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Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund signed twice by James "Rip" Brown, dated June 12, 1946. Document grants exclusive rights for reproducing his name and likeness on stamps. Brown's acting career includes roles in Going My Way and Rin Tin Tin.

Seating chart for the 1997 Wimbledon Championships is signed by Jack Kramer/Mens Singles Champion 1947 and Ted Schroeder/Mens Singles Champion 1949 in black ink. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of Kramer's 1947 win at Wimbledon.

Consent form authorizing the Motion Picture Relief Fund, signed twice by Willard Parker with the inscriptions "Willard Parker" and "Here's to you!/Willard Parker", and also signed by Duncan Cassell, dated February 27, 1947.

Contract signed by William T. Tilden 2nd for a movie titled AGELESS WOMEN, dated October 23, 1924. Document details his agreement with Worthy Pictures, Inc., stipulating his salary of $1,500 per week. Tilden, a tennis champion, is noted for his achievements.