Lot 354
A Collection of U.S. Generals. A collection of 70 portrait photographs signed by a variety of U.S. Army Generals (a few naval officers included), with a small number of unsigned photographs, various places, various dates (most circa 1940-1950). Most of the photos are 10 x 8 in. and were inscribed and signed for Army gridiron star Elmer Quillen Oliphant, "Ollie". Included are Generals Omar N. Bradley, Maxwell D. Taylor, Jacob L. Devers, J. Lawton Collins, Mark W. Clark, Joseph W. ("Vinegar Joe") Stillwell, Hoyt Vandenberg, Lucius D. Clay, Leland S. Hobbs, Admiral William H. ("Bull") Halsey, James H Doolittle (several different examples), Claire Lee Chennault (of Flying Tigers fame) and many others. Should be examined in person to be appreciated.
Elmer Q. Oliphant (1892-1975) was an all-American athlete. While in college at Purdue he won 17 Varsity letters, and later became the only West Point Athlete to win four letters in baseball, three in football, three in basketball and one in track. He later played for the NFL and was appointed as the track coach at West Point by Douglas MacArthur. He had many friends among high-ranking officers, especially those of the U.S. Army.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
E. Q. Oliphant Collection, Christies East, May 14, 1997, lot 254.
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