$192
Twenty-five original vintage black and white photographs, most inscribed to Pepper Blethen; some signatures appear to be secretarial. Included are two letters and a photograph from Jerry Lewis, especially poignant because of Pepper's battle with muscular dystrophy and Lewis' activity in fundraising for MD. Other photographs from Johnny O'Neill, Herb "Cousin Herb" Henson, Merle Travis, Joe Maphis and Rose Lee, Maddox Brothers and Rose, Jenks "Tex" Carman, Johnny Bond, Skeets McDonald, Mary Lou, Quincy Snoodgrass, Bobby Charles, Marian Hall, Engineer Bill, Peter Baldwin, Miss USA 1955 Carlene King Johnson, Danny Thomas, a letter written on Moe Howard stationery, and a telegram sent on behalf of President Eisenhower from James Hagerty, Eisenhower's press secretary. Largest, 10 by 8 inches PROVENANCE Lot 1242, "Hollywood Legends," Julien's Auctions, Las Vegas, June 26, 2010 Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2011-05-07
