THE LEGENDS AUCTION-SESSION III 2013-11-24 Auction - 657 Price Results - John McInnis Auctioneers,LLC in MA - Page 9
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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President Kennedy Arrival In Hawaii Photograph: (1) Photograph of President Kennedy arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 8, 1963, part of his June, 1963 trip to the Western States, 14 x 11 inches, (light edge wear).
1127: President Kennedy Arrival In Hawaii PhotographEst. $300-$600
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President Kennedy Arrival In Hawaii Photograph: (1) Photograph of President Kennedy arrival in Honolulu, Hawaii, on June 8, 1963, part of his June, 1963 trip to the Western States, 14 x 11 inches, (light edge wear).
1128: President Kennedy Arrival In Hawaii PhotographEst. $300-$600
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White House Stationary and Pen: Including (3) 7 1/2 x 5 inch note paper engraved "The White House, Washington" and embossed with the Seal of the President, (3) 7 x 4 1/2 inch folding note paper engraved "The White House,
1129: White House Stationary and PenEst. $300-$600
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White House Correspondents' Dinner: (1) Typed letter on Chicago Sun-Times letterhead to Peter Lawford inviting Lawford to the White House Correspondents Association Dinner in honor of John F. Kennedy, signed "Bill" (Carleton Kent) and
1130: White House Correspondents' DinnerEst. $150-$300
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Ted Kennedy Campaign Song: (File) entitled Milton Ebbins Washington including (1) 45 RPM record Edward M. Kennedy "Hey Massachusetts" by Mitch Miller and The Boys, a letter on Edward M. Kennedy For U.S. Senator letterhead,
1131: Ted Kennedy Campaign SongEst. $250-$500
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Ted Kennedy Campaign Song and Signature: (File) entitled Peter Lawford-Edward Kennedy correspondence including (1) 45 RPM record Edward M. Kennedy "Hey Massachusetts" by Mitch Miller and The Boys, a letter on Edward M. Kennedy For U.S.
1132: Ted Kennedy Campaign Song and SignatureEst. $250-$500
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Ted Kennedy Campaign and Signature: (1) Typewritten note on Edward M. Kennedy letterhead to Peter Lawford asking that he and Joey Bishop give thought to countering claims of Ted's inexperience. Together with the Edward McCormack, Jr.,
1133: Ted Kennedy Campaign and SignatureEst. $150-$300
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President Kennedy Photographs etc.: (1) Mounted 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch candid portrait of John F. Kennedy with Jackie that John F. Kennedy considered to be his favorite of them both, (1) 8 x 5 inch photograph of John F. Kennedy in a
1134: President Kennedy Photographs etc.Est. $300-$600
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Photographs of Kennedys in Hyannis: (2) Large format 10 x 14 inch photographs of President Kennedy in a golf cart surrounded by children, (1) with the Kennedy Compound in the background. (September 1961)
1135: Photographs of Kennedys in HyannisEst. $400-$800
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President Kennedy Photographs etc.: (1) Mounted 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch candid portrait of John F. Kennedy with Jackie that John F. Kennedy considered to be his favorite of them both, (1) 8 x 5 inch photograph of John F. Kennedy in a
1136: President Kennedy Photographs etc.Est. $300-$600
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Dore Schary Signed Letter: (1) Letter on Dore Schary letterhead asking Peter Lawford to co-sponsor a dinner honoring Chief Justice Earl Warren. Signed Dore Schary and dated June 5, 1961.
1137: Dore Schary Signed LetterEst. $300-$600
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Jackie Kennedy Signed Note: (1) Typewritten note on "White House Washington" letterhead to Peter Lawford thanking him for the gift of a jade horse, signed "Jackie XO" and dated November 2, 1961, together with an envelope
1139: Jackie Kennedy Signed NoteEst. $400-$800
Theodore C. Sorensen Signed Note: (1) Typewritten note from Ted Sorensen on "White House Washington" letterhead notifying the Lawfords as to his itinerary while in Santa Monica for the National Junior Chamber of Commerce Convention.
1140: Theodore C. Sorensen Signed NoteEst. $150-$300Lot Passed
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Kirk Douglas Signed Note: (1) Typewritten note on personalized note paper from Kirk Douglas to Milt Ebbins thanking him for an exciting stay in Washington as well as his running into Mrs. Kennedy on the way to the White
1141: Kirk Douglas Signed NoteEst. $200-$400
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LIFE Magazine Invitation to White House: (1) Typewritten and signed letter from Henry Suydam on "Life" stationary inviting Peter Lawford to the White House News Photographers dinner in honor of President Kennedy on May 19, 1961, together
1142: LIFE Magazine Invitation to White HouseEst. $150-$300
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"New York Times" Letter to the Editor: Original duplicate (2 Page) typewritten letter to the editor by Jules Alberti stating that Lawford is a personality in his own right and not because he is related to the President dated October 19,
1143: "New York Times" Letter to the EditorEst. $100-$200
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Presidential Party at the Beverly Hilton: (3) Page brief regarding the visit of the President of the United States and 30 guests to the Beverly Hilton on August 18 and 19, 1962. (1) Typewritten note to Peter Lawford on "White House
1145: Presidential Party at the Beverly HiltonEst. $250-$500
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John F. Kennedy $1000 Las Vegas Dinner: (1) Western Union telegram to Peter Lawford announcing a dinner with important members of the entertainment industry and the Gene Wyan Group on October 26 between 6 and 8 at the Beverly Hilton at
1146: John F. Kennedy $1000 Las Vegas DinnerEst. $150-$300
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"The White House" Note Pad: (1) Unused note pad printed with "The White House Washington" letterhead.
1147: "The White House" Note PadEst. $200-$400
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Evelyn Lincoln Signed Note w/ Photos: (1) Handwritten note signed "All my love--Evelyn L." on Evelyn Lincoln personalized notepaper with (2) 8 x 10 inch photographs of John F. Kennedy's desk and rocking chair. The original envelope
1148: Evelyn Lincoln Signed Note w/ PhotosEst. $150-$300
Democratic Party Bad Debts: (1) Typewritten letter on Hacienda Hotels-Motels letterhead to Milton Ebbins from Joseph Shribman requesting the Democratic Party to make good on services rendered, together with (1) thermo-fax
1149: Democratic Party Bad DebtsEst. $100-$200Lot Passed
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Hawaii Vacation: (7) Typed letters between Waikiki realtor Marion Blair, Peter Lawford and John F. Kennedy regarding renting a private estate during a visit to Hawaii which never came to be. (2) of which are from
1150: Hawaii VacationEst. $150-$300