William L. Shirer Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM L. SHIRER
Born: February 23, 1904 in Chicago, Illinois
Died: December 28, 1993 in Boston, Massachusetts
William Lawrence Shirer (February 23, 1904 - December 28, 1993) was an esteemed American journalist and war correspondent, known for his groundbreaking historical work, "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich."
Shirer began his journalism career in the 1920s, first with the Chicago Tribune and later as a foreign correspondent in Europe for the Universal News Service. During this time, he covered notable stories such as Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March in India in 1930. However, his most prominent role was that of a CBS radio broadcaster in pre-World War II Europe, working closely with esteemed journalist Edward R. Murrow. Shirer's broadcasts from Berlin, providing firsthand accounts of Adolf Hitler's rise to power, gave American audiences an invaluable perspective on the unfolding events in Nazi Germany. His on-the-ground reportage culminated in the 1941 work "Berlin Diary," which chronicled his experiences and observations in the tumultuous years from 1934 to 1941.
In the post-war years, Shirer transitioned to a career in writing. His magnum opus, "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" (1960), provided a detailed account of Nazi Germany based on captured Nazi documents, personal experience, and other sources. This landmark work received the National Book Award and is still considered an essential read on the subject.
Shirer began his journalism career in the 1920s, first with the Chicago Tribune and later as a foreign correspondent in Europe for the Universal News Service. During this time, he covered notable stories such as Mahatma Gandhi's Salt March in India in 1930. However, his most prominent role was that of a CBS radio broadcaster in pre-World War II Europe, working closely with esteemed journalist Edward R. Murrow. Shirer's broadcasts from Berlin, providing firsthand accounts of Adolf Hitler's rise to power, gave American audiences an invaluable perspective on the unfolding events in Nazi Germany. His on-the-ground reportage culminated in the 1941 work "Berlin Diary," which chronicled his experiences and observations in the tumultuous years from 1934 to 1941.
In the post-war years, Shirer transitioned to a career in writing. His magnum opus, "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" (1960), provided a detailed account of Nazi Germany based on captured Nazi documents, personal experience, and other sources. This landmark work received the National Book Award and is still considered an essential read on the subject.
1989-The-Nightmare-Years (Writer), 1951-The-Magic-Face (in person), 1968-The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-Third-Reich (Writer), 1972-Erinnerungen-an-einen-Sommer-in-Berlin (in person), 1968-The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-Third-Reich (in person), 1960-Winston-Churchill:-The-Valiant-Years (Writer)
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WILLIAM L. SHIRER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 312577Photograph of journalist William L. Shirer, signed "William L. Shirer". Captioned in lower margin, taken by Clemens Kalischer. Shirer is known for The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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WILLIAM L. SHIRER - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 55738Photograph signed by "William L. Shirer", "Conrad Richter", and "Randall Jarrell", each holding their respective National Book Award-winning books. Shirer's The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, Richter's The Waters of Kronos, and Jarrell's The Woman at the Washington Zoo are represented.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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WILLIAM L. SHIRER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/05/1982 - HFSID 160022Letter typed and signed by William L. Shirer as "Bill," dated April 5, 1982, addressed to Anne Edwards, President of the Authors Guild. In it, Shirer expresses gratitude for a note regarding council membership and mentions attendance at future meetings.
Price: $260.00
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RAY BRADBURY - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 172339First Day Cover signed by six authors, including "Ray Bradbury," "Peter Benchley," "Wm Manchester," "Norman Mailer," "William L. Shirer," and "Love Barbara Cartland." Postmarked January 11, 1986, honoring novelist Jack London.
Price: $380.00
