Lee de Forest Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

LEE DE FOREST

Born: August 26, 1873 in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Died: June 30, 1961 in Hollywood, California

Biography

Lee de Forest (1863-1961) patented more than 300 inventions in wireless telegraphy, radio telephony, sound-on-film talking pictures, high-speed facsimile transmission, television, radiotherapy and related areas. One of his most important inventions was the triode Audion vacuum tube (patented in 1907) that was used in radios and televisions. The inventor demonstrated his discovery on January 20, 1910 with a broadcast of a live performance from New York City's Metropolitan Opera. By inventing the three-element vacuum tube, de Forest established the technology for all future telecommunication inventions, especially radio and television. He titled his autobiography, Father of Radio, but de Forest did not generally receive that recognition.

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1927-Westminster-Glee-Singers (Producer), 1927-Harry-and-Max-Nesbitt (Producer), 1927-The-Antidote (Producer), 1927-Syncopation-and-Song (Producer), 1926-Gwen-Farrar (Producer), 1926-Marie-Lloyd-Jr. (Producer), 1926-Santa-Claus (Producer), 1926-The-Flat-Charleston (Producer), 1926-The-Whistler (Producer), 1926-Cuban-Sound-Documentary (Producer), 1926-Brooke-Johns-and-Goodee-Montgomery (Producer), 1925-Helen-Lewis-and-Her-All-Girl-Jazz-Syncopators (Producer), 1925-Paul-Specht-Musical-Number (Producer), 1925-Roger-Wolfe-Kahn-Musical-Number (Producer), 1924-President-Coolidge,-Taken-on-the-White-House-Grounds (Producer), 1924-Franklin-D.-Roosevelt-Speech (Producer), 1924-George-Jessel (Producer), 1924-The-Jubilee-Four (Producer), 1923-Adolph-Zukor-Introduces-Phonofilm (Producer), 1923-Eva-Puck-and-Sammy-White (Producer), 1923-Weber-and-Fields (Producer), 1923-Lillian-Powell-Bubble-Dance (Producer), 1923-Love's-Old-Sweet-Song (Producer), 1923-Lincoln,-the-Man-of-the-People (Producer), 1923-Phonofilm (Producer), 1922-Casey-at-the-Bat (Producer), 1921-Flying-Jenny-Airplane (Producer), 1927-Syncopation-and-Song (Director), 1926-Cuban-Sound-Documentary (Director), 1925-Helen-Lewis-and-Her-All-Girl-Jazz-Syncopators (Director), 1925-Paul-Specht-Musical-Number (Director), 1924-President-Coolidge,-Taken-on-the-White-House-Grounds (Director), 1924-Franklin-D.-Roosevelt-Speech (Director), 1924-George-Jessel (Director), 1924-The-Jubilee-Four (Director), 1923-Eva-Puck-and-Sammy-White (Director), 1923-Weber-and-Fields (Director), 1923-Lillian-Powell-Bubble-Dance (Director), 1923-Phonofilm (Director), 1922-Casey-at-the-Bat (Director), 1921-Flying-Jenny-Airplane (Director), 1921-Flying-Jenny-Airplane (Cinematographer), 1927-Syncopation-and-Song (Cinematographer), 1926-The-Flat-Charleston (Cinematographer), 1925-Helen-Lewis-and-Her-All-Girl-Jazz-Syncopators (Cinematographer), 1924-President-Coolidge,-Taken-on-the-White-House-Grounds (Cinematographer), 1924-Franklin-D.-Roosevelt-Speech (Cinematographer), 1924-The-Jubilee-Four (Cinematographer), 1923-Eva-Puck-and-Sammy-White (Cinematographer), 1923-Weber-and-Fields (Cinematographer), 1923-La-chauve-souris (Producer), 1923-La-chauve-souris (Director), 1928-Ain't-She-Sweet (Producer), 1927-Elga-Collins-the-Versatile-Entertainer (Producer), 1927-Dandy-George-and-Rosie (Producer), 1927-Harry-Shalson-the-Popular-Entertainer (Producer), 1927-I-Don't-Care-What-You-Used-to-Be (Producer), 1926-Alvin-and-Kelvin-Keech (Producer), 1926-Ethel-Hook (Producer), 1926-The-Houston-Sisters (Producer), 1926/II-The-Sheik-of-Araby (Producer), 1926-Billy-Merson-Singing-Desdemona (Producer), 1926-The-Radio-Franks (Producer), 1926-Al-Herman (Producer), 1924-Robert-LaFollette-Campaign-Speech (Producer), 1923-A-Few-Moments-with-Eddie-Cantor,-Star-of-'Kid-Boots' (Producer), 1923-Cohen-on-the-Telephone (Producer), 1923-Conchita-Piquer (Producer), 1923-Fannie-Ward (Producer), 1923-Noble-Sissle-and-Eubie-Blake (Producer), 1923-Rigoletto,-Act-Two (Producer), 1923-Stringed-Harmony (Producer), 1923-Henry-Cass-Demonstration-Film (Producer), 1923-Eubie-Blake-Plays-His-Fantasy-on-Swanee-River (Producer), 1921-Barking-Dog (Producer), 1926-Alvin-and-Kelvin-Keech (Director), 1926-Ethel-Hook (Director), 1924-Robert-LaFollette-Campaign-Speech (Director), 1923-A-Few-Moments-with-Eddie-Cantor,-Star-of-'Kid-Boots' (Director), 1923-Cohen-on-the-Telephone (Director), 1923-Conchita-Piquer (Director), 1923-Fannie-Ward (Director), 1923-Rigoletto,-Act-Two (Director), 1923-Stringed-Harmony (Director), 1923-Henry-Cass-Demonstration-Film (Director), 1921-Barking-Dog (Director), 1926-Alvin-and-Kelvin-Keech (Cinematographer), 1926-Ethel-Hook (Cinematographer), 1926-The-Radio-Franks (Cinematographer), 1924-Robert-LaFollette-Campaign-Speech (Cinematographer), 1923-Conchita-Piquer (Cinematographer), 1923-Fannie-Ward (Cinematographer), 1923-Stringed-Harmony (Cinematographer), 1927-Farewell-Message-of-Mr.-Levine-and-Captain-Hinchcliffe,-Just (Producer), 1927-Farewell-Message-of-Mr.-Levine-and-Captain-Hinchcliffe,-Just (Cinematographer), 1928-Mirth-and-Magic (Producer), 1927-Charles-A.-Lindbergh (Producer), 1927-The-Lard-Song (Producer), 1927-Arthur-Roberts (Producer), 1927-Frivolous-Fragments (Producer), 1927-Norah-Blaney (Producer), 1927-Teddy-Brown (Producer), 1927-The-Actors'-Squad (Producer), 1927-To-See-If-My-Dreams-Come-True (Producer), 1926-I-Want-a-Pie-with-a-Plum-In (Producer), 1926-Knee-Deep-in-Daisies (Producer), 1926/II-Sweet-Adeline (Producer), 1925-Swanee-River (Producer), 1925-Gloria-Swanson-Dialogue (Producer), 1924-Abraham-Lincoln (Producer), 1924-Raymond-Hitchcock-Sketch (Producer), 1923-A-Musical-Monologue (Producer), 1923-Sextet-from-Lucia-di-Lammermoor (Producer), 1927-Charles-A.-Lindbergh (Director), 1927-To-See-If-My-Dreams-Come-True (Director), 1925-Gloria-Swanson-Dialogue (Director), 1924-Raymond-Hitchcock-Sketch (Director), 1923-A-Musical-Monologue (Director), 1923-Sextet-from-Lucia-di-Lammermoor (Director), 1922-Gloria-Swanson-and-Thomas-Meighan (Director), 1927-Teddy-Brown (Cinematographer), 1927-The-Actors'-Squad (Cinematographer), 1927-To-See-If-My-Dreams-Come-True (Cinematographer), 1925-Gloria-Swanson-Dialogue (Cinematographer), 1923-A-Musical-Monologue (Cinematographer), 1991-Empire-of-the-Air:-The-Men-Who-Made-Radio (Other), 1923-Noble-Sissle-and-Eubie-Blake-Sing-Snappy-Songs (Cinematographer), 1922-Lee-DeForest (Cinematographer), 1922-Marie-Rappold (Cinematographer), 1922-Songs-of-Yesterday (Cinematographer), 1922-Songs-of-Yesterday (in person), 1922-Lee-DeForest (in person), 2007-The-Dawn-of-Sound:-How-Movies-Learned-to-Talk (Other), 1928-Mr.-George-Mozart-the-Famous-Comedian (Producer), 1928/II-Almost-a-Gentleman (Producer), 1927-George-Bernard-Shaw (Producer), 1927-George-Jackley,-the-Indignant-Comedian-in-a-Doggy-Ditty (Producer), 1927-John-Citizen's-Lament (Producer), 1927-Mark-Griver-and-His-Scottish-Revellers (Producer), 1927-Sensations-of-1927 (Producer), 1926-Alma-Barnes-the-Internationally-Famous-Mimic (Producer), 1926-Betty-Chester-the-Well-Known-Co-Optimist-Star (Producer), 1926-I-Can't-Take-You-Out-of-My-Dreams (Producer), 1926-Julius-Caesar (Producer), 1926-Nervo-and-Knox (Producer), 1926-The-Man-in-the-Street (Producer), 1926-Thorpe-Bates (Producer), 1926-When-That-Yiddisher-Band-Played-an-Irish-Tune (Producer), 1926-Sidney-Bernstein-Welcomes-Phonofilm (Producer), 1926-Dick-Henderson (Producer), 1926-Joe-Termini-the-Somnolent-Melodist (Producer), 1926-My-Old-Kentucky-Home (Producer), 1926-Bleak-House (Producer), 1926-Jack-Pearl-and-Ben-Bard (Producer), 1925-Chauncey-Depew (Producer), 1924-Five-Minutes-with-Al-Smith (Producer), 1924-John-W.-Davis-Campaign-Speech (Producer), 1924-Sonia-Serova-Dancers (Producer), 1923-A-Boston-Star:-Borrah-Minevitch (Producer), 1923-Ben-Bernie-and-All-the-Lads (Producer), 1923-Charles-Ross-Taggart (Producer), 1923-Noble-Sissle-and-Eubie-Blake-Sing-Snappy-Songs (Producer), 1923-Sammy-Fain-and-Artie-Dunn (Producer), 1922-Lee-DeForest (Producer), 1922-Marie-Rappold (Producer), 1922-Songs-of-Yesterday (Producer), 1927-George-Bernard-Shaw (Director), 1926-Alma-Barnes-the-Internationally-Famous-Mimic (Director), 1926-Sidney-Bernstein-Welcomes-Phonofilm (Director), 1926-Dick-Henderson (Director), 1926-Bleak-House (Director), 1926-Jack-Pearl-and-Ben-Bard (Director), 1925-Chauncey-Depew (Director), 1924-Five-Minutes-with-Al-Smith (Director), 1924-John-W.-Davis-Campaign-Speech (Director), 1924-Sonia-Serova-Dancers (Director), 1923-A-Boston-Star:-Borrah-Minevitch (Director), 1923-Ben-Bernie-and-All-the-Lads (Director), 1923-Charles-Ross-Taggart (Director), 1923-Noble-Sissle-and-Eubie-Blake-Sing-Snappy-Songs (Director), 1923-Sammy-Fain-and-Artie-Dunn (Director), 1922-Lee-DeForest (Director), 1922-Marie-Rappold (Director), 1922-Songs-of-Yesterday (Director), 1927-George-Bernard-Shaw (Cinematographer), 1926-Thorpe-Bates (Cinematographer), 1926-Jack-Pearl-and-Ben-Bard (Cinematographer), 1924-Five-Minutes-with-Al-Smith (Cinematographer), 1924-John-W.-Davis-Campaign-Speech (Cinematographer), 1923-A-Boston-Star:-Borrah-Minevitch (Cinematographer)

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LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH 05/03/1924 - HFSID 155633

Signature from Lee de Forest, dated "May 3, 1924", is found on a card. De Forest, known for over 300 inventions including the vacuum tube, contributed significantly to broadcasting. His autobiography is titled Father of Radio.

Price: $300.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/22/1931 - HFSID 202330

Letter signed by Lee de Forest, dated February 22, 1931, in Los Angeles, expresses his pleasure in providing his autograph for the recipient's five sons. The letter discusses his hopes for their future and is signed with the name "Lee de Forest."

Price: $700.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 03/26/1947 - HFSID 55262

Letter signed by Lee de Forest, thanking Mr. Roe for tear-sheets from the A.I.E.E. meeting, dated March 26, 1947. Mentioning a future address change, the letter highlights de Forest's contributions to wireless communication and television.

Price: $900.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/23/1956 - HFSID 32063

Letter signed by Lee de Forest, dated January 23, 1956, addressing Joe Kraus. It includes a personal message expressing hope for Kraus's work in electronics. De Forest is recognized as the "Father of Radio," holding over 300 patents.

Sale Price $275.00

$340.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/14/1932 - HFSID 31898

Autograph note signed by Lee de Forest on a card, dated March 14, 1932, addressed to a fan. The note reads, "To Albert J. Wilkinson./'Yours for better Radio programs!'" De Forest is known for his significant contributions to radio and television technology.

Price: $340.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/04/1930 - HFSID 271578

Autograph note signed by Lee de Forest reads "To Master Jimmy Timbers/With good wishes,/Lee de Forest", dated in pencil on verso as "11-4-1940". De Forest is known for his significant contributions to radio and television technology.

Sale Price $275.00

$340.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 11/05/1933 - HFSID 112640

Card signed by Lee de Forest includes the inscription "Thanks for good wishes". The autograph note is addressed to Melvyn R. Jarvis, highlighting de Forest's contributions to inventions in radio and television.

Price: $340.00
LEE DE FOREST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 286439

Sentiment signed by Lee de Forest reads, "Very sincerely/Lee de Forest", on a small slip with a printed caption. De Forest, known for his significant contributions to radio and television, patented over 300 inventions throughout his career.

Price: $280.00
LEE DE FOREST - COLLECTION WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 90304

Letter signed by Lee de Forest, written on December 2, 1958, discussing his inventions and sending a photograph, along with a signed photograph inscribed to Albert Jeffrey Sr. Both items reflect de Forest's contributions to radio and television.

Price: $1,800.00
LEE DE FOREST - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 51571

Document signed by Lee de Forest, expressing his support for the Bricker Amendment. He signs below a typed pledge stating, "I am supporting the Bricker Amendment and urge you to do so also." The document highlights his political interest.

Price: $450.00
LEE DE FOREST - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/06/1954 - HFSID 251715

Document signed by Lee de Forest in 1954 grants Ken Murray permission to photograph him and record his voice for the TV series Where Were You?. Signed in blue ink, the document is dated April 6, 1954, and is on letterhead of Ken Murray Enterprises.

Price: $450.00
LEE DE FOREST - INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED - HFSID 101549

Photograph inscribed to a fan with best wishes by Lee de Forest, signed with the inscription, "To Albert De Pippo,/with my sincere best wishes,/Lee de Forest." De Forest was known for his numerous inventions in radio and television technology.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
LEE DE FOREST - TELEGRAM UNSIGNED 04/09/1955 - HFSID 251719

Telegram from Lee de Forest, unsigned, dated April 9, 1955, expresses gratitude for "Your tribute to my work." Addressed to Ken Murray, it includes a personal message praising the recipient's work. De Forest is known for inventing the vacuum tube.

Price: $120.00
LEE DE FOREST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 45732

Typed letter signed: "Lee de Forest", dated May 26, 1925, expresses appreciation for a poster painting and encloses his autograph. The letter is from De Forest Phonofilms, highlighting de Forest's significant contributions to technology, including the vacuum tube.

Sale Price $325.00

$400.00
LEE DE FOREST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1909 - HFSID 47123

Letter signed by Lee de Forest expressing his lack of interest in contributing to the Luzac memorial. Dated April 14, 1909, it mentions his willingness to contribute to a memorial for Jesse de Forest instead.

Price: $450.00
LEE DE FOREST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/16/1930 - HFSID 295405

Typed letter signed by Lee de Forest, dated April 16, 1930, addressing Mr. John W. Hughes. Discussing the subject of true character and greatness, he mentions possibly expressing his views in the future. Letterhead from General Talking Pictures Corporation.

Sale Price $425.00

$500.00
LEE DE FOREST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/25/1945 - HFSID 174417

Typed letter signed by Lee De Forest, dated May 25, 1945, thanking the Pony Express for allowing him to autograph a photograph. Addressed to Theresa José, expressing pride in having his photograph displayed at their location.

Sale Price $375.00

$450.00
LEE DE FOREST - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 11/29/1956 - HFSID 272518

Letter signed by Lee de Forest, dated November 29, 1956, addressed to Carl Haverlin. Expressing concern over a missed meeting in Chicago and inviting correspondence, it reflects de Forest's significant contributions to radio and broadcasting.

Price: $450.00