. read more...Sale Price $234.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Signed program for a lecture given by the justice at New York University Program signed: "W Douglas" in blue ink, 5½x8 folded, 10¾x8 open flat. read more...Sale Price $252.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS and CATHLEEN DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $252.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $595.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $180.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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". read more...Sale Price $637.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The outspoken justice signs this Supreme Court card Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O Douglas" in blue ink, 6x4. William Orville Douglas read more...Sale Price $337.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The respected justice signs this Supreme Court card in black ink Supreme Court Card signed: "Wm O Douglas/ Jan 27, 1941" in black ink, 4¼x3¼. read more...Sale Price $337.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Framed 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. read more...Sale Price $637.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS His 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. read more...Sale Price $270.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Signed 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. read more...Sale Price $450.00
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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 18x14½ read more...Sale Price $1,020.00
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS Signed 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. read more...Sale Price $427.50
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WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS The 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. read more...Sale Price $337.50
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