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To his good friend, Beryl Harold Levy [made the philosophy of law his special field.] “My dear Dr. Levy: Caring as I do for scholarship, you will have some measure of the way I feel about your desire to dedicate your new book to me. But I must content myself with the simple word that I feel honored. Of course I am eager to see your book, but I shall wait until it comes to me in its appropriate and final garb. When Court is in session, one is largely a prisoner, and, in addition, I have had a bad back that practically eliminates free time and energy. And so I regret much not to be able to see you. Very sincerely yours, Felix Frankfurter.”
FRANKFURTER, FELIX . (1882 -1965) Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Typed Letter Signed, on “Supreme Court” Stationery, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 1940.
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ROBINSON, EDWARD G. (1893-1979) Romanian-born naturalized American actor, made famous in Hollywood by playing gangsters (“Little Caesar”, 1930) in early talking movies. This fine character actor, who had an unforgettable face and a much-imitated “wise-guy” voice and attitude, made 90 films in his prolific career.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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This is an agreement between George Abbott and RKO Pictures, related to screen rights for "The Fall Guy", a play written by Abbott. It is typewritten in the legal format of the day on legal-size typing paper formed into a folded booklet with a blue cover and punched holes on one side for entering into a binder. There are corrections and amendations in black pen and it is notarized by RKO and fully signed by George Abbott, James Gleason, representatives of the Shubert Theatre Organization and RKO Productions, Inc. It gives a great insight for theatre buffs into the workings of the entertainment community in New York at the time.
ABBOTT, GEORGE. (1887-1995) American theatre producer,and director, playwright, screenwriter, and film director and producer whose career spanned more than seven decades. Abbott first appeared as an actor on Broadway in The Misleading Lady in 1913. While acting in several plays in New York City, he began to write, with his first successful play being The Fall Guy (1925). He worked in Hollywood as a writer and director while continuing with his theatre work. Among those who crossed paths with Abbott early in their careers are Desi Arnaz, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Leonard Bernstein, Julie Styne, Bob Fosse, Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Liza Minelli. His collaborations included "The Pajama Game", Damn Yankees", and "Fiorello".
Document Signed, 10 pp., New York, New York, March 1, 1930.
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Adams signed in full using black marker on verso of his well known image titled, "Surf and Rocks, Timber Cove, California."
ADAMS, ANSEL EASTON. (1902–1984) American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West and primarily Yosemite National Park.
Signature on verso of black and white postcard photograph, n.p., n.d.
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He discusses photography in reply to his correspondent's letter. "Your questions are difficult to answer simply! You must define 'abstract'. I think there can be no Abstract photograph (ex1/2ect [sic] the Photogram). I prefer to think of the term 'Extract'...The question really is: do we communicate with others. or really just talk to ourselves? I think 95% of contemporary art is simply talking to ourselves; reaffirming the 'cult' or tribal relationships. I personally feel that the expression of subconscious feelings, etc., is only valid when such expression really touches others and contributes something to their understanding. Very little photography does this, I am afraid...True communication requires more than just creating an image in the minds[sic] eye, and then producing it as a print! No matter what this image means to you, it does not have essential value unless it can create a sense of elevation and comprehension of the realities of the world and of the spirit on the part of the spactator [sic]. Here is where the study of the human situation is as important...than [sic] the study of photography....We make hundreds of...photographers [sic] that say precisely nothing of real human importance...." He signs in full above his typed name, "Ansel Adams." With holograph corrections.
ADAMS, ANSEL EASTON. (1902–1984) American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West and primarily Yosemite National Park.
Typed Letter Signed, on printed personal stationery, 8vo, Los Angeles, Oct. 25, 1966.
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The cover of this rare menu is illustrated with a large nature scene photograph by Adams called "The Grizzly Giant” in Yosemite National Park. On the adjoining back cover is printed a lengthy description of the image. Signed below this description, “Ansel Adams."
ADAMS, ANSEL. (1902-1984). American photographer best remembered for his photographs of the High Sierras and Yosemite Valley, emphasized conservation of nature.
Original 8vo menu from “The Ahwahnee” restaurant, Yosemite National Park, January 1, 1939.
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AGNEW, SPIRO. (1918-96) The thirty-ninth Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard M. Nixon, and the fifty-fifth Governor of Maryland. He is most famous for his resignation in 1973 after he was charged with the crime of tax evasion. He is also noted for his quick rise in politics - going in six years from County Executive to Vice President
Autograph Quotation unsigned, 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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ALLYSON, JUNE. (b. 1917) and STEWART, JAMES (1918-1989). American Actors.
Photograph Signed 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Ornately printed in the center of this ornate document is the following, “The Philomathic Society of Paris, during its session of April 30, 1808, welcomed, as one of its correspondents, Mr. Girard, Professor at the Imperial Veterinary School at Alfort.” Signed on the lower half of this document, “Aquebert-Montbret, President” and below the President, “A. Ampère, Secretary.”
AMPERE, ANDRE-MARIE. (1775-1836). French physicist and mathematician who is generally credited as one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism. The SI unit of measurement of electric current, the ampere, is named after him.
Magnificent Manuscript and Printed Document Signed, oblong folio, with attractive borders and red wax seal, Paris, during its session of April 30, 1808.
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ARENDT, HANNAH. (1906-75) German political theorist.
Typed Letter Signed, in German, two pages on one 4to sheet of printed personalized stationery, New York City, December 8, 1970.
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Pictured on the cover with his trumpet to his mouth, he has signed boldly across the second inside page which faces another printed image of the influential musician. The page on which he has signed begins in English, "Hello Satchmo." Armstrong's band was the All Stars. The following musicians have signed near their printed photos: Arvel Shaw, Billy Kyle, Danny Barcelona, and Tyree Glenn have also signed though he is not pictured. The next to last page of the program refers to his famous version of "Hello Dolly," and the last page or inside back cover shows Armstrong playing his trumpet against a background of newspapers clippings. A fine souvenir commemorating this great jazz musician's international fame.
ARMSTRONG, LOUIS. (1901-71). Foremost American jazz musician.
Signed program from a performance in Brezen, in the former Czechoslovakia, in 1965.
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He writes to "Georg" regarding a review. "I was still too moved by what you wrote about me in your article, which I had read just then. Your text is tight, multi-faceted and brilliant. Beautiful the sentence:'mountain ranges, islands, cloudy skies and starry nights are all forms in random constellations.' What is attributed to these forms raises the spirit of their [elixir] to mountain range-spirit, island-spirit, starry night-spirit…." He thanks Georg and signs, "Hans Arp."
ARP, HANS [JEAN] . (1886-1966) German-French sculptor, painter, poet and abstract artist in other media such as torn and pasted paper; founder of Dada in Zurich and part of both the Surrealist and Constructivist movements
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 4to on lined white paper, n.p., September 24, 1957.
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Astaire is standing, full length in a dancing pose in this large image. He is as crisp and polished as usual. Photograph is circa 1975. A wonderful large format dancing pose perfect for display. Signed in the lower right, “Fred Astaire.”
ASTAIRE, FRED . (1899-1987). American actor, dancer and choreographer. Best remembered for his relaxed, exuberant dancing style.
Excellent folio Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d.
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ASTAIRE, FRED. (1899-1987).
Original Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d..
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ASTAIRE, FRED. (1899-1987). Great American dancer and choreographer; ROGERS, GINGER (1911-95). American dancer and actor, best remembered as Astaire's best dancing partner.
Publicity Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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To Harry Chester of the London-based group of the Ornithological Society. “I have had the pleasure of receiving your favor of the 10th of July last, and am particularly gratified by the compliment paid me by the very respectable Society of which you are Secretary. Please tender to the gentlemen whom you represent and accept for yourself especially my grateful acknowledgement of the honor done me. It will always give me pleasure to promote by any opportunity the objects contemplated by the Society.” Beautifully signed, “John Jacob Astor.”
ASTOR, JOHN JACOB . (1763-1848) German born, American multimillionaire. Through lucrative dealings in fur, real estate, and opium, Astor became the first millionaire in the United States.
Manuscript Letter Signed, 4to, New York, September 23, 1837.
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BADEN POWELL ROBERT LORD. (1857-1941) Lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement. Baden-Powell served in the British Army from 1876 until 1910 in India and Africa. In 1899, during the Second Boer War in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the city in the Siege of Mafeking. Several of his military books, written for military reconnaissance and scout training in his African years, were also read by boys. Based on those earlier books, he wrote Scouting for Boys, published in 1908 by Pearson, for youth readership. During writing, he tested his ideas through a camping trip on Brownsea Island with the local Boys' Brigade and sons of his friends that began on 1 August 1907, which is now seen as the beginning of Scouting.
Exceptional long Autograph Letter Signed, 10 sides 8vo., Farleyer House, Aberfeldy, 27th September 1905. With original autograph envelope.
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This letter was sent to Henry Mills Esq. In Buffalo, NY, and reads, "Dear Sir, If the specimens of natural history, which you offer to send through the mail are dry, I do not see how the post-master can refuse them; if they are wet, or in alcohol, it would be contrary to regulation. We will take great pleasure in forwarding to destination anything of this kind that you may send us, on condition of receiving a similar series for the Natural Museum….” Signed in full, “ Spencer Baird”. With the holograph Stamped Envelope with printed address of Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
BAIRD, SPENCER. (1823-1887) American ornithologist and ichthyologist
Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, on Smithsonian Institution stationery Washington, D.C Feb 9, 1882.
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Lucy and Desi have signed under their names printed in white Their signatures are dark against their clothing. Lucy has inscribed, "To...Lucy," and Desi has signed, "Desi."
BALL, LUCILLE AND DESI ARNAZ. Lucille Ball (1911-1989). American comedian and actress, model, film and television executive. Desi Arnaz (1917-86). Cuban born American band leader, actor, producer.
Signed Publicity Photograph of the couple, 8vo.
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"Dear Ed -- Here are the Xeroxes of the stuff you picked out. Gare has numbered each piece, which could simplify the identification of the ones you want. The 'bonus check' sketch is not included. We are afraid it might rile the wrong people at Disney." Signed "In a hurry, Carl."
BARKS, CARL. (1901-2000). American cartoonist and creator of Scrooge McDuck for the Disney studios.
A.L.S., on yellow lined paper rubber stamped "Carl Barks' UNCLE SCROOGE McDUCK," 4to, n.p., Aug. 14, 1981.
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BARKS, CARL. (1901-2000). American cartoonist and creator of Scrooge McDuck for the Disney studios.
Color 8vo "Happy Holidays" card depicting three members of Carl Barks' studio, including Carl Barks. Signed, "Carl Barks" in the white portion under the "Happy Holidays." Also signed by "Bill and Kathy."
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This Post Card shows his painting “Youth”, signed, “Will Barnet” in black pen.
BARNET, WILL. (b.1911) American artist known for his paintings, watercolors, drawings, and prints depicting the human figure and animals, both in casual scenes of daily life and in transcendent dreamlike worlds.
Signed Post Card Reproduction, 4to, n.p., Mar 19, 80, n.p. Signed stamps collection, 4to,n.p., May 6, 1979.
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This is an inscription by Barth to a friend. He has written in black pen across the middle of this 8vo notepaper, "For D.W. - For whom is the funhouse fun?" Underneath he has signed in full, "John Barth 9/15/80".
BARTH, JOHN SIMMONS. ( b. 1930) American novelist and short-story writer, known for the postmodernist and metafictive quality of his work.
Autograph Note Signed, 8vo, n.p., September 15, 1980.
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Barton writes to Miss Kensel on various matters of Red Cross business. “Like yourself, I am too hurried to do more than make a visible sign of life…. Mrs. G[itterman] is a Smith College girl—her husband a Harvard. They have taken up their work with all the earnestness of ‘Settlement’ girls—have various branches and affiliations—one of which has been first aid…They have done earnest work…They seem delighted with your work, especially the textbook and the little book…Mrs. Gitterman … says ‘Please tell the Boston officers that I am a Smith College girl and that isn’t far from them.’ I think they will open the Washington door…I am so anxious to see that Report I can hear the true ring of it already….” Signed, “Clara Barton”.
BARTON, CLARA. (1821–1912) American teacher and humanitarian best known for organizing the American Red Cross.
Autograph Letter Signed, 4 pp 8vo, Glen Echo , May 5, 1906.
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To Mr. Wells, “I send you a scrap of a letter from Genl. Albert Van Schelle of Brussels, Belgium. The Genl. is doubtless one of, if not the leading Red Cross man of Belgium for active work. He was sent by Belgium to study the Red Cross work in the Cuban War and came direct to me in Santiago and remained some months, and finished by selecting one of my accomplished young lady assistants for a wife…The General desired to introduce some important business into Cuba, if feasible and wishes me to aid in the forwarding of his Communications which I have done…You will observe that I am always ‘President’ to the General—and he would be glad to hear through you that I could not be allowed to remain otherwise, and that it is the intention that the future shall outdo the past. The General, on leaving for home, would not accept his introduction to President McKinley and the cabinet from anyone but me—’His President,’ and I had that pleasure….” Signed, "Clara Barton".
BARTON, CLARA. (1821–1912) American teacher and humanitarian best known for organizing the American Red Cross.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 4pp, Oxford, November 29, 1905.
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A late, long letter by the great humanitarian writing to former secretary Mary Kensel. "I believe I have gotten where I can speak, and continue to, without backsliding every other day...I have thought of you all, so full of business and pushing on...and our precious V.P. is buried in business! All but slow me have seemed to be working to some purpose...Miss Jennings has been, and gone, she is very busy with getting out what will be her first book. She will have a beautiful volume on Lincoln. There is such pressure brought to bear, by the authors of the news organization here in the city, The Children’s Star League, for me to take the Presidency. So much, they thought depended on it...They were altogether such unexceptional people [but] my selfishness and obstinacy gave way a little at least, and I said I would...They were delighted when, in the meeting I told them a little of First Aid and at once declared They were First-Aid to good thoughts for unfortunate children. This is a long scribble but how could I say anything, and say less?". Signed, “Clara Barton”
BARTON, CLARA. (1821-1912) American humanitarian and nurse, best remembered for founding the American Red Cross.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 7pp., Glen Echo, March 28, 1909.
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Dame Bassey has inscribed and signed on light portion of the image in lower left corner, "Best Wishes John Shirley Bassey." She is shown is three-quarter profile close-up similing , ca 1950's."
BASSEY, SHIRLEY. (b. 1937.) Welsh singer, well known in Britain in the 1950's and best known in the US for singing James Bond film theme songs, particularly "Goldfinger."
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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BEATON, CECIL . (1904-80) English photographer and designer
Photograph Signed, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d.
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A casual shoulder-length facial portrait of the smiling saxophonist wearing a casual shirt. Printed on the lower portion of the portrait, "Sidney Bechet, Exclusivité des Disques." Signed in blue ink against a gray background, "Sidney Bechet."
BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). American jazz musician. Known for his great playing of the soprano saxophone. Moved to Paris in the 1940's, where he became a French institution.
Uncommon Signed Photograph, 4to, France, ca 1950's.
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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., 4to, Toronto, October 6, 1951.
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BECHET, SIDNEY. (1897-1959). Great American jazz saxophone player.
A.L.S., long 8vo, n.p., n.d.
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This is a letter from Beery to a friend, on 2 separate sheets. "Hello Lily Dear, (Dear Miss Pomo, Don't forget your promise to show me France on my first visit. Yours, Wally Beery). It was very sweet of you to send me a Christmas card - never knew your address until now so could not thank you - I looked all over Europe for you but could not locate you - you promised to show me France - when are you coming out here - expect to go to New York in a few weeks. Pardon stationery as I am in the dressing room. Finish 'Viva Villa' next week. Best to you, Wally Beery."
BEERY, WALLACE. (1885-1949) Academy award-winning American actor, remembered for his portrayal of Long John Silver in "Treasure Island" (1934) as well as more than 200 other movie roles over a 36-year span.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, on 2 sheets, n.p., n.d.
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In this black and white bust length publicity photograph, he is shown smiling broadly, facing forward. He inscribes and signs with date on his dark suit jacket, "With All good Wishes...Sidor Belarsky."
BELARSKY, SIDOR. (1898-1975). Ukrainian born singer and interpreter of classic cantorial music, Yiddish folk songs and Hebrew songs from Israel.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., October 1947.
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BELLOWS, GEORGE. (1882-1925). American painter and lithographer. Bellows belongs to the second generation of Social Realist painters, now known as the Ash Can school and was part of the famed Armory show.
Superb Autograph Letter Signed, on "146 East Nineteenth Street" stationery, 8vo, New York, n.d.
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An angry letter to L. Hefetz, challenging an article by Joseph Frankl. "When the war [WWI] broke out, I, together with Y. Ben-Zvi (we were both students at the University in Constantinople) went to the military commander of Jerusalem, Zecai [?] Bey, with a request to organize a militia to defend the country. The commander agreed, and several tens of young people, among them the author Y. H. Brenner, enlisted and already began military training. But when the matter became known to Jemal pasha, who was then in Damascus, he gave an order to dissolve this unit. I do not know from where he [Frankl] took some document dated April 6. The story took place in the month of September 1914. As for the 'Zion Mule Corps,' we both opposed it (Jabotinsky also opposed it, and did not join Trumpeldor) but there is no truth to his [Frankl's] claim that we opposed the Legion; Ben-Zvi and I founded the American branch of the Legion, as part which we returned to Aretz [Eretz Israel]. I have no knowledge of any German Foreign Ministry documents about Ben-Zvi or me. I have never heard of any and doubt that Frankl has seen them. There is not one bit of truth in the story that through Brandeis we approached . (?) to allow us to return. This is a foolish made-up story. In Constantinople there was no American Ambassador named Elkins. No copy was ever sent to the German Foreign Ministry. And from where Frankl pulled these made-up fairy tales - I do not know. When did this article appear in The Jewish Chronicle? I will send a denial of this made-up nonsense to the newspaper." Signed, "With thanks, D. Ben Gurion."
BEN GURION, DAVID. (1886-1973). Polish-born Israeli politician. Proclaimed independence of Israel in 1948 and became head of the provisional government 1948-49.
Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew, 2 separate pages 8vo (one page shortened), Tel Aviv, Feb 15, 1966. An angry letter to L.
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Ben Zvi writes, "Shalom to you Mr. Zilberberg, A few weeks ago I spoke with Mr. Dobkin and Mr. Shapiro about...and they promised to look into the matter after they receive the (immigration) certificates. I ask you to look into the matter and allow the immigration of the son...." He signs, "With much respect, I. Ben Zvi".
BEN-ZVI, YITZHAK. (1884-1963) Jewish historian, Labor Zionist leader, and the second and longest serving President of Israel.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, in Hebrew, n.p., March 1938.
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Dear Irwin, There is a rather famous picture of Queen Elizabeth which corresponds somewhat to the description of the one your son purchased. I have forgotten the name of the artist but he was undoubtedly one of the fashionable ones of her time. Anyhow, many copies have been made of this painting. It has long been popular. I rather suspect your son bought one of these copies. If you send me a photograph I can probably find out where the original Queen Elizabeth painting hangs. You could not buy it, for sure, for $4,000. I am just about to leave here for sculpture. I expect to be returned to Kansas City (3616 Belleview Ave, K.C. MO) about the middle of December. Why don’t you write me there! Do you still play the piano? Who was that old fairy you studied with in Carthage? I think he came to an unhappy end. I’ve lost his name. Write me a letter about yourself around the first of the new year….” Signs, “Cordially Tom”.
BENTON, THOMAS HART. (1889-1975) American muralist of the Regionalist school. His fluid, almost sculpted paintings showed everyday scenes of the contemporary Midwest especially bucolic images of pre-industrial farmlands.
Autograph Signed Letter, 4to, on personalized stationery,Chilmark, Island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 2, 1965.
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He writes a note on the right lower margin, in pencil, "E. has left for England, means to return for the Summer." Along the left margin he typed his address in red noting that he wants his name spelled, "A. S. Bergmann...." In the typed letter, he refers to Nestor Makhno (1889-1935) a Ukrainian anarchist who lived in Paris. Berkmann writes that, "Nestor is worse off than any of the others...has o ne leg shattered by bullets and cannot do hard work. Other work is not to be found...he has a touch of consumption...." Berkman also mentions fellow anarchist Max Tcherniak or Cherniak. Fragile paper with chips and cracks along two margins not affecting text.
BERKMAN, ALEXANDER. (1870-1936) Russian immigrant who became an American writer, radical anarchist, and would-be assassin. Berkman was a leading member of the anarchist movement. He was the lover and close associate of Emma Goldman, a Lithuanian-born anarchist with whom he collaborated frequently and organized civil rights and anti-war campaigns.
Autograph Note, Unsigned, on Typed Letter Unsigned, folio, Paris, March 5, 1925.
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Signed Printed Christmas Card from Imaginary Promenades in Italy, was sent to Arlond Weissberger with all good wishes for a Marry Christmas and New Year. Signed, “Arnold from E.B.” L. Arnold Weissberger (1907-1981) American theatrical lawyer who represented many prominent artists and theatrical personalities. He was Eugene Berman's friend and attorney.
BERMAN, EUGENE. (1899-1972) Russian born American artist, theatre and opera designer, and collector. Between 1922 and 1957 he lived and worked in the United States. In 1957 he moved to Rome where he resided until his death in 1972. As a designer he is primarily known for his designs for American Ballet Theatre's Romeo and Juliet and Giselle, and for the Metropolitan Opera's Don Giovanni, La Forza del Destino, Othello, Rigoletto, and The Barber of Seville.
Signed Printed Card. 8vo, 1956, n.p.
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He writes a substantial letter relating some of his films to racial tensions of the mid 1950s and also addresses the quality of his own films. To Kathryn Buchman. In part, "Sweetheart, about your line 'it would be sad, especially now with all the racial problems at their peak, to think only in terms of violence' Do you really think that violence is what we are thinking about. It is the last thing on our minds. We have eliminated 98% of the violence from the book. Our greatest desire…from the inception of this project…has been to further the cause of the black in the world. We felt we had done a good job of this in "Blackboard" and I have felt it about others of my films often. For example on my wall is hanging a citation given to me by a negro organization (in 1945) which reads as follows "The Interracial Film and Radio Guild proudly presents this unity scroll to PSB for his outstanding contribution to universal understanding thru the medium of motion pictures by production of the film Dragon Seed". I have never stopped trying to do some good in my limited way…Out of 98 pictures I have made I can only say that I would again make 34 of them…the other 64 were average or poor; half making a profit - the other half not so. But in the 34 that I should have made lies my life's work and I have always believed that without the mistakes I wouldn't necessarily have made the good ones. In other words if you don't take a chance with fate you may avoid a Pastel Pen but you may also avoid a Winterset, Alice Adams, Of Human Bondage, etc. which are at my best darling, the importance of casting and direction and playing. We have an opportunity to move people and achieve qualities with personality and mood, which does not come thru on a printed page. I wonder what would have been your reaction to some of the things you liked if you had not seen them played by men & women of talent. Be optimistic even while you are being constructive. Nothing is ever bad until it is finished….Perhaps you are not entirely right in regard to what are the problems of an industry desperate for material; that must be commercial as well as artistic...." He signs, "Forever yours Pan."
BERMAN, PANDRO S. (1905-96). Prolific American film producer.
Autograph Letter Signed, 6 pp on 6 separate sheets, 4to, n.p. (postmarked Culver City, California), n.d. ('Tuesday', 1956)
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BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-1990). American conductor and composer. Best remembered for his 'West Side Story, Kaddish, Mass' and the music to 'On the Waterfront'.
Small 8vo Photograph Signed with an Autograph Music Quote, n.p., n.d. (ca. 1980).
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BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-90) World-famous American conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, pianist, lecturer, and the composer of such groundbreaking Broadway musical masterpieces as “West Side Story”, “Candide”, “On the Town”; developed the educational television series “Young Peoples’ Concerts”.
Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d
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This bust-length portrait shows Bernstein wearing a houndstooth sport coat with his right hand against his face holding a cigarette, is inscribed in the upper left corner, "For... . Leonard Bernstein" He then adds a few musical notations and writes, "Hear it is "Yit-ga-dal."
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-90). American conductor and composer, dedicated teacher. Beloved of generations of Americans for his long-running television series "Young People's Concerts", famous for his fiery and passionate style as well as his compositions including "West Side Story, " and "Candide.".
Autgraph Musical Quotation Signed on candid Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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As President of Bethune-Cookman College she writes to a colleague, “My dear Dr. Holmes, I very much desire to have you go over the enclosed letter I am preparing for the General Education Board. Please make any corrections or suggestions that you may deem wise…I want to get it into their office by April 1st, at the latest, as they have their Spring meeting sometime in April…Please be assured of our gratitude for your continued warm interest. I feel greatly encouraged now over the prospects for the permanency of our Institution….” She signs in full, “Mary McLeod Bethune”.
BETHUNE, MARY MCLEOD. (1875-1965) American educator born to former slaves, she is best known for founding a school in 1904 that later became part of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, on “Bethune-Cookman College” stationery, Daytona Beach, Florida, March 25, 1939.
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To Henry Whitney Cleveland. "The late Southern Exposition of your city, which lasted for a few years was composed of some of your most prominent citizens, its last Exposition was indebted to the American Art Union of New York for all the expense of insurance and transportation of the pictures borrowed". Bierstadt then reprimands his correspondent for not paying his bills, "debts of this kind have caused the Art Union to fail." Bierstadt then tells Mr. Cleveland "I loaned as well as many other artists money to the Art Union, and was told that we would be paid as soon as Louisville paid up. Signed "Albert Bierstadt". A superb, frustrated letter about debts related to both the art union and he, himself.
BIERSTADT, ALBERT. (1830-1902). American Landscape painter. Best remembered for his Hudson River paintings.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 4 pp, New York, Nov. 5, 1888.
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This blank white postcard contains a black and white photograph of one of Bill's sculptures on verso. It is a modern flowing and turning shape, which is most reminiscent of the mobius strip, on a pedestal in stone with tall trees in the background, as in a park. Across the top Bill writes an inscription, and signs his name in full across the white margin on the bottom. The caption at the bottom reads, "max bill: rhythmus im raum. 1947-62". In excellent condition.
BILL, MAX. (1908-94) Swiss architect, artist, painter, typeface designer, and graphic designer.
Photograph Postcard Signed, in German, Switzerland, n.d.
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Blake is shown in the black and white photograph near the microphone and holding his hand on his head, looking at the camera. He signed on the white sweater background on the photograph, “ Eubie Blake”.
BLAKE, EUBIE (James Hubert Blake). (1887-1983) American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one of the first Broadway musicals to be written and directed by African Americans.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., Aug 14, 1979.
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This is a formal black-and-white photograph of Blake seated at the piano and writing music. He is turned three-quarters, almost facing the camera, and looking down with a serious expression. He is formally dressed. A good publicity photograph of the artist, signed in the upper left corner, "Sincerely, Eubie Blake."
BLAKE, EUBIE. (1883-1983) American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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A late letter to the editor Schelde-Møller, discussing the politics of the animal rights movement. "I am not sure that my speech will be good for the animals. The friend of the animals is for the supporters of the vivisection is a fresh thought." Blixen then expresses concern about how the opponents will try and gather interest by focusing on the split of the organization "and I could do more harm than good . All test animals of higher species have my deepest compassion and I do not differ between dogs and cats. My whole action is built upon the pronouncements of Prof. Okkel. I lost confidence in the discussion because it has become virtually impossible to communicate with the scientist . I would not accept that only dogs would be accepted by vivisection. I saw in this gesture, a beginning." She gives her views. "I myself am of the opinion that the community of animal friends is more important than these differences. I wrote this to you so you could, in case, that I withdraw it not to think that I have betrayed our common goal, but to support it." Nicely signed, "Karen Blixen Finecke."
BLIXEN, KAREN [DINESEN, ISAK]. (1885-1962). [Pseudonym of Karen Blixen-Finecke]. Danish writer, who incorporated supernatural elements and erotic undertones with an aristocratic view of life. Best known for her 'Out of Africa'.
Typed Letter Signed, in Danish, 2 separate pages folio, Rungstedlund, September 24, 1953.
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BLOCH, ERNST. (1885-1977) German Marxist philosopher influenced by Hegel and Marx, believed that in a utopian world without oppression and exploitation, there would always exist a truly revolutionary force.
Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 8vo,Tubingen, Germany, October 30, 1962.
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