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FETCHIT, STEPIN’. (1902-85) The stage name for Lincoln Perry, an African-American actor of the early 20th century who appeared in vaudeville, and films. He teamed with the well-known comedian Will Rogers in several films, usually playing a stereotype of a lazy black man.
Signed Photograph, n.p., n.d.
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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 desirefrom the inception of this projecthas 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 wayOut of 98 pictures I have made I can only say that I would again make 34 of themthe 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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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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Wilkins is shown almost 3/4 length in suit and hat. Signed, "Yours Sincerely, Hubert Wilkens."

WILKINS, GEORGE HUBERT. (1888-1958) Australian Polar Explorer, geographer and photographer, perhaps best known for his failedNautilus Expedition to explore the submarine arctic environment in 1931.
Signed printed photograph, on postcard, n.p., n.d.
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Original drawing by Rosen of Lipschitz, initialled by Rosen and Signed "Lipschitz" by the sculptor. Accompanied by a note from Rosen written in pencil, Jan 12, 1976, giving provenance to the art work. In full, "To Whom It May Concern - The Lipschitz caricature was mailed together with other of himself to Hastings-on-Hudson and sent back autographed - Drawn by me - Jack Rosen."

LIPSCHITZ, JACQUES and ROSEN JACK. LIpschitz (1891-1973) Cubist sculptor, born in Lithuania, later came to the United States and became one of 250 sculptors who exhibited in the 3rd Sculpture International held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the summer of 1949; Rosen (1912-89) American cartoonist known for his caricatures.
Printed Invitation Signed, 8vo, Philadelphia, PA, February 4, 1968.
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STROUSE, CHARLES . (b. 1928). Award winning American composer of musicals including, “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “Applause,” and “Annie.” He also composed the theme for the TV show “All in the Family.”
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, oblong 8vo, on music paper, n.p., n.d.
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Strouse has penned the opening bars of music from the theme to the TV hit show, "All in the Family," which aired between 1968 and 1979. The lyrics are, "Boy, the way Glen Miller played, Songs that made the hit parade." He signs on the top border in a large hand, "Charles Strouse."

STROUSE, CHARLES . (b. 1928). Award winning American composer of musicals including, “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “Applause,” and “Annie.” He also composed the theme for the TV show “All in the Family.”
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed on a 4to tan sheet of music paper, n.p., n.d.
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Written during the Great Depression while he served his second term as governor, he thanks his correspondent, Caroline Wilson, County Supervisor for her report of the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp at Glen and signs, John S. Winant, above the typed, Governor.

WINANT, JOHN GILBERT. (1889-1947) American politician, first person to serve more than a single two-year term as Governor of New Hampshire, winning election three times; also served as US Ambassador to the United Kingdom during most of World War II.
Autograph Letter Signed, on emblematic stationery of the Governor of the "State of New Hampshire," Concord, Oct. 19, 1933.
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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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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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CARUSO, ENRICO. (1873-1921). Italian opera singer and one of the greatest tenors in history.
Original Self Caricature Signed, 8vo, framed stressed gold with orange edge,and matted in blue.
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The blue mat matches Meir's signature on a cream background, double matted with tan trim. The photograph shows the former Prime Minister in a dark top against a dark background, all of which highlights her face. Silver stressed wooden frame. An attractive presentation.

MEIR, GOLDA (BORN GOLDIE MABOVITCH). (1898-1978) Known as Golda Myerson from 1917-1956, served as fourth Prime Minister of the State of Israel; Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister. She was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics.
Signature framed with classic photograph of Meir, both double matted, frame is approximately 9 inches X 11 inches.
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Legal Document between Paramount Pictures and Wilder citing "Certificate of Authorship re: 'Bluebeard's 8th Wife,'" as titled on the cover. Wilder has signed the page stipulating that he, "collaborated in the writing of the manuscript...entitled BLUEBEARD'S 8TH WIFE, as an employee of Paramount Pictures Inc...and that Paramount Pictures Inc is the author thereof and entitled to the copyright...." Wilder signs his legal signature noted as (L.S.), "Billy Wilder." With notarized typed letter verifying the document.

WILDER, BILLY. 1906-2002) Austrian-born, American journalist, screenwriter, film director, and producer whose career spanned more than 50 years and 60 films. He is regarded as one of the most brilliant and versatile filmmakers of Hollywood's golden age.
Document Signed, folio cover folder plus 2 separate 4to sheets, Los Angeles, March 17, 1937.
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Broadside with printed date of "27th September 1944," is a "Notice," announcing "at night, attacks were carried out by our soldiers against the British Police Fortresses at Haifa, Kalkiiya, Katra and Beit Dajan. Heavy engagements took place, with casualties suffered by...both sides...Our units are fighting...according to all the laws of warfare, as they are recognized in this world of violence and oppression...the principle of face-to-face engagements has been followed. We have taken all precautions in order not to hit the civil population, whether Jewish or alien...we shall, as every Underground army did, come out...for decisive battles against the oppressors of our Homeland...on the basis of precedents which have been created in the course of this World War, we will demand...recognition of our rights as an UNDERGROUND ARMY...." This broadside comes from "HAIRGUN HATZVAI HALEUMI B'ERETS-ISRAEL (National Military Organisation)." Broadside, in Hebrew, oblong 8vo, with printed date and place, "Underground in Zion - Nisan 5705," [945], announces the hanging in Cairo of two "fighters for freedom." "The sentence was approved and executed by the Egyptian authorities under pressure from Churchill and the British authorities in England, in the Middle East and in Eretz Israel. The Hebrew nation is at war with the enslavers of its homeland...." The third broadside, in Hebrew, small 4to, with printed date of "Shevat 5707 [1947], shows an image of a young woman who "died defending aliyah [immigration or return to Israel]." "They told me we would give our lives for aliyah. But now immigrants are being deported from the shores of the homeland...Bracha Fuld. Published by Irgun Zvai Leumi in Eretz Israel." Fuld was killed when the British attacked the underground outpost where she was.

[ISRAEL] . Three Broadsides from the Israeli Underground Freedom fighters against the British government, 1944,1945, 1947.
Broadside, in English, narrow 4to, 1944; Broadside, in Hebrew, oblong 8vo,1945; Broadside in Hebrew, 4to, 1947.
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Capra writes about a review of his film, "Submarine," (1928) a silent drama film produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures. "How can I thank you enough? I know that you wouldn't have spoken so well of 'Submarine' unless you felt that way about it-ahem- so it becomes doubly difficult for me to offer my gratitude...My only fear is that 'Submarine' will be awfully hard to top - if it's as good as you say it is...." Signed, "Frank R. Capra."

CAPRA, FRANK. (1897-1991) Italian-born American film director, very famous for his heartwarming stories of people who find their happy ending, with great hilarity along the way.
Typed Letter Signed, on emblematic Columbia Pictures Stationery, 4to, New York City printed, Sept. 20, 1928.
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The document is an agreement signed by both, between Paramount Pictures and Ferenc Molnár, parties of the first; Preston Sturges, Harry Rigby and Hugh Martin, parties of the second. Ferenc Molnaris the author of a well-known play entitled The Good Fairy. PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION has succeeded to certain stage-producing rights concerning said Play. The Adaptors wish to make a Musical Play from said Play, and the Manager desires to obtain the sole and exclusive license to produce and present said Musical Play throughout the world. Signed by Preston Sturges, and Ferenc Molnár. Also signed by Harry Rigby (producer), Hugh Martin (music & lyrics) and other studio parties. Also initialed by Sturges and Molnár in numerous places for royalties, amendments, etc.

STURGES, PRESTON . 1898-1959. Playwright, screenwriter and film director, and MOLNÁR, FERENC(1878-1952) Hungarian dramatist and novelist.
Document Signed, 9 pp, 4to, August 28, 1950, New York City.
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This letter is a signed copy of a Typed Letter Cukor wrote to long time friend Elsa Schroeder about his trip to France, meeting with author W. Somerset Maugham regarding a possible film project based on the story of Sapho for Greta Garbo and finances during his trip. Cukor begins asking his correspondent about news of his home, "you know, about the dogs and how everything was looking at the house...." He continues with a report of his expenses and difficulties of using the franc. "So I didn't use the Letter of Credit...I borrowed 200,000 francs (don't faint that's only about $600) from M.G.M. Paris Office promising to repay them in francs...which indeed I did...I also paid for a car and chauffeur which I was in the south of France. Then I engaged a car...to make the three day tour from Cap Ferrat to Paris...I bought myself some socks and sweater and ties, etc...Michael Pearman was with me and has kept an itemized account of my expenditures - tips, cables...." He continues with a discussion of meeting the British author, W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965). "Actually I accomplished some very important work with Maugham. One of the stories we considered for Garbo is 'Sapho' by Daudet - Maugham very kindly read the script and I had two very long meetings with him; he made brilliant and practical suggestions for the treatment of the story...When in Paris at Walter Wanger's request, I had long conferences with Agents. Writers, Actors' agents, etc. and made very important contacts and actually spent a good deal of time on the Garbo-Wanger proposition...I go into all this...because I do think a good deal of the...trip can be deducted as legitimate business expense...." He signs, "George."

CUKOR, GEORGE. (1899-1983) American film director, with a long, prolific career of some 50 films including, "Camille," (1936), "Holiday" (1937), "The Philadelphia Story" ((1940), "Born Yesterday" (1950), and "My Far lady" (1964) for which he won an Oscar.
Typed Copy Letter Signed, 4to on 2 separate pages, n.p., Sept. 6, 1948
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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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Wearing a plaid shirt and suspenders similar to his Sanford character, he inscribes and signs in red ink, "To...Redd Foxx."

FOXX, REDD . (1922-91) American comedian, night club performer and actor, popularly known for the televisions series, "Sanford and Son."
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Hawks fills out a telegram form of the East African Posts and Telecommunications Administration. He writes on the first page." Land Survey Dar es Salaam. we cordially invite the Minister Chief Fundikira and his wife coma[sic] Chief Game Warden Bruce Kimlock and his wife to attend the delivery cerimony[sic] of the Willys vehicles to the Game Department...." He continues on page 4. "On Tuesday February 28 at Arusha." He signs in full on the signature line, "Howard Hawks."

HAWKS, HOWARD. (1896-1977) Versatile American film director, producer, screenwriter. His best remembered comedies include "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "His Girl Friday (1940)," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953). His other important films include "Scarface" (1932) "Sergeant York" (1942) , "To Have and Have Not," (1946). He received an honorary Academy Award in 1975.
Printed and holograph Document Signed, 4 pp on 2 separate 8vo sheets, Dar Es Salaam, n.d. but ca 1962.
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Each has inscribed and signed in the light areas near their respective heads. "To...Always, Dean Martin." "To...Always, Jerry Lewis." A classic image of the comedy team.

MARTIN AND LEWIS. MARTIN, DEAN, (1917-1995) American singer, actor and straight man partner to Lewis, Jerry (b. 1926) American comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter and director. Both were well known to film and television audiences.
Signed Photograph, sepia toned, 4to, ca 1950.
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LUBITSCH, ERNST . (1892-1947). German-born film director. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director. As his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch".
Autograph Note Signed on his visiting card, printed Hollywood, 1935.
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Carver enclosed a typed recipe titled to his frequent correspondent Grady Porter. "How Four People Can Be Served With a Generous Portion From a Few Left Over (delicious)." He notes that the recipe is "wholesome, nourishing...costing only a few cents...." The recipe uses peanut butter with chicken and ham. "Taking one-fourth breast of chicken, the same quantity of cooked ham; run through the hash [holograph correction here changing mash to hash] knife of a food chopper; put in pan, season with pepper and salt to taste; add one scant tablespoon of peanut butter, or 1 1/2 tablespoons of finely granulated peanuts; one scant tablespoon butter and one teacup of sweet milk. Boil until lit becomes thick similar to fine chicken gravy. Serve over toast, boiled potatoes or not biscuit...." He notes that ,"Any kind of left over meats will do." He signs under his typed name, "G. W. Carver." The recipe came in an envelope on verso of which he writes a note to Porter. In part, "I presume Mr. Burry told you that I had found neocosmospora on the roots of cow pear." The note is unsigned.

CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON. (1864-1943) African-American botanical researcher and agronomy educator who worked in agricultural extension at the Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, Alabama teaching former slaves farming techniques for self-sufficiency.
Typed Document Signed, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d., with Autograph Note Unsigned on verso of handwritten envelope, postmarked, Tuskegee Institute, Sep. 30, 1928 (?).
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Mother Teresa writes a charming and inspiring letter to a supporter who wants to write a biography of the humanitarian nun. "Thank you for...the desire to write another book. There are so many books already written- that I am afraid- people will have M.C. indigestion...something beautiful for God is still bringing people closer to God-this is all I want. Keep the joy of loving Jesus in your heart and share this joy with all you meet...." She ends the letter and signs, God bless you. M. Teresa m c.

MOTHER TERESA (Bojaxhiu, Agnes Gonxha). (1910-97). Albanian-born, Indian citizen. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta India. For over forty years, she led major humanitarian efforts in India and other poverty stricken areas of the world, which gave her international fame. By the time of her death, her Missionaries of Charity were operating 610 missions in 123 countries. Pope John Paul II beatified her after her death, giving her the title Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Exceptional Autograph Letter Signed, on an 8vo sheet of lined paper, marked with Missionaries of Charity purple ink address stamp, Calcutta, "5/1/81."
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ROBESON, PAUL. (1898- 1976). American singer, actor, civil rights activist and football hero. He was a graduate of Columbia University Law School, admitted to the New York Bar and practiced law for a short time in New York,
Beautiful Signed and Inscribed Photograph, 8vo, n.p., June 1945
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This image of Ginsberg is a facial close up taken at "arms length." On the thin white margin he describes the image and signs. "Summit Agers Rock self portrait arms length, March 24, 1971." He signs, "Allen Ginsberg." Ginsberg traveled throng Australia in 1971.

GINSBERG, ALLEN. (1914-97) An American novelist, essayist, social critic and spoken word performer.
Original Self Portrait Photograph taken by Ginsberg, Captioned and Signed, 4to, Australia, March 24, 1971.
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This medical document from the first period of Napoleon's rule, is a prescription for a female patient and reads in part,"the patient will take every day a couple of cups of light infusion of balm...she will have every morning a shower on the spine from the nape down to the bottom of her neck...After the shower, apply lightly on that part of the neck and up to her ear on the left side the following liniment...." He lists the ingredients which include oil of wormwood and animal oil and continues, "Mixing: make a liniment with all ingredients, according to tradition. Every morning she will drink a bottle of Balm...on an empty stomach...." He signs, "Guillotin."

GUILLOTIN, JOSEPH-IGNACE. (1738-1814) French physician who proposed the use of a mechanical device to carry out death penalties in France. While he did not invent the guillotine, his name became synonymous with it, obscuring the actual inventor of the prototype, Antoine Louis.
Manuscript Document Signed, in French, 4to, Paris, May 8, 1800.
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The letter reads in full, "I see that the 9th company of Miners will not arrive in Bayonne before the 24th, that the 9th Company of the 4th battalion of Sappers will only get there on the 22nd; and that the 6th and 7th companies of the 1st battalion, the 1st, 3rd and 4th of the 2nd battalion and the 4th and 6th of the 5th battalion only on the 29th. It would be necessary that the Company of Miners and the eight Companies of Sappers arrive in Bayonne before 20 October. Therefore, accelerate their march...." He ends hoping that "God...keep you in His holy care...." He signs, "NP."

NAPOLEON I. (1769-1821). French military and political leader who had significant impact on modern European history.
Manuscript Letter Signed, in French,4to, Erfurt, October 2, 1808.
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He writes to his father about the progress of his medical practice, his personal thoughts and other news. In reference to Mr. Dessaux, Laennec comments about Paris. "Paris is so big and the whirlwind of business is of such constant speed that unless it is a case of absolute necessity or a matter of pressing business, we can rarely see each other...." He then shows his understanding that his family's needs are greater than his own personal wants by agreeing to forego his quarterly allowance so that the family home in Quimper can get a new roof. "I will therefore write to Michaud today to send me 100F only and to keep the remaining one hundred francs, to which I will add, if possible, the whole July trimester. I will see to that in advance. Actually, my business is doing quite well. Practicing medicine brings in more money every day; but I absolutely must quit the journal of medicine. I will give it up on April 1. It will mean a hundred 'pistoles' less in my purse, but it is a necessary sacrifice. Had I kept the job, I would never have been able to finish my treatise on pathologic anatomy, which I hope will be ready for publication by the end of the year. I will not write to you very often between now and then because I would like to devote, if possible, all the time that my patients will let me have to the writing of my book...today is Sunday. I have not gone to mass yet...I have to see a particular patient one league away from home at 11 o'clock...." He ends by sending his father, "warm kisses, my dear daddy...." " and signs, "your son RTH Laennec." Next to his signature he writes the date, and below he continues. "I started this letter ten or twelve days ago. I could only finish it today. Young Delecluze whose disease you must have heard of seems to be doing better, but I am concerned with the condition of his breast. My former colleague, Mr. Andry, and I decided...to send him to Brittany as soon as he is able to travel. My respects to mom."

LAENNEC, RENE. (1781-1826). French physician, recognized as the inventor of the stethoscope and wrote the seminal book, "Treatise on the Diagnosis of the Diseases of the Lungs and Heart," ("De l'Auscultation Médiate") published in August 1819.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 2 pp on one folded small 4to sheet, Paris, April 3, 1808.
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To the publisher Henry Oscar Houghton (1823 1895). "I can't remember about this. Of course I am not denying or repudiating the subscription; I merely have no memorandum of it, & there may be some error. I can forget things; once forgot to die, when four doctors said I was going to...." He signs, "S.L. Clemens." Letter bears publishing house stamp indicating day letter was received. With bust length photograph, unsigned. A fine showing the acclaimed writer's humor.

TWAIN, MARK pseudonym of SAMUEL L. CLEMENS. (1835-1910) American author and humorist. Twain is most noted for his novels Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which has since been called the Great American Novel and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, Hartford, Dec. 8, 1890.
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Holiday writes in pencil, on yellow lined paper, on the back of a letter from a priest, Father O' Connor. She begins with her reason for choosing the back of letter. "Louie, I am writing this on the back of my Prests [sic] letter. You know Father OConnor Boston. I did a very silly thing I toled [sic] you. You reaily [sic] must go for that that I got to say Bitch dont [sic] get me wrong I am not angry Just feel sort of cheap and dirty. I am also sure you dont realy [sic] mean to hurt me other wise I would have made a awful [sic] stink...I am going to make a few changes here. We are still frends [sic] I hope she doesnt [sic] break your heart." She signs, "Lady Day."

HOLIDAY, BILLIE. (1915-59) American songwriter and jazz singer, also called "Lady Day". Considered to be the supreme jazz singer of her day, she made recordings with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, and Count Basie. She toured with Count Basie and the Artie Shaw Band. She is admired for her intensely dramatic style of phrasing and diction, the seeming fragility of her voice, and yet its uniquely powerful and moving character.
Autograph Letter Signed, 4 to, n.p., n.d.
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SHELLEY, PERCY BYSSHE. (1792-1822) Romantic British poet, known for his philosophical poem "Queen Mab," (1813), and lyrical drama, "Prometheus Unbound," (1820).
Autograph Document Signed, oblong 8vo, Great Marlow, July 15, 1817.
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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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Ellington smiles directly at the camera. He is wearing a light shirt, tie and jacket rendering them essentially as part of the background. Across the light clothing below his face he inscribes and signs, "To...Best Wishes, Duke Ellington". In the lower left his printed name appears, and in the lower right corner, the address and studio appear. An elegant portrait of the great bandleader, handsomely dressed and with a bold smile.

ELLINGTON, EDWARD "DUKE". (1899-1974). American bandleader, jazz pianist and prolific composer.
Photograph Signed, 4to, [ca. 1940s].
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This document is a Danish Masters degree examination for qualifying for a teaching position in a secondary school in the math or science faculty. "Practical paper in Physics for stud. mag...Interferometric absorptions of the Cobolt-Curve-Spectre in the ultraviolet area are wanted procured in order to examine the hyperfinestructures of the lines and if possible relate these to those thermo-fissions that are known from the analysis of the visible area. The paper has been posed 1st October 1936. the answer is t obe handed in 29th October 1936 at the latest. Bohr signs as the second signature after the October 1 date, "Niels Bohr." Slight center fold tear below the text. Docketing in another hand on verso on bottom section.

BOHR, NEILS. (1885-1962) Danish Nobel Prize winner in Physics in 1922. He is the main contributor to the understanding of the structure of the atom as well as to the development of quantum mechanics.
Typed Document Signed, in Danish, 4to, n.p., Winter 1936-37.
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ZOLA, EMILE . (1840-1902) French writer and a major figure in the political liberalization of France.
Autograph Note Signed, in French, small 12mo, n.p., n.d.
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He writes in full, "I am in my laboratory every day, 45 rue d'Ulm, in the morning from 8 to 11. At the moment, there is , however, a great deal that I cannot predict and it is possible that I may be away when you come by...." He signs, "L. Pasteur." Framed with original small bust length photo with blind embossed stamp by the photographer, Eneret.

PASTEUR, LOUIS. (1822 - 1895) French chemist and microbiologist best known for his remarkable breakthrough in the causes and prevention of disease. His discoveries reduced mortality from puerperal fever, and he created the first vaccine for rabies. His experiments supported the germ theory of disease. He was best known to the general public for inventing a method to stop milk and wine from causing sickness, a process that came to be called pasteurization.
Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on his printed "Laboratoire de Chimie Physiologique Directeur M. Pasteur," stationery, 8vo, Paris, July 4, 1881.
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He writes to the art publisher, Waldemar Klein, Thames and Hudson publishing house. "Thank you for your kind lines and the uncommonly active support in the matter of the lithos for Hungary. Frau Dr. Furtwangler, with whom we just spent a week n St. Moritz, was also delighted. I chose the head of the suffering Christ under the assumption that it was a 'speaking' image which reminds us how humanity is becoming nationless in this world where the byword democracy is on everyone's lips while displacement and liquidation of entire peoples is continuing without a care and the number of concentration camps, refugee camps is increasing yearly. The individual has become an abstraction, maybe therein lies the deeper cause of the tragedy of the most recent past, perhaps the graphic artist may keep his eyes open and put the writing on the wall, yet it will serve as a warning to nobody as long as society keeps putting its head in the sand, just as the ostrich does when danger looms. I thank you very kindly, ,and I wish you all the success that a good purpose deserves. I was never in Budapest [and] would have to depend on photos and postcards to produce a painting. Respected modern artists are wont to do this, but it is not for me. Thus we'll have to make do with current subject, perhaps it will be recommended in church circles in Germany. May I also suggest to send a number of prospectuses to Mr. Walter Neurath [co-publisher with Klein] ..with the request to advertise the litho in England and the States, where his publishing house maintains contacts to art dealers...." He signs, "Oskar Kokoschka."

KOKOSCHKA, OSKAR. (1886-1980) Czech born Austrian artist and writer, best known for his Expressionist landscapes and figures.
Superb Autograph Letter Signed, in German, on one 8vo sheet of printed personalized blue stationery, Villeneuve, Switzerland, January 21, 1957.
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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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He writes to Dunbar referring to his novel Martin Eden (1909) about a struggling young writer. It was first serialized in the Pacific Monthly magazine from September 1908 to September 1909, then published in book form by Macmillan in September 1909. "My blushes prevent me from stating in any detail my appreciation of all the good things you have to say about MARTIN EDEN; but...you say that Socialism, Nietzscheanism and Agnosticism, are a bit passe...I can' t agree with you...While I am certainly no disciple of Nietzsche, I am nevertheless compelled to believe that at no time before the very present has the Nietzschean thought been so vital and wide-reaching. Agnosticism always has been and always will be....Socialism...includes your Cosmism, Industrial unionism, Materialistic Monism, and all the other Isms under the sun...I don't know whether you have seen the chapter in MARTIN EDEN where the 'Real Dirt' discussed Material Monism versus Industrial Unionism...he never belonged to a labor union...." He signs in a large hand, Jack London.'' The paper is browned and somewhat brittle with small fold tear above text.

LONDON, JACK. (1876-1916). American novelist and short-story writer. Best known for his The Call of the Wild (1903), The Sea Wolf, and White Fang (1906).
Typed Letter Signed, on rubber stamped name and address stationery, Sonoma, CA, July 28, 1909.
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