General J. Lawton Collins Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL J. LAWTON COLLINS
Born: May 1, 1896 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Died: September 12, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia
Died: September 12, 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
Major General Joseph Lawton Collins (1896-1987), was Commander of the 25th Infantry Division which, in December 1942, landed as a relief force on Guadalcanal. He was part of General Omar Bradley's First Army in the Normandy assault as Commander of the VII Corps that spearheaded the breakout at St. Lô in July 1944. From 1949-1953, General Collins was Chief of Staff of the Army.
Film Credits
1973-1974-The-World-at-War (in person), 1983-Vietnam:-A-Television-History (in person)
Style
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J. LAWTON COLLINS J. Lawton Collins signs a small piece of paper in black ink which is affixed to a larger blue piece. Signature: "J. Lawton Collins,/Lt. Gen., A.U.S.", 4x1½ on small sheet affixed to 5x3 blue card (two surfaces).Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS FDC honoring the American Flag, signed by an important US general of World War II and the early Cold War Autograph Sentiment on First Day Cover Signed: "From J. Lawton Collins/4000 [illegible] NW/wash. DC", 6½x3¾.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS The distinguished Major General poses for a photo fully dressed in uniform, decorated in honors Inscribed Photograph Signed: "For the Senior Citizens Club, Amsterdam N.Y./With Best Wishes/J. Lawton Collins," in blue ink. B/w, 8x10.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS Black and white publicity photograph of J. Lawton Collins sitting in his dress uniform in a cahir with his hands crossed signed to a fan. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To H. Keith Thompson/With best wishes/J. Lawton Collins". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6½x7½ (one surface).Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS J. Lawton Collins writes a letter of encouragement and gives a suggestion on how to introduce the study of the military in a high school setting. Typed Letter Signed: "J Lawton Collins", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1971 February 2. To Edmond D. Marino, Department of History, Chaney H.S.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS J. Lawton Collins sends a reply to a letter. Typed Letter Signed: "J Lawton Collins", 1p, 5¼x8¼. No place, 1981 July 2. To Robert P. Allen, Jr., Lewiston, Maine.Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS J. Lawton Collins sends a letter saying that he does not wish to provide a quote for the new book coming out "War Crime Trials". Typed Letter Signed: "J. Lawton Collins", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, 1959 July 27. To H. Keith Thompson, Jr., New York.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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J. LAWTON COLLINS J. Lawton Collins sends a letter saying that he does not wish to provide a quote for the new book coming out "War Crime Trials" written by H. Keith Thompson. Typed Letter Signed: "J. Lawton Collins", 1p, 7¼x10¼. No place, 1959 August 7. To H. Keith Thompson, New York.Sale Price $324.00
$360.00
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J. Lawton Collins J. Lawton Collins writes a letter of ideas and suggestions for a syllabus that is written for a military history course in a high school setting. Typed Letter Signed: "J. Lawton Collins/General, U.S.A., Ret.", 1p, 6¼x9¼. Washington, D.C., 1971 August 27. To Edmond D.Sale Price $722.50
$850.00
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LYMAN L. LEMNITZER, J. LAWTON COLLINS, LUCIUS D. CLAY and MARK W. CLARK FDC honoring Detroit's 250th anniversary, signed by four important US generals of World War II and the early Cold War First Day Cover signed: "L. L. Lemnitzer", "Mark W. Clark", "J. Lawton Collins", "Lucius D. Clay", 6½x3¾.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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US GENERALS: OMAR BRADLEY, CARL SPAATZ, LAWTON COLLINS, LAURIS NORSTAD, ALFRED GRUENTHER and LUCIUS CLAY All six, important leaders of World War II and the early Cold War, signed this First Day Cover honoring President Eisenhower. First Day Cover signed: "Alfred M.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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This rare color photograph, mounted on off-white posterboard, is of five World War II generals, two of them in uniform. All five were Army Chiefs of Staff, and three (Bradley, Collins and Lemnitzer) were Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It's signed by all five generals.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
