MacLEISH, Archibald (1892-1982)Biblio.com
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21892Urbane and versatile American poet Pulitzer Prizes for "Conquistador" in 1932 and "Collected Poems" in 1953 dramatist Pulitzer Prize for "J.B." in 1958 journalist and critic. TNS 1p 6" X 8" Conway MA 1969 August 14. Addressed to Douglas C. Platt. Fine. Cordial note to an admirer regretting that he doesn't "keep a stock of photographs on hand" but agrees to sign any books. Bold "A MacLeish" in blue ballpoint. With original envelope. unknown
40991This Polish-born American writer penned a tsunami of sea stories and maritime tales for the pulps and such large-circulation magazines as "Argosy" "Collier's" and "The Saturday Evening Post" along with wave after wave of nautical novels such as "Ecola!" 1928 "Wind Driven" 1930 "Three Went Armed" 1933 "Sea Duty and Other Stories of Naval Action" 1944 "The Sea and the Shore" 1946 "Andromeda" 1947 and "The Edge of Chaos" 1969. TNS 1p 7" X 9¼" n.p. 3 March 1939. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Two faint horizontal folds. Brief cordial early note thanking an admirer and noting "I am pleased that you enjoyed my book 'The Golden Medallion' so much." Boldly signed. Marmur autograph material is rather uncommon. unknown
31420This 2nd lieutenant with the 10th Cavalry the famed "Buffalo Soldier's" participated in the charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War and was wounded; he also served as aide to General Wood in Cuba and the Philippines and then to Major General Theodore Roosevelt; in 1917 he was named member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces and commanded the 63rd Infantry Brigade. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1935 Mat 2. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. Some mild wrinkling. On letterhead of "War Department / Headquarters Sixth Corps Area" McCoy regrets he hasn't a photograph to send but hopes "this letter will furnish you with my autograph." Boldly signed in full in black ink. unknown
37837This American author photographer cinematographer and producer co-founded the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and the Whitney Museum of Western Art; as an explorer he led a group that attempted to prove a land bridge once existed between Alaska and Siberia; his numerous books include "Beyond the Frozen Frontier" 1936 and many titles about cowboys big game hunting and artists of the American West. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1940 October 4. Addressed to Arnold Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On letterhead of "Courier Productions" a documentary film production company he founded McCracken tells an admirer he "deeply appreciated your very pleasant remembrance of my birthday as well as the nice things said about 'Beyond the Frozen Frontier'. Although I have no immediate plans for another book I have been flirting with a couple of ideas which may materialize." As indeed they did with "The Biggest Bear on Earth" published in 1943 and several other titles released in the '40s. Signed boldly in full. An exceptionally early example. unknown
31368This career Army officer joined the Maine Volunteer Infantry at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War and was active with the 4th Army Corps in World War One; in 1935 he was promoted to brigadier general. TNS1p 7¼" X 10½" Fort Sheridan IL 1935 March 5. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Near fine. On letterhead of "The Commanding General" Merrill offers a taut "Thank you for your good wishes" and signs boldly in full -- no doubt he was congratulated on his new rank of brigadier general. unknown
31594This Canadian optician was elected mayor of Ottawa in 1957 serving until 1960; the high point of his administration was his welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Ottawa in 1957 during which time they took part in a ceremony to begin construction of the Queensway superhighway project. TNS 1p 8" X 10" Ottawa Canada 1957 November 27. Addressed to Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Light age toning; mounting traces on verso. On ornate "Office of the Mayor" letterhead the newly-elected mayor comments on the best-known event of his reign just after its occurrence: ".I am sending along now a photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and myself taken at one of the functions when Her Majesty was in Ottawa prior to Her Majesty's visit to the United States in October 1957." Large bold full signature. Alas the photograph mentioned is not present. unknown
40779Bookman" in every sense of the word: An influential Boston book and typeface designer historian of the book trade author of such bookish classics as "In Quest of the Perfect Book: Reminiscences and Reflections of a Bookman" 1926 "The Kingdom of Books" 1927 "The Magic of the Book: More Reminiscences and Adventures of a Bookman" 1930 and "From My Library Walls: A Kaleidoscope of Memories" 1945. TNS 1p 5½" X 8" Boston MA 1923 March 21. Addressed to Professor Albert Johannsen. Near fine. Faint original folds. "I am very glad to comply. and take pleasure in enclosing a sheet of manuscript taken from 'The Balance' my latest published volume." Boldly signed in full in black ink. Accompanied by the aforementioned "sheet of manuscript" an unsigned Autograph Manuscript 1p 6" X 9½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Three-punched at left. 24 lines of working draft manuscript boldly penned complete with a few crossouts and additions in both ink and pencil. This appears as most of pages 215 and 216 in Orcutt's 1922 novel "The Balance: A Novel of Today" published in New York by Frederick A. Stokes Company. Johannsen authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject and enjoyed collecting working draft pages from authors. A delightful and unusual pair. unknown
28642Florida senator 1936-51 and representative 1963-89 who as the oldest member of Congress pushed through legislation outlawing a mandatory retirement age. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1969 June 30. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead Pepper agrees to a request from an admirer. Accompanied by a fine original glossy 8½" X 6½" black-and-white news agency photograph showing then Senator Pepper on the steps of the Capitol at a political gathering. Printed caption affixed to verso dates this 27 June 1947 captions it "Townsendites Renew 'Assault' on Capital Hill" and describe the scene: "Townsendites here for the 7th Annual Townsend Plan National Convention converged on Capitol Hill this morning to urge Congress to pass the Townsend National Prosperity Plan Bill which is now before the House for the 13th successive year. Photo shows left to right: Senator Claude Pepper D of Fla.; Dr. Francis E. Townsend 80-year-old creator of the pension plan." The old-age pension scheme of this physician and activist 1867-1960 sprang up during the Great Depression and while it never passed it did prove influential when Congress devised the Social Security system. unknown
18645This conservative French statesman was the last prime minister of France's Fourth Republic 1958 before handing over power to General Charles de Gaulle; he served in the European Parliament 1979-89 and as its president 1984-87. TNS 1p 6" X 8¼" Strasbourg France 1970 November 4. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Transmits an autograph which is present on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated 1970 November 4 in type. Both fine. With original envelope. unknown
16051Fiction fans remember this Iowa novelist actually a lawyer and bootlegger prosecutor for exciting depictions of pioneer life in books such as "Vandemark's Folly" 1921 and "The Hawkeye" 1923 while steamboating aficionados remember him for the classic "Mississippi Steamboatin'." TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Berkeley Springs WV 1924 November 21. Addressed to George H. Lorimer 1867-1937 the influential "Saturday Evening Post" editor. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Asks Lorimer's help in tracking down a friend's address concluding with "I am making good progress with the autobiography." Quick died less than six months later and this autobiography was never published. unknown
15091This exotic fan dancer caused a sensation at the 1933 Chicago Word's Fair. TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" Glendora CA 1968 March 8. Addressed to Norman Ziel. Very good. Would be fine but for small tape stain on verso that shows through at center of letter not affecting signature. Thanks an admirer for his letter. Large sloppy signature. unknown
24551This Tennessee humorist and novelist authored such popular sidesplitters as "A Kentucky Colonel" 1890 and "Old Lim Jucklin" 1905. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1939 June 14. Addressed to "My Dear Professor" Albert Johannsen dime novel authority and author of "The House of Beadle and Adams". Fine. Johannsen researching his "penny dreadful" opus had contacted Read for information about one of the most famous dime novelists "Colonel" Prentiss Ingraham 1843-1904 a colorful soldier of fortune who cranked out some 700 dime novels. Writing shortly before his death Read replies ".the countenance of Colonel Ingraham came into memory; but I cannot recall anything regarding him. He has staggered forth from minute recollection. unknown
29159This failed 1912 Democratic vice presidential nominee was a New York representative 1911-13 best known as the very first U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1913-19 under Wilson. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" New York NY 1923 March 17. Addressed to Albert Johannsen a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. "I am interested in your professorship of petrology remembering that in Washington we had to appoint a scientist of a type new to me whom I think was called a petrographer. I am wondering just what the scope of your own work is." With Johannsen's 3" X 4" printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" catalogue slip for this item. 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
28271First-cousin once removed of Theodore Roosevelt and distant cousin of Franklin D. Roosevelt this diplomat and journalist served as vice-governor of the Philippine Islands 1930 and U.S. minister to Hungary 1930-33; as a journalist he was foreign correspondent for the "New York Times" and "New York Herald Tribune" 1921-46; his many books include "The Philippines: A Treasure and a Problem" 1926 "A Front Row Seat" 1953 and "Theodore Roosevelt: The Man as I Knew Him." TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1940 October 7. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Fine. On "New York Herald Tribune" letterhead Roosevelt thanks this admirer noting "You might be interested to see a book called 'A New Birth of Freedom' which I published a couple of years ago." Neat handsome calligraphic full signature in black fountain pen. unknown
16432Chicago's auxiliary bishop from 1928 to 1969 Cardinal Mundelein's influential understudy; this mainstay of the Chicago Catholic scene founded and directed the Catholic Youth Organization 1930-54. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1948 February 5. Addressed to Reverend Jon P. Dolan. Near fine. Two file holes near top. On Diocese letterhead Sheil declines an invitation to address a forum at St. Ambrose College in Davenport Iowa citing "the vagaries of my schedule. I do not wish to make a commitment which I might at the last moment find impossible to keep." Large bold signature. unknown
39276This English actress is remembered as the "First Lady of Carry On" appearing in 24 of these low-budget comedy films: "Carry On Nurse" 1959 "Carry On Teacher" 1959 "Carry On Constable" 1960 "Carry On Regardless" 1961 and many others through 1978. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1985 June 17 postal cancellation. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Usual mailing folds. On her imprinted letterhead Sims thanks an admirer for writing. Large bold signature in blue fineline. With original envelope. unknown
42256This influential educator is best known for a controversial tenure as president of the University of Illinois 1946-53 but prior to that he was president of the University of the State of New York and later in life served as chancellor of New York University 1960-64 and Long Island University 1966-70. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10" Urbana IL 7 October 1950. Addressed to Ralph G. Newman 1912-98 founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Very good. Declines invitation to attend "the dinner party honoring Allan Nevins on Friday evening October 13th. I wish I could accept for I am sure it will be a delightful occasion. Unhappily my schedule is such that I am not free to go to Chicago that evening." Boldly signed in full in black ink. The occasion for this party was likely the publication of Nevins' 2-volume "The Emergence of Lincoln" part of his larger 8-volume "Ordeal of the Union" series. unknown
36264This bestselling Iowa-born novelist always returned to her roots in such renowned works as "The Folks" 1934 and other Midwest classics. TNS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card Cedar Falls IA 1937 September 20. Addressed to Owen Davies Bookseller. Very good. Brief note on manila stock to a Chicago bibliopole reading in part: "Thanks very much for your cards in regard to the two Grant books. However I have succeeded in finding both of them since I made the request." Beneath her bold signature in black ink she also adds "Mrs. F.R. Nuhn." Presumably Suckow needed these books for research on an upcoming book. An interesting attractive example. unknown
39349This versatile and influential economist was the nation's youngest tenured full professor by age 28 that's right TWENTY-EIGHT! at Amherst College; he served under presidents Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower in economic advisory positions domestic and international; in 1947-48 he served as an alternate delegate at the United Nations General Assembly; but it is for helping draft the Marshall Plan that he is best remembered. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Amherst MA 1930 May 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of Amherst College Department of Economics the extraordinarily youthful prof sends the librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry not present "two copies of my article entitled 'HORSEPOWER STATISTICS FOR MANUFACTURERS' in accordance with your request." Small but bold and handsome full signature. This exceptionally early example is accompanied by a choice unsigned 10" X 8" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo a closeup depicting Thorp smiling over a document with another smiling fellow the caption beneath reading in part: "Financial negotiations between the governments of Italy and the United States to resolve the outstanding financial questions arising out of the war and which were not definitively settled by the Treaty of Peace are now approaching a conclusion. Pictured at a State Department meeting are. Ivan Matteo Lombardo heading the Italian Delegation and Willard L. Thorp Asst. Secretary of State for the U.S." Near fine dated in caption "6/17/47." Quite unusual image and even more unusually early Thorp document. unknown
31637This business executive took over the reins of the Maytag Company as president after the last actual Maytag family member stepped down and upon the death of grandson Fred Maytag II who became president at age 29 in 1940 Umbreit became chairman of the board and chief executive officer. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" Newton IA 1960 March 28. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Fine. On letterhead of "The Maytag Company" Umbreit complies with a request for a photograph signing handsomely in full in blue ink. Also present is the aforementioned photograph an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1960 March 28. Glossy head-and-shoulders informal portrait of Umbreit in suit and tie superbly signed and inscribed in white ink in a dark portion at lower right making for excellent contrast: "To George Gianetti / Best wishes for a great / future. / George Umbreit / President The Maytag Company / 3-28-1960." A fine pair. unknown
31142Harlan Stone's successor as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1946-53 was known as a strong liberal and a civil rights champion; previously he served as a Kentucky representative and as treasury secretary under Truman. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1924 February 18. Addressed to A.N. Marquis & Co. Very good. On Congressional letterhead Vinson transmits "the personal sketch properly corrected as directed. of the 1924-25 Who's Who in America." Boldly signed. Accompanied by the aforementioned sketch a partly printed unsigned TD 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. 1924 February 19. Typed draft of Vinson's brief "Who's Who" entry bearing one hand-printed correction quite likely but not conclusively in Vinson's hand. Comes with a fine 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo of 1947 showing Vinson as chief justice administering the oath of office to the new U.S. Solicitor General while Attorney General Tom Clark observes. A choice and scarce image with the original mimeographed caption sheet still present. A fascinating assemblage. unknown
27629This politician is best known for the social legislation he pioneered as New York senator 1927-49 -- the National Industrial Recovery Act Social Security Act National Labor Relations Act or "Wagner Act" and the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 February 28. Addressed to Fred G. Giffoniello. Very good. Three-punched along left margin not affecting text. The New York politico pontificates in part: "I am very much interested in the education of the youth of our country as I believe there is no safer way to insure democracy then by training our boys to be useful and healthy citizens. unknown
1515This Democratic politician served Massachusetts both as its 46th governor 1914-16 and as senator 1919-47. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1937 April 14. Addressed to future Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Near fine. Light original horizontal folds. On "United States Senate" letterhead Walsh transmits present a signed copy of a recently-delivered speech. Accompanied by aforementioned speech an 8vo 8-page "Congressional Record" offprint titled "Reorganization of Federal Judiciary" being the text of the senator's radio address delivered at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 12 1937. In this fiery speech Walsh denounces President Roosevelt's controversial court-packing scheme. Signed large and bold near the bottom of the self-cover along with "Compliments of." Walsh was a well-known critic of FDR's plan to enlarge the Supreme Court making this signed memento particularly desireable. unknown
