Kate Smith Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
KATE SMITH
Born: May 01, 1907 in Greenville, Virginia
Died: June 17, 1986 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Biography
Kate Smith (1907-1986, born Kathryn Elizabeth Smith in Washington, DC) was one of the most popular stars of the pre-WWII era. She is best remembered for her definitive version of the patriotic anthem God Bless America, which became a hit on no less than three separate occasions, beginning in 1938.
1952-The-Small-One (Performer), 1942-America-Sings-with-Kate-Smith (Performer), 1932-The-Big-Broadcast (Performer), 1972-The-Sonny-and-Cher-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1968-Rowan-&-Martin's-Laugh-In (in person), 1963-1966-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1966-The-London-Palladium-Show (in person), 1959-Startime (in person), 1934-Thunder-Over-Texas (Sound), 1984-The-Natural (Sound), 1984-Once-Upon-a-Time-in-America (Sound), 1993-King-of-the-Hill (Sound), 1999-The-Century:-America's-Time (Other), 1994-A-Ford-Show-Family-Christmas (Other), 2010-Michael-Feinstein's-American-Songbook (Sound), 1983-The-Return-of-Captain-Invincible (Sound), 1947-Christmas-Eve (Sound), 1993-Laugh-In-Past-Christmas-Present (Other), 1983-The-Return-of-Captain-Invincible (Other), 1974-The-Three-Stooges-Follies (Other), 1953-Danger (Performer), 1969-1970-The-Jim-Nabors-Hour (in person), 1968-1969-The-Kraft-Music-Hall (in person), 1951-The-Kate-Smith-Evening-Hour (in person), 1943-This-Is-the-Army (in person), 1933-Going-Hollywood (Sound), 2012-My-Music:-Big-Band-Vocalists (Other), 2004-The-Polar-Express (Sound), 1935-A-Night-at-the-Opera (Sound), 1975-The-Smothers-Brothers-Show (in person), 1965-1970-The-Dean-Martin-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1955-1957-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (Performer), 1933-Hello,-Everybody! (Performer), 1982-The-34th-Annual-Emmy-Awards (in person), 1976-The-Stars-and-Stripes-Show (in person), 1975-Cher (in person), 1970-The-Andy-Williams-Show (in person), 1969-Jimmy-Durante-Presents-the-Lennon-Sisters (in person), 1964-1967-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1959-The-Garry-Moore-Show (in person), 1950-1953-The-Kate-Smith-Hour (in person), 1951-Red-Cross-Fund-Program (in person), 1932-Rambling-'Round-Radio-Row-#1 (in person), 1984-Before-Stonewall (Sound), 2003-Christmas-from-Hollywood (Other), 2010-Broad-Street-Bullies (Other), 1941-The-Great-American-Broadcast (Other), 2002-The-Good-Girl (Sound), 1982-Henry-Fonda:-The-Man-and-His-Movies (Other), 1970-The-Hollywood-Palace (Other), 1939-Fast-and-Furious (Sound), 1937-When's-Your-Birthday (Sound), 2010-2013-Michael-Feinstein's-American-Songbook (Other), 1955-1968-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1975-Brother-Can-You-Spare-a-Dime (Other), 2003-Great-Performances (Other), 2001-Biography (Other), 1959-Once-Upon-a-Christmas-Time (Performer), 1950-The-Kate-Smith-Hour (Writer), 1950-The-Kate-Smith-Hour (Producer), 1975-Tony-Orlando-and-Dawn (in person), 1975-The-17th-Annual-Grammy-Awards (in person), 1971-The-Pearl-Bailey-Show (in person), 1967-1969-The-Smothers-Brothers-Comedy-Hour (in person), 1968-The-Beautiful-Phyllis-Diller-Show (in person), 1967-The-Jackie-Gleason-Show (in person), 1965-What's-My-Line (in person), 1963-1964-The-Jack-Paar-Program (in person), 1959-The-Tennessee-Ernie-Ford-Show (in person), 1957-The-Big-Record (in person), 1957-The-Kate-Smith-Show (in person), 1951-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1942-Night-Shift (in person)
Theater Credits
Flying-High - Performer (March 3, 1930 - January 3, 1931), Honeymoon-Lane - Performer (September 20, 1926 - July 23, 1927)
Style
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 178107Letter signed by Kate Smith, written on the back of a 1975 letter from Rev. Erwin A Gerken. In it, she apologizes for being unable to sign cards due to ink issues. Contains her signature as "Kate Smith".Price: $360.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 276797Album leaf signed by Kate Smith, Tony Canzoneri, and Ezra Stone features personal notes to comedian Red Skelton. Smith writes, "To/Mr. Skelton/With sincere wishes/Kate Smith", while Canzoneri and Stone add their own messages.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 100651Index card signed "Sincerely" by Kate Smith, with the autograph sentiment "Sincerely/Kate/Smith". The card includes pencil notations on the verso. Smith, known as the "Songbird of the South", is famous for her rendition of God Bless America.
Sale Price $135.00
$160.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 298199Handwritten sentiment signed "Sincerely -/Kate/Smith" on a 5x3 card. Kate Smith, known as the "Songbird of the South," is remembered for her rendition of "God Bless America" and co-writing "When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain".
Price: $160.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 255125Photograph of singer Kate Smith, taken by James de Kriegsmann, signed "To Mr. Olson/With best wishes/Kate Smith" in blue ink. Smith, known for God Bless America, was a prominent star in radio and television during the pre-WWII era.
Sale Price $375.00
$440.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1933 - HFSID 279164Publicity photo of Kate Smith, signed and dated "To Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ashford-/With every good wish/Sincerely/Kate Smith/1933." by Smith in 1933. Taken by G. Maillard Kesslere, it captures Smith looking over her shoulder.
Price: $625.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181463Bust photograph of singer Kate Smith, signed "Sincerely-/Kate/Smith". Known as the "Songbird of the South", she is famous for God Bless America and her show The Kate Smith Show.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 183781Photograph signed: "Sincerely -/Kate Smith". Celebrated vocalist Kate Smith, known for her rendition of the patriotic anthem God Bless America, is highlighted in this item. Smith was a prominent star in radio and television during her career.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 152492Headshot of singer Kate Smith, signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in blue ink. Image by James de Kriegsmann shows Smith in an A&P cap. Known as the "Songbird of the South", she is recognized for God Bless America and The Kate Smith Show.
Price: $440.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 157871Photograph of singer Kate Smith, featuring a vintage headshot in a flowered dress. It is signed "With sincere good wishes from/Kate Smith" in blue ink. The image is known for its historical significance, capturing the essence of Smith's career.
Price: $380.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 22960Photograph of singer Kate Smith shows her in a dress with a sequined collar, signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in purple ink. Known as the Songbird of the South, Smith is remembered for God Bless America and When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 69975Bust photograph of singer Kate Smith in a dark sequined evening gown, signed "Sincerely/Kate/Smith" in blue ink. Known as the "Songbird of the South", Smith was popular for her rendition of God Bless America and her television shows.
Price: $360.00
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KATE SMITH - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD UNSIGNED - HFSID 264915Greeting card unsigned, captioned “Seasons Greetings,” showcasing a black and white photograph of Kate Smith. Known for her iconic version of “God Bless America,” Smith was a prominent vocalist and television star from the pre-WWII era.
Price: $100.00
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KATE SMITH - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1940 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 176945Pencil sketch of Kate Smith inscribed to Dorothy Ahrens, signed "To/Dorothy Ahrens/Sincerely/Kate Smith". Also signed by artist Dorothy Ahrens as "D.A. Ahrens/1940". The artwork highlights Smith's popularity as a vocalist.
Price: $300.00
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KATE SMITH - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 178109Picture post card promoting singer Kate Smith with the Kids Next Door, signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in blue ink. It advertises her performance at John Ascuagua's Nugget in Reno, Nevada, from June 28 to July 12.
Price: $160.00
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KATE SMITH - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 1976 - HFSID 222461Sheet music signed with "Sincerely/Kate/Smith/76", includes the words and music to "When The Moon Comes Over the Mountain" by Kate Smith, Harry Woods, and Howard Johnson. Published in 1931, it is associated with Smith's radio show.
Price: $260.00
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KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 225574Letter signed by Kate Smith, thanking a friend for a lovely letter and a handkerchief. Mentioning upcoming television appearances, it highlights her popularity as the "Songbird of the South." Smith is known for her rendition of God Bless America and The Kate Smith Show.
Price: $440.00
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KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1935 - HFSID 264914Letter signed by Kate Smith, dated December 13, 1935, on her personal pictorial letterhead. In her message, she regrets missing a Christmas assembly and expresses well-wishes. Smith is known for her rendition of God Bless America and her show The Kate Smith Show.
Price: $440.00
