Wilbur D. Mills Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILBUR D. MILLS
Born: May 24, 1909 in Kensett, Arkansas
Died: May 03, 1992 in Searcy, Arkansas
Wilbur Daigh Mills (1909-1992) represented Arkansas in the US House of Representatives from 1939 to 1977. He chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee for 18 years (1957-1975), longer than anyone else in history. Mills was considered Congress' principal tax expert, and his support was crucial to passage of the Medicare bill. Mills sought the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972. In 1974, when Mills was stopped for drunk driving in Washington, stripper Fanne Foxe, "the Argentine firecracker," dashed from his car and leaped into the Tidal Basin. Re-elected despite this scandal, Mills wrote a finish to his career by appearing on stage with Foxe at a Boston burlesque and then giving a press conference in her dressing room. Pleading alcoholism, Mills retired from Congress. When he sobered up, Mills redeemed himself by becoming a national advocate and fund-raiser for treatment of substance abuse. The Wilbur Mills Treatment Center is named for him.
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WILBUR D. MILLS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 34637Card. Signed in black ink with the inscription "Wilbur D Mills" and a typed caption above. Wilbur Mills, a prominent Arkansas Congressman and House Ways and Means Committee chair, was notable for his role in Medicare legislation and advocacy for substance abuse treatment.Price: $80.00
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WILBUR D. MILLS - AUTOGRAPH 09/12/1974 - HFSID 34640Wilbur Mills signed a 5x3 card on September 12, 1974, with the inscription "Wilbur D. Mills." The typed caption notes that the signature is for autograph purposes only. Mills, a prominent US Congressman, was involved in a notable scandal shortly after this signing.
Price: $80.00
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WILBUR D. MILLS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 34636Photograph signed by Wilbur Mills as a Member of Congress, featuring the inscription "Wilbur Mills/M.C.". Mills, a key figure in U.S. tax legislation and Medicare, served in Congress from 1939 to 1977, and became a national advocate for substance abuse treatment.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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WILBUR D. MILLS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/25/1963 - HFSID 34638Typed letter signed by Wilbur Mills, dated July 25, 1963, on Congressional stationery. Mills addresses Barbara L. Stephens, mentioning the return of a signed TIME magazine cover. He is recognized for his long tenure in Congress and contributions to Medicare.
Price: $140.00
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WILBUR D. MILLS - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/28/1967 - HFSID 321443Letter signed by Wilbur Daigh Mills, typed on personal U.S. Senate letterhead, expressing thanks in response to a letter. Dated December 28, 1967, and signed "Wilbur Mills" in blue ink. Contains historical context regarding Mills’ career.
Price: $140.00
