George W. Wickersham Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM
Born: September 19, 1858 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: January 26, 1936 in New York City, New York
Biography
Wickersham was a prominent corporation lawyer. As U.S. Attorney General (1909-1913) under President Taft, he successfully prosecuted many corporations under the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 1929, he was appointed by President Hoover to head the National Commission on Law Observance and Law Enforcement, which came to be called the Wickersham Commission. It concluded in its final report of 1931 that the federal machinery for enforcing criminal law in the United States was inadequate.
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/13/1932 - HFSID 5491Autograph letter signed by George W. Wickersham, dated July 13, 1932, addressed to Mrs. Samuel Gompers. Discussing memories of labor leader Samuel Gompers, Wickersham reflects on their meetings and Gompers' contributions during World War I.Price: $400.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/16/1910 - HFSID 5490Autograph letter signed "Geo W. Wickersham" is a dinner invitation written by George Woodward Wickersham to Joseph H. Choate in 1910. The letter discusses dining plans while humorously referencing Canadian Club Whisky and ensuring food compliance with the Pure Food Bureau.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/15/1910 - HFSID 291675Autograph letter signed: "Geo. W. Wickersham" as Attorney General, dated November 15, 1910, addressed to "My dear Judge Hunt", discussing a draft speech for the Hughes dinner and requesting criticism. Written on official letterhead.
Price: $350.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 320820Handwritten sentiment signed by George W. Wickersham reads: ..."admirers and among them/Yours Very Sincerely/Geo. W. Wickersham". Wickersham served as U.S. Attorney General and led the Wickersham Commission. Item shows some toning and light soiling, not affecting the signature.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - CALLING CARD SIGNED - HFSID 320350Calling card signed: "Geo. W. Wickersham", printed as Attorney General. George W. Wickersham served as U.S. Attorney General from 1909 to 1913 and led the Wickersham Commission, assessing federal law enforcement's inadequacies in 1931.
Price: $200.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/24/1921 - HFSID 26432Letter signed by George Woodward Wickersham, dated March 24, 1921, addressed to Richard Washburn Child. Wickersham discusses joining National United Americans, signing as "Geo W. Wickersham". This correspondence highlights his involvement in organizational efforts during the early 1920s.
Price: $280.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/03/1922 - HFSID 315424Typed letter signed by George W. Wickersham, dated May 3, 1922, discussing arrangements for a talk with law students at Western Reserve University. Wickersham expresses appreciation for securing a train berth, showcasing his communication style and professional engagement.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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GEORGE W. WICKERSHAM - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/28/1928 - HFSID 315948Letter signed by George W. Wickersham, a former U.S. Attorney General, apologizing for declining an invitation to speak at an honorary dinner. Signed in black ink as "G. W. Wickersham" on December 28, 1928, in New York City.
Price: $280.00
