Lot 61
[U. S. Statesmen and Politicians] Collection of Signed Calling Cards, Photographs and Letters. Collection of approximately 150 signed cards, of Senators, Congressmen, Ambassadors, Political Activists, Journalists and Leaders (some possibly secretarial), majority on a decorative personal calling card, various sizes (2 x 3½"- 10 x 8"). Signatures include:Cesar Chavez, Betty Friedan, Edwin Meese III, Andrew Young, Hamilton Jordan, Leonard Woodcock, Takeo Fukuda, Julian Nava, Edmond G. Brown, Richard Helms, Liz Smith, Walter Annenberg, James R. Schlesinger, Oliver North, Gary Hart, Piérre Salingert, Jack Kemp, Earl Wilson, John D. Rockefeller, David Brinkley, Abraham D. Beame, William F. Buckley Jr., Eric Sevareid, David Dinkins, John Cameron Swayze, José López Portillo, James G. Watt and many others. With 5 signed photographs of : David Rockefeller, Patrick Moynihan, Edward Kennedy (2), and Joseph Califano, Jr.; Mike Mansfield, signed printed copy of Congressional Record, March 4, 1976, No. 30, announcing his retirement; George C. Wallace, typed letter signed as Governor, on State of Alabama stationery, one page, 10½x 7½", Montgomery, June 17, 1974. To Mr. William Asher regarding a film to be shot on location in Alabama.; and Everett M. Dirksen, typed letter signed, on U.S. Senate stationery, one page, 10½ x 8", Washington, January 14, 1954. To Mr. Albert Harris. Dirksen sends regrets that he will not be able to address a meeting, due to his heavy work schedule. Collection contained in a sleeved three ring binder. Overall fine.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Jerry Berg Card Collection.
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