University Archives: Fantastic Selection of Autographed Documents, Manuscripts, Photos, Books & Relics

Rare Force engraving of the Declaration of Independence printed in 1848

James Madison superb ALS regarding the Constitution and 12th Amendment

John Adams, "The Father of the American Navy," sends thanks "for the copy in two volumes of the naval history" — written during the War of 1812, one of the great tests of American naval prowess

World Class Fillmore ALS as Vice President, to Taylor as President, Regarding Taylor's Mexican War Service, as Detailed in a Letter to Buchanan

Chinese Flag importantly signed by Generals Chennault and Stillwell "We are the US Air Force who came to help the Chinese fight the war (against Japan)"

Outstanding Albert Einstein signed black and white photo, dated '48

Lincoln ALS dated 1859, shortly before his Cooper Union speech

Andrew Jackson Fantastic ALS about the Creek War: "... Cattle was carried away by the Indians ... The Spanish guard was surprised & captured & six Indians killed ..."

Harry Houdini thrice signed contract to publish Professor Hoffman's final book on magic in the United States, one of the great escape artist's idols

Orville Wright signed post card of the famous first flight, with an original piece of his plane!

Rare Paul Revere signed ornate document

Marilyn Monroe boldly signs an attractive early contract for her appearance in a movie

Jackie Kennedy's signed Raw and uncensored pre-published ALS about the infamous Summer of 1951 with her sister!

Fidel Castro 4-page battle content letter during the Cuban Revolution

Garbo invites Sidney Guilaroff, to visit her in Switzerland - "If you want to call me. Perhaps you would like to come a little later for a visit …" Garbo signs the letter as herself but also reveals her famous alias "Harriet Brown"

John Peter Zenger, rare 1734 issue of New-York Weekly Journal

Theodore Roosevelt supports World War I draft and criticizes Wilson's decision about volunteers

Revolutionary War Era Manuscript Broadside Announcing Adoption of Articles of Association Shortly After Bunker Hill

The First Japanese Mission to the US in 1860 - Fascinating Collection

Jacqueline Kennedy ALS to her Mum regarding her trip to London visiting Lee, 1955

James Buchanan superb ALS predicting Southern Democrats will stack the power - this was to perpetuate Slavery

Lewis Morris, Declaration Signer, to his son, with Yale and George Washington content!

Dr Seuss signed with a drawing, "Thickwick The Big-Hearted Moose"

John Morton, declaration signer, signs an important Anthony Wayne artfully hand drawn, replete with houses, signed by him too.

John Jay Gorgeous New York Document Signed Supporting the Oldest Running Hospital in the United States