Mayor Carl B. Stokes Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles

CARL B. STOKES. Photograph inscribed and signed: "Best wishes to/Danny Franklin/Carl B Stokes" as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. B/w, 8¼x10. Carl Burton Stokes (1927-1996) made history when he was elected Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, becoming the first Black Mayor of a large American city.

CARL STOKES The first Black Mayor of a major American city. Philatelic Envelope signed: "Carl B Stokes", 6½x3¾. Honoring the 150th Anniversary of Ohio Statehood, postmarked Chillicothe, Ohio, March 2, 1953, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Chillicothe was the state's first capital.

CARL B. STOKES Prominent black mayor sends letter of thanks to admirer Typed letter signed: "Carl B. Stokes" in black felt tip. 1 page, 6¾x7½. Written on personal City of Cleveland letterhead. May 27, 1968. Cleveland, Ohio. In full: "Dear Mr.

TENNIS: RFK PRO-CELEBRITY TOURNAMENT. Illustrated Program signed on the cover by JOHN KENNEDY JR., TED KENNEDY, ETHEL KENNEDY, DUSTIN HOFFMAN, CARL STOKES, JOHN HAVLICEK, BOBBY RIGGS, DAVE