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Kate Smith Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

KATE SMITH
Born: May 1, 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.
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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)
  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1975  - HFSID 178107
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 178107
    KATE SMITH Singer Kate Smith wrote this letter on the back of a 1975 letter from an autograph hunter. It accompanied three signed cards, not included. Autograph letter signed "Kate Smith". 1 page, 8½x11. In full: "Dear Rev.

    Sale Price $324.00

    $360.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: TONY CANZONERI, EZRA STONE - HFSID 276797
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: TONY CANZONERI, EZRA STONE - HFSID 276797
    KATE SMITH CO-SIGNED BY: TONY CANZONERI and EZRA STONE All three pen notes on this album leaf to famed comedian Red Skelton Autograph Note Signed: "To/Mr. Skelton/With sincere wishes/Kate Smith", "To Red/with best wishes/from/Tony Canzoneri" and "To Red/Who everybody/loves even if he/is a Wm Morris/account.

    Sale Price $360.00

    $400.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED  - HFSID 100651
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 100651
    KATE SMITH Index card signed "Sincerely" by singer Kate Smith Autograph sentiment signed "Sincerely/Kate/Smith". Pencil notations on verso in unknown hand. 5x3 card. Known as the "Songbird of the

    Sale Price $144.00

    $160.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED  - HFSID 298199
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 298199
    KATE SMITH Handwritten sentiment of the "Songbird of the South" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Sincerely -/Kate/Smith", 5x3 card. The "Songbird of the South," vocalist Smith (1907-1986) was one of the most popular stars of the pre-WWII era.

    Sale Price $144.00

    $160.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 255125
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 255125
    KATE SMITH Vintage b/w bust photo by James de Kriegsmann of singer Kate Smith in a pearl necklace and earrings , signed "With best wishes" in blue ink Photograph signed "To Mr. Olson/With best wishes/Kate Smith" in blue ink. Black ink marks on verso in unknown hand. B/w, 8x10¼ overall, 7¼x9½ image, one surface.

    Sale Price $396.00

    $440.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1933  - HFSID 279164
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1933 - HFSID 279164
    KATE SMITH Sepia-toned publicity photo from G. Maillard Kesslere of Smith from the chest up looking over her shoulder, signed and dated "With every good wish" in 1933 Inscribed photograph signed "To Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ashford-/With every good wish/Sincerely/Kate Smith/1933." B/w sepia-toned, 7¾x10, printed on cardstock.

    Sale Price $531.25

    $625.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 181463
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 181463
    KATE SMITH B/w bust photo of singer Kate Smith in a dark, low-cut evening gown and earrings, signed "Sincerely" Photograph signed "Sincerely-/Kate/Smith". B/w, 8x10 overall, 6¾x8¾ image, one surface.

    Sale Price $234.00

    $260.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 183781
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 183781
    KATE SMITH. Photograph signed: "Sincerely -/Kate Smith". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 4½x6½ (one surface). The "Songbird of the South," vocalist Smith (1907-1986) was one of the most popular stars of the pre-WWII era.

    Sale Price $234.00

    $260.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 152492
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 152492
    KATE SMITH Vintage b/w headshot by James de Kriegsmann of singer Kate Smith in an A&P cap, signed "Sincerely" Photograph signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in blue ink. B/w, 8x10 overall, 7¼x9¼ image, one surface, printed on cardstock. Photo by Maurice Seymour of Chicago.

    Sale Price $396.00

    $440.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 157871
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 157871
    KATE SMITH Vintage b/w headshot of singer Kate Smith in a flowered dress, signed "With sincere good wishes" in blue ink Photograph signed "With sincere good/wishes from/Kate Smith" in blue ink. B/w, 8x10 overall, 7¼x9¼ image, one surface, printed on cardstock. Photo by Maurice Seymour of Chicago.

    Sale Price $342.00

    $380.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 22960
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 22960
    KATE SMITH Small vintage 5x7 b/w photo of singer Kate Smith in a dress with a sequined collar, signed "Sincerely" in purple ink Photograph signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in purple ink. B/w, 5x7 overall, 4½x6¼ image, one surface.

    Sale Price $324.00

    $360.00

  • KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH  - HFSID 69975
    KATE SMITH - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 69975
    KATE SMITH B/w bust photo of singer Kate Smith in a dark sequined evening gown, signed "Sincerely" in blue ink Photograph signed "Sincerely/Kate/Smith" in blue ink. Blue and black ink notations on verso in unknown hand. B/w, 8x10 overall, 7¼x9½ image, one surface.

    Sale Price $324.00

    $360.00

  • KATE SMITH - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD UNSIGNED  - HFSID 264915
    KATE SMITH - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD UNSIGNED - HFSID 264915
    KATE SMITH. Greeting Card, unsigned, folded to 4x5. Captioned "Seasons Greetings", the card has a 1-inch diameter circle through which Smith's b/w photo image shows. No date. The "Songbird of the South," vocalist Smith (1907-1986) was one of the most popular stars of the pre-WWII era.

    Sale Price $90.00

    $100.00

  • KATE SMITH - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1940 CO-SIGNED BY: DOROTHY A. A - HFSID 176945
    KATE SMITH - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1940 CO-SIGNED BY: DOROTHY A. AHRENS - HFSID 176945
    KATE SMITH and DOROTHY AHRENS Original pencil sketch of Kate Smith inscribed to Dorothy Ahrens the artist. Original Art inscribed and signed: "To/Dorothy Ahrens/Sincerely/Kate Smith". Pencil portrait, 11x14. Also signed by the artist, Dorothy Ahrens: "D.A. Ahrens/1940".

    Sale Price $270.00

    $300.00

  • KATE SMITH - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED  - HFSID 178109
    KATE SMITH - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 178109
    KATE SMITH Color picture post card promoting singer Kate Smith with the Kids Next Door at John Ascuagua's Nugget in Reno, signed "Sincerely" in blue ink Picture post card signed "Sincerely/Kate Smith" in blue ink. Color, 5½x3½.

    Sale Price $144.00

    $160.00

  • KATE SMITH - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 1976  - HFSID 222461
    KATE SMITH - SHEET MUSIC SIGNED 1976 - HFSID 222461
    KATE SMITH. Sheet Music signed: "Sincerely/Kate/Smith/76", front and verso, 7¾x10½. Words and music to "When The Moon Comes Over the Mountain" by Kate Smith, Harry Woods and Howard Johnson. © 1931 Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Corp., New York, N.Y.

    Sale Price $234.00

    $260.00

  • KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED  - HFSID 225574
    KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 225574
    KATE SMITH. TLS: "Kate Smith", 1p, 7¼x10½. No place, no date. On her personal letterhead to Mrs. Ernest Robowski, Michigan City, Indiana. Begins: "Dear Friend". In full: "Thank you so much for

    Sale Price $396.00

    $440.00

  • KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1935  - HFSID 264914
    KATE SMITH - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/13/1935 - HFSID 264914
    KATE SMITH. TLS: "Kate Smith", 1p, 7x10. No place, 1935 December 13. On her personal pictorial letterhead to Mr. James R. Leech, Jr., Washington, D.C. In full: "Replying

    Sale Price $396.00

    $440.00

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