Connee Boswell Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
CONNEE BOSWELL
Born: December 03, 1907 in Kansas City, Missouri
Died: October 11, 1976 in New York City, New York
American singer Boswell (1907-1976) was paralyzed from the waist down as a child, but that didn't stop her from pursuing a career as a singer. She and her sisters Helvetia (also known as Vet) and Martha began singing professionally as the Boswell Sisters in New Orleans in the 1920s and, after honing their act in vaudeville, caught fire in 1930. Known for tight harmonies and energetic vocals, they recorded 20 Top 20 records and scored a No. 1 hit with 1935's The Object of My Affection. The act broke up up in 1936 when Martha and Helvetia married, leaving Connee to a solo career. She became a favorite duet partner of Bing Crosby. The two together recorded the chart-topping cover of Alexander's Ragtime Band with Eddie Cantor in 1938 and three other Top 20 records. She continued recording into the 1950s and occasionally appeared in film between the 1930s and 1950s, as well as in the TV series Pete Kelly's Blues (1959).
1989-The-Ladies-Sing-the-Blues (Other), 1981-Pennies-from-Heaven (Sound), 1952-Connee-Boswell-and-Ada-Leonard (Performer), 1932-The-Big-Broadcast (Performer), 1950-1957-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1956-The-Tony-Bennett-Show (in person), 1954-The-Colgate-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1934-Moulin-Rouge (in person), 1941-Kiss-the-Boys-Goodbye (Performer), 1951-The-Paul-Whiteman's-Goodyear-Revue (in person), 1937-Sunday-Night-at-the-Trocadero (in person), 1935-Screen-Snapshots-Series-14,-No.-6 (in person), 1932-Sleepy-Time-Down-South (in person), 1978-Pennies-from-Heaven (Sound), 1959-Pete-Kelly's-Blues (Performer), 1952-All-Star-Summer-Revue (Performer), 1951-The-Alan-Young-Show (Performer), 1959-The-Bell-Telephone-Hour (in person), 1958-Senior-Prom (in person), 1934-Transatlantic-Merry-Go-Round (in person), 1933-Boswell-Sisters (in person), 2009-The-Panic-Is-On:-The-Great-American-Depression-as-Seen-by-the (Other), 2003-God-Only-Knows:-Vocal-Harmony---The-Voice (Other), 1937-Artists-&-Models (Performer), 1937-It's-All-Yours (Performer), 1932-Close-Farm-ony (Performer), 1952-Songs-for-Sale (in person), 1949-1951-Cavalcade-of-Stars (in person), 1950-Star-of-the-Family (in person), 1946-Swing-Parade-of-1946 (in person), 1942-Syncopation (in person), 1937-The-Star-Reporter-in-Hollywood (in person), 1932-Rambling-'Round-Radio-Row-#1 (in person), 1957-The-Julius-LaRosa-Show (in person)
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 322059Handwritten note signed with her birth name, "Connie", reads "To/Donald/Best Wishes/from/Connie/Boswell". Connee Boswell, an American singer and member of the Boswell Sisters, pursued a successful solo career after the group disbanded in 1936.Price: $140.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1951 - HFSID 287983Album leaf signed by Connee Boswell as "Connie Boswell," including the sentiment, "Good luck/from/Connie/Boswell." Dated March 30, 1951, this item commemorates the American singer's successful career, particularly as part of the Boswell Sisters.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1940 - HFSID 175939Bust photograph of Connee Boswell, signed "To Jimmie/Good Luck/from/Connee/Boswell/1940" in blue ink. Taken by James J. Kriegsman & Co., the photograph captures Boswell looking over her shoulder in a lacy blouse.
Price: $280.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1949 - HFSID 27164Photograph of Connee Boswell, signed "To/Lucille And Buster -/Hope to see you folks again/soon. Til then good luck/and good health/Sincerely/Connee/Boswell/1949" in blue ink. Accompanied by an unsigned Christmas card from 1949.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 322065Photograph signed by Connee Boswell, stating "Best wishes/ from/ Connee/ Boswell" in black ink. Boswell, a prominent singer and member of the Boswell Sisters, achieved fame in the 1920s and continued her career into the 1950s.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - INSCRIBED PRINTED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 343387Photograph signed by Connee Boswell, inscribed with the sentiment, "To Jack/Lots of good luck/sincerely/Connee/Boswell" in black ink. Boswell, known for her career with the Boswell Sisters and collaborations with Bing Crosby, was active from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Price: $200.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS (CONNEE BOSWELL) - PRINTED CARD SIGNED IN INK 09/27/1956 - HFSID 27163Printed autograph card signed by Connee Boswell in blue ink, dated "9/27/56". The card is imprinted with "This Autograph Belongs To The Collection Of Bernard J. Klug". Pencil notations are present on the verso in an unknown hand.
Price: $100.00
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STEVE ALLEN - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1955 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 288083Program for the New York Variety Club's dinner dance honoring Steve Allen, signed by attendees including "Steve Allen", "Jayne Meadows Allen", "Arthur Cantor", "Kitty Kallen", and others. Event held on November 19, 1955.
Price: $200.00
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THE BOSWELL SISTERS - CLIPPED SIGNATURE WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 54437Clipped signatures of Connee, Martha, and Helvetia (signing as "Vet") Boswell are affixed to an index card. Signatures include "Connee/Boswell," "Sincerely/Martha Boswell," and "Best Wishes -/Sincerely - /Vet Boswell", all written in blue ink.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
