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[Contracts] Archive of Cardini contracts and related correspondence. Including contracts for his work as “Carmen” on an early tour in Michigan in 1926, for the U.S.O. Camp Shows during WWII, at the Manhattan Music Hall, on Granada TV, and other appearances, as well as TLSs from the William Morris Agency and other agents. 1926 – 1960s. Most on 4to sheets; some original mailing covers included, some documents signed by Cardini. Condition varies, but generally good.


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2013-04-06

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[Correspondence] Lifetime archive of Cardini’s personal correspondence. An important and historically significant accumulation of letters written to Cardini by a wide array of correspondents, among Read more…


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Sullivan, Ed. Archive of Ed Sullivan/Cardini correspondence and ephemera. Including four telegrams and five TLSs from the great columnist and TV host, one clipping, and Read more…


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McGuire, Eddie. Archive of 36 letters from Eddie McGuire to Cardini. Important archive of correspondence that reveals not only the inner-workings of many of the Read more…


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Martin, John. Archive of eight ALSs from John Martin to Cardini. On aerogramme stock, each missive discusses tantalizing details of various mechanical devices Martin manufactured Read more…


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Dew, Danny. Archive of Danny Dew/Cardini correspondence. An important group of over 20 letters from Danny Dew to Dick and Swan Cardini. Subjects discussed include Read more…


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Grossman, John Henry. Archive of Grossman/Cardini correspondence. Eighteen ALSs from Dr. John Henry Grossman to Richard and Swan Cardini, regarding a wide range of topics, Read more…


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