MEANY, George (1894-1980)Biblio.com
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28652Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" AFL-CIO letterhead Washington DC 1956 October 24. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Original folds visible but not weakened; staple holes at upper left. In this meaty and cordial letter on decorative AFL-CIO letterhead Meany tentatively agrees to address an "Open Forum" in Daytona Beach and discusses details. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint. unknown
22731Prolific Welsh-born leading man of more than 120 films most notably "The Lost Weekend" 1945 Hollywood's first serious treatment of alcoholism. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Dramatic scene from "The Lost Weekend" showing a disheveled-looking Milland apparently dictating a letter to a concerned-looking Jane Wyman. Signed stills from this landmark film are most desireable. unknown
40554This noted concert pianist performed nationally throughout the 1920s and '30s; her husband was General Edwin M. "Pa" Watson 1883-1945 close friend and assistant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1925. Very good. Faint creasing near bottom barely visible. Sepia-tone half-length portrait of Nash playing piano nicely signed and inscribed by her in black ink at lower right to a Chicago music school founder: "To John Leiser -- / Sincere Greetings / Frances Nash / 1925." A fine image by noted photographer Herman Heyn 1866-1943 the noted German-born portrait photographer remembered for portraits of William Jennings Bryan William Howard Taft and hundreds of Native American portraits with his blind-embossed "Heyn / Omaha" imprint at lower right. unknown
18871Enormously popular English actress of the 1930s and '40s specializing in historical heroines "Nell Gwyn" "Victoria the Great"; returning to the stage in "Charlie Girl" she set a record with 2062 performances over seven years. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. Los Angeles CA 1940 n.d. Near fine. Beautiful high-quality full-length portrait of a young Neagle in the film "Irene" 1940 wearing an ornate period costume handsomely inscribed to an Evergreen Theatres Corporation Portland OR employee: "For Katherine Marshall -- / With every good wish -- / Anna Neagle / 1940." A superb and unusual oversize portrait -- not the kind sent out for run-of-the-mill autograph requests. With original envelope. unknown
20967This Danish jurist served as judge on the Permanent Court of International Justice from 1922 to 1930. AQS heavy stock 4¼" X 3½" card The Hague Netherlands 1923 August 12. Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. Attractive piece handsomely penned in Nyholm's neat script. Untranslated it is a quotation from Norwegian dramatist and poet Henrik Ibsen 1828-1906 and reads as follows: "Frit effer Henrik Ibsen = / Og har jeg end seilet min / Skiege i Havn / Saa var det dog hasligt at fare / The Hague Aug 12 1923 / GNyholm / Judge of the Permanent / Court of International / Justice." Unusual and attractive. unknown
28651This famed counselor was involved in the Tilden-Hayes election dispute and as special deputy attorney general successfully prosecuted the corrupt Tweed Ring in New York; he was nominated for president by the "Straight-Out Democrats" in 1872 making him the first Catholic presidential candidate. Bold signature heavy stock 3½" X 2" card n.p. n.d. Fine. This item is accompanied by a superb vintage 7" X 10½" steel engraving of O'Conor. unknown
22599This Canadian-American composer songwriter pianist singer and music educator was a popular vaudeville and Tin Pan Alley figure; Caruso put him "on the map" in 1913 when he recorded O'Hara's song "Your Eyes Have Told Me What I Did Now Know" and in 1914 he enjoyed his biggest hit "Tennessee I Hear You Calling Me"; during World War One his hit "K-K-K-Katy" sold more than one million sheet music copies; he was also an early ethnomusicologist recording and collecting Native American music on wax cylinders -- some of which he later sang himself in early Victor and Edison recordings; in 1945 he was elected president of the Composers-Authors Guild; all told he composed more than 500 popular and patriotic songs. Printed DS 9" X 12" 6pp n.p. 1943 January 25. Very good. Mildest bit of age toning. Sheet music for "I Was the Tree: Sacred Song" with music by O'Hara and lyrics by Daniel S. Twohig published by R.L. Huntinger New York NY in 1937. Across the top of the front cover he inscribes and signs it large and bold in blue fountain pen: "For a great basso William Wahlert / Compliments & best wishes / of the composer. / Geoffrey O'Hare / Jany 25: / 1943." The 6th and last leaf consists of O'Hara and Twohig's song "Soft Were Your Hands Dear Jesus." Interesting unusual piece. unknown
26927American tenor and songwriter remembered for popular Irish ballads such as "My Wild Irish Rose" 1899 also the name of the 1947 film version of his life and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 1912 Large and bold "Yours in Irish / Chauncey Olcott / 1906" in deep brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.p. Very good. Mild age toning. A handsome example with an appropriate inscription. unknown
41720This Russian pianist is best remembered for his Frederic Chopin interpretations and for giving the premiere performance of Alexander Glazunov's first piano concerto in 1912; he gave concert tours extensively beginning in the 1920s and eventually became a British citizen. ALS 2pp lettersheet 7" X 5¼" Paris France 16 December 1928. Addressed to Mrs. Neuer. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds none weakened. On "Hotel Majestic" letterhead Orloff pens a friend in his large spindly script and broken English. In part: "I was very touched indeed with your telegramm to Wigwam Hall. I was very interested to hear about Judson-Wolfsohn amalgamation! I come with Alan -- who helps me very good in my tour in all country!" Arthur Judson 1881-1975 was an influential music manager and head of what became Columbia Artists Management famed for combining a number of independent managers such as the Wolfsohn Music Bureau into his "Judson Empire." Interestingly George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris" at this same hotel in this same year. unknown
14979Celebrated Russian pianist who performed throughout Europe and the U.S. for many years. ANS 1p 6" X 4" n.p. Gravenhage Holland n.d. 1937 January 25. Addressed to music writer and pianist Irving Schwerke 1892-1975. Fine. On a heavy stock postal card Orlov sends a chatty note to a friend reading in part: ".I just came on the 19- of Jan. from Dutch Indies -- and had to play Tchaikowsky.otherwise I should like so much to come and to see you at your charming flat. I play on the 1st of Feb. at Calle Gaveaa. Please do come if you are free." A couple of lines written diagonally across text. unknown
28662This American composer and musical director was active from the turn of the century well into the '20s writing songs such as "Naughty! Naughty! Naughty!" "The Pickaninny's Paradise" "Bow Wow Blues" "If Ever They Put a Tax on Love" "As Long as the Shamrock Grows Green" and many others. AMuQS 1p 9" X 4½" n.p. n.d. Very good. On printed music notation paper Osborne writes out a line of words and music identifying them as from "Take me back to the Garden of Love" -- a song first recorded in 1911. Unusual and attractive. unknown
28251Banker turned. time-lapse photography pioneer This time-lapse cinematographer medical researcher and inventor designed and built time-lapse equipment showcasing his photography techniques in the 1950s film "Dancing Flowers" and the 1956 Walt Disney documentary "Secrets of Life"; as a medical researcher he explored how human and animal health as well as plant growth could be effected by color temperature; his time-lapse adventures are recorded in his 1958 memoir "My Ivory Cellar." TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Winnetka IL 1948 January 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. On "phototronics inc" letterhead Ott chats with one of the earliest admirers of his work: "I. am glad to hear you found the Popular Mechanics article interesting and like this type of work. I have a number of assistants helping me at the present time but as our organization is growing rapidly I anticipate needing additional help before too long. I will be glad to have you give me a little more of your background particularly concerning photography." Bold full signature. Early and unusual and rather uncommon! unknown
40839This American writer and lecturer chaired City College of New York's department of philosophy and psychology for many years and published books on those and other topics most notably the bestseller "The Mature Mind" 1949; since he and poet/psychologist wife Bonaro wrote and lectured often about political issues communism academic and civil liberties the FBI under Hoover considered them subversive and long monitored their activities. ANS 1p 7½" X 10½" Chicago IL 2 November 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Hotel Eastgate" Overstreet thanks this admirer "warmly for your birthday greetings and good wishes. May I ask you to take my own good wishes in return and apply them. to your forthcoming novel." Boldly penned in black ink in Overstreet's sloppy script. Uncommon. unknown
22385This German-born engineer manufacturer and businessman a noted strikebreaker was the first general director of the Emergency Fleet Corporation 1917-19 established by Congress to create the U.S. Merchant Marine fleet to aid the Allies in World War One; a U.S. Merchant Marine vessel named after Piez saw active service in the Sicilian occupation and Salerno landings during World War Two. TLS 1p 8" X 9¼" trimmed Chicago IL 1922 January 12. Addressed to A.D. Sheridan. Very good. All four sides trimmed though not affecting text; minor mounting traces on verso. On letterhead of the "Citizens Committee to Enforce the Landis Award" created to combat the building trades' age-old control of construction which kept rents high; the committee's success paved the way for one of the largest building booms in Chicago history Piez solicits support for the committee's cause. In part: ".we face a most critical situation. The determined effort which is being made to rid Chicago of corruption in the building trade must have united support. Rent the largest item in the family budget has advanced while other things have become cheaper. High rents have a depressing effect on the entire citizen body and effect every payroll in Chicago." A rousing call to arms handsomely signed. unknown
40517This New York attorney and politician served that state as a Federalist in Congress 1799-1801 and in the state assembly 1796 and state senate 1810-13 though he lost the gubernatorial race in 1810; in later years he served as a New York Supreme Court justice 1814-21. Interesting ADS 1p 8" X 5" New York NY 1796 February 26. Very good. Large triangular chip at lower left not affecting text and other minor edgewear. The 27-year-old brand-new state legislator requests his salary -- and likely his very first since he served in the New York State Assembly only in 1796 and this request comes in February: "The Treasurer of the State of New York willl please to pay. the Sum which shall be certified to be due to me by the Speaker of the House of Assembly for my Services as a Member of that House during the Session of 1796." Boldly and attractively penned in brown ink. unknown
22665This English member of the House of Parliament is better known for lightweight satirical verse such as "Stanzas to the Speaker Asleep" and other witty society pieces. Front panel of free-franked envelope 1p 5" X 3" St. Leonard's on Sea England 1836 January 11. Very good. Interesting "Hastings Penny Post" cancellation. Handsome piece addressed in Praed's hand to "The Elder Brethren / of the / Trinity House / London" and franked by him at lower left. Praed died at the young age of thirty-seven making his autograph somewhat uncommon. unknown
38399Although Raft like James Cagney could dance elegantly no actor was more typecast as a gangster than this star of the 1930s and '40s whose roles in such films as "Scarface" 1932 was reinforced by his real world mafia connections; in Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" 1959 and Jerry Lewis's "The Ladies Man" 1961 he played a comic caricature of his earlier self. Hasso was the Swedish-born "next Garbo" who appeared in a number of films in the 1940s; in later years she achieved some success as a writer and composer. "To Donald / a swell fellow / My Best / George Raft" in blue ballpoint on an irregular roughly oval-shaped slip about 4½" X 3" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. On a heavy linen stock with three small tape stains slightly touching upon a couple letters. "Febr. 3rd 69 / With all good wishes / Signe Hasso" in bold black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. This nice pair is accompanied by an unsigned 10" X 8" black-and-white photograph a closeup of the pair dancing together in the 1945 film noir classic "Johnny Angel." Very good. unknown
40830This prolific American playwright is now remembered primarily for the wildly successful "The Adding Machine" 1923 and the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Street Scene" 1929. TNS 1p 8½" X 7¼" New York NY 1939 October 10.Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. On letterhead of "The Playwrights' Company" which lists him and other notable such as Robert E. Sherwood S.N. Behrman Sidney Howard Maxwell Anderson and others as "Directors" Rice thanks this admirer "for your birthday greetings. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness." Boldly signed. unknown
22706Famed World War Two Army general who commanded one of the first airborne divisions formed -- one of the first to parachute into the D-Day invasion of Normany in June 1944. TNS 1p 10 3/4" X 7¼" Pittsburgh PA 1985 June 1. Addressed to noted philatelic author Herman "Pat" Herst Jr. Near fine. Original mailing folds. Mentions meeting Herst some years earlier at one of Herst's New York stamp auctions. Signed simply "Matt." With original envelope. One of the last of the WW2 biggies. unknown
15704Noted British character actress mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar. Uncommon signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 24 June 1972 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb glossy black-and-white 10" X 8" still scene from the Errol Flyn swashbuckler "The Sea Hawk" showing Robson as Queen Elizabeth with Claude Rains and ladies-in-waiting. Evocative pair. unknown
20946American composer of popular songs such as "Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" 1904 and comic operas such as "Princess Beggar" and "The Yankee Consul." Handsome AMuQS 1p heavy stock 5" X 3" card not lined n.p. New York NY 1930 May 17. Addressed to Frances Narder. Fine. Robyn handsomely pens three full bars of music giving the lyrics and source below: "'It was not like that in the olden days' / From my Opera: 'The Yankee Consul' / Alfred G Robyn / 5.17.30." Most handsome and with the original envelope present addressed in Robyn's hand. unknown
40398This influential and powerful librarian served the Chicago Public Library for 64 years starting 1886 as a page boy and ending after 32 years as chief librarian in 1950. Great content TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1932 March 4. Addressed "To the Members of the A.L.A. Committee on Chicago Centennial Exposition." Very good. On "Chicago Public Library" letterhead Roden sends this meaty letter regarding the CPL getting a booth at the famous Century of Progress Exposition. In part: "Space for commercial exhibits at the Exposition is quoted at $10. per square foot. At this rate the 3000 feet we are asking for would cost $30000. There seems however to be some chance that space for the Library Exhibit may be set aside without cost. Whether or not this proposition will be accepted remains to be seen. If not then what is our next move I estimate that a creditable exhibit would cost anywhere from $5000 to $15000 depending on how much of the equipment furniture books &c. might be arranged for as loans." He asks that a person be hired for this job as "it is both too important and too large a task for a Committee." Boldly signed in blue ink. Accompanied by a fine heavy stock 5½" X 8½" four-page program and menu "In Honor of / Carl B. Roden / Dinner / Tendered by the Citizens of Chicago" at Chicago's Palmer House. Inner pages show the menu on the left side and the program on the right including a speech by University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchins. Very good. unknown
31148Popular and prolific composer/lyricist of stage musicals such as "Wish You Were Here" 1952 "Fanny" 1954 and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" 1962 with Barbra Streisand in her Broadway debut; the films "Rear Window" and "Anchors Aweigh" among others feature some of his songs. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.d. Addressed to Mr. Bean. Near fine. Light original mailing folds. Writing to an educator and his pupils Rome remarks cordially: "I save all my words of wisdom for my song so I'm enclosing under separate cover two songs full of words of wisdom." Bold and attractive penned in medium black fineline. unknown
25816This American cinematographer won the Oscar in 1930 for best cinematographer in the documentary "With Byrd at the South Pole." Large and bold "Happy memories of / 'Little America' / Joseph T. Rucker / Byrd Antarctic Expedition / 1928-30 / Photographer Paramount" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Very uncommon. A choice example. unknown
21429Although Grover Cleveland had electric lights put on the White House Christmas tree in 1895 it was this 15-year-old Spanish immigrant who in New York in 1917 developed and popularized the modern concept of a string of small lights painted different colors to decorate trees and avoid the fires often caused by Christmas tree candles; his family firm NOMA Electric Company monopolized the industry for a time. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Washington DC on November 5 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Fine. 6-cent "Christmas" stamp and 5-cent "Christmas 1963" stamp featuring lit Christmas trees at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Across the horizontal cancellation lines around the words "First Day of Issue" Saddaca signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Very uncommon. unknown
