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14k Gold Milt Ebbins Custom Money Clip"Ocean's 11" Joe Kennedy LetterJohn F. Kennedy Handwritten Notes on Steel Crisis
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Amesbury, MA, United States
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THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III

A THREE DAY AUCTION SUMMIT - HISTORY IN THE MAKING THIS AUCTION WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM EST TODAY?S AUCTION FEATURES Lots 935-1589 An astonishing collection containing mystery, intrigue, controversy and fact from the heir of Hollywood mogul Milton Ebbins, manager, business partner and close friend of actor Peter Lawford, John F. Kennedy?s brother-in-law. The collection includes the records of Chrislaw Productions, all of which were given to ?Milt? after the company was dissolved and were held hidden in storage for over four decades. The contents of these files illustrate the link between the Kennedys and the inner circles of Hollywood during the golden age of Camelot, and reveal how for the first time in history, a candidate utilized Hollywood?s influence on the American public to win a Presidential election. A sequence of lots include correspondence, notes and other items documenting how Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford spearheaded the planning of President Kennedy?s Inaugural Gala. One lot includes Peter Lawford?s own original speech introducing Marilyn Monroe at Kennedy?s 45th birthday party, where Milton Ebbins could also be seen running offstage after pushing her onstage as she went out to sing her sultry version of ?Happy Birthday?. The items up for sale from this collection reveal behind-the-scenes views of Tinsel Town in the 1960s including party plans and guest lists, movie scripts including the original Ocean?s Eleven scripts, casting notes, the ransom note from the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra?s son Frank Jr., private phone logs and more related to the many of the Kennedys, the The Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis Jr. and Joey Bishop; Marilyn Monroe and her death, Patty Duke, Jerry Lewis, Bing Crosby, Mort Sahl, Rosemary Clooney, Elizabeth Montgomery, Count Basie, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Marlon Brando and many, many more.
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Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 9:00 pm: (1) Ticket of Admission (No. 629) to "The Inaugural Ball" National Guard Armory for Friday Evening, January 20, 1961 Nine O'clock.
1079: Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 9:00 pmEst. $200-$400
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Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 9:00 pm: (1) Ticket of Admission (No. 630) to "The Inaugural Ball" National Guard Armory for Friday Evening, January 20, 1961 Nine O'clock.
1080: Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 9:00 pmEst. $200-$400
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Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pm: (1) Ticket of Admission (Box No. 33) to "The Inaugural Ball" Statler Hilton Hotel for Friday Evening, January 20, 1961 Ten O'clock.
1081: Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pmEst. $200-$400
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Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pm: (1) Ticket of Admission (Box No. 33) to "The Inaugural Ball" Statler Hilton Hotel for Friday Evening, January 20, 1961 Ten O'clock.
1082: Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pmEst. $200-$400
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Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pm: (1) Ticket of Admission (Box No. 33) to "The Inaugural Ball" Statler Hilton Hotel for Friday Evening, January 20, 1961 Ten O'clock.
1083: Ticket to "The Inaugural Ball" 10:00 pmEst. $200-$400
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White House Notes and Photograph: (2) Personal handwritten notes on White House letterhead engraved with the Seal of the President from Evelyn Lincoln to Peter Lawford and Milton Ebbins thanking them for pins and flowers they gave to
1084: White House Notes and PhotographEst. $300-$600
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Presidential Pen and Paper: (1) Parker ballpoint pen engraved "With Best Wishes John F. Kennedy" and (1) blank 7 x 4 1/2 inch notepaper embossed in gold "The White House" beneath The Seal of the President. (note paper is folded
1085: Presidential Pen and PaperEst. $300-$600
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Presidential Stationary and Press Pass: (2) sheets of blank notepaper with "The White House Washington" letterhead embossed with the Seal of the President and (1) companion envelope, together with an "Official Press Kennedy Visit" card in
1086: Presidential Stationary and Press PassEst. $200-$400
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Presidential Portrait by Dave Iwerks: (1) Large format 13 1/2 x 10 3/4 inch mounted photographic portrait of John F. Kennedy signed Dave Iwerks. With the original envelope addressed in Jackie's hand "Milt Ebbins from Mrs. Kennedy".
1087: Presidential Portrait by Dave IwerksEst. $400-$800
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Frank Sinatra Signed Letter: (1) Typewritten letter to Peter Lawford asking Peter to consider producing a record album of the Gala which would continue to help fund the Democratic National Committee. The (2) page letter is
1088: Frank Sinatra Signed LetterEst. $750-$1,500
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Peter Lawford Anniversary Benefit Intro: (6) Western Union annotated telegrams containing introductions for Rosemary Clooney, Lee Remick, The President etc. which was given by Peter Lawford at "The Inaugural Anniversary Dinner", together
1089: Peter Lawford Anniversary Benefit IntroEst. $500-$1,000
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Anniversary Dinner Seating: (1) Seating floor plan designed by Architect Theodore Christensen for the "Inaugural Anniversary Dinner Honoring the President of the United States." 36 x 53 inches.
1090: Anniversary Dinner SeatingEst. $500-$1,000
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Anniversary Dinner Admission Ticket: (1) Admission ticket to "President Kennedy's Inaugural Anniversary Dinner" for Saturday, January 20, 1962 National Guard Armory. 7:00 PM. Together with a Red 1962 Inaugural Anniversary Dinner Usher
1091: Anniversary Dinner Admission TicketEst. $200-$400
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Inaugural Anniversary Dinner: (1) Saddle-bound booklet listing Contributors and Guests including the Seating Arrangements for the Inaugural Anniversary Dinner 56pp., (1) Inaugural Anniversary Dinner Program "New Purpose, New
1092: Inaugural Anniversary DinnerEst. $200-$400
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Inaugural Anniversary Dinner: (1) Saddle-bound booklet listing Contributors and Guests including the Seating Arrangements for the Inaugural Anniversary Dinner 56pp., (1) Inaugural Anniversary Dinner Program "New Purpose, New
1093: Inaugural Anniversary DinnerEst. $200-$400
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Inaugural Anniversary Details: (2) Handwritten pages of travel logistics for a number of the performers including Rosemary Clooney, correspondence concerning bills incurred in the Gala's production, notes regarding types of film
1094: Inaugural Anniversary DetailsEst. $250-$500
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Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Letter: (2) Page typed letter to William Asher from Joseph P. Kennedy regarding the recording of the Gala dated October 5, 1961 and signed Joe Kennedy, (1) page of typed notes on changes to be made for the
1095: Joseph P. Kennedy Signed LetterEst. $500-$1,000
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Joseph P. Kennedy Signed Letter: (1) Page typed letter on Joseph P. Kennedy letterhead to Bill Asher from Joseph P. Kennedy signed "Joe" and dated October 9, 1961, together with the companion letter that John F. Royal had sent to
1096: Joseph P. Kennedy Signed LetterEst. $500-$1,000
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Gala Film Production: (2) Page typed letter to Joseph P. Kennedy from William Asher concerning changes made to the film which were recommended by Joe Kennedy dated October 24, 1961. (2) Copies of typed Inaugural Gala
1097: Gala Film ProductionEst. $300-$600Lot Passed
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Chrislaw Gala Production File: (File) Including notes on Gala changes, (2) page "Rundown of February 21, 1961" Gala, listing of Gala reels in order of their appearance, pages of handwritten rundowns and typed edits together with a
1098: Chrislaw Gala Production FileEst. $300-$600
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Chrislaw Gala Production File: (File) Including (2) page "Inaugural Gala, Rundown of February 21, 1961", listing of Gala bills from Desilu Productions, General Film Laboratories, Guild Management Corporation, production cost
1099: Chrislaw Gala Production FileEst. $250-$500
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Chrislaw Gala Production File: (File) entitled Political Inaugural Gala Television Tape-2 including a report of film inventory- in Chrislaw Vault (#174) both typed and handwritten, a letter of proposal between Bill Asher and NBC
1100: Chrislaw Gala Production FileEst. $250-$500
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John F. Kennedy Campaign Supporter List: (1) Typewritten letter from Peter Lawford to John F. Kennedy of those who helped greatly during the campaign. List A includes entertainers such as Milton Berle, Nat Cole, Barron Hilton, Frank
1101: John F. Kennedy Campaign Supporter ListEst. $500-$1,000
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John F. Kennedy Political Greeting Cards: (2) Greeting cards featuring the anticipated 1960 election winner for the Presidency. (1) example for Kennedy and the other for Nixon depending who won the election. The Kennedy card is annotated
1102: John F. Kennedy Political Greeting CardsEst. $50-$100
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