Featured in this writing are Three different Golf Balls owned and used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. All are from Eisenhower's actual Golf Bag. Each is Personally Monogrammed. On one, the Golf Ball reads "Ike" and on another "Ike Eisenhower" and interestingly on another,"General Ike". This Rare Trio are each straight from President Eisenhower's Golf Bag.
A RARE TRIO STRAIGHT FROM THE GOLF BAG OF PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
President Eisenhower, can be seen, on a Presidential Journey aboard Ship, actually lining up one of the Golf Balls, with the aid of his Personal Valet – Sgt. John Moaney. Moaney was Ike's Valet from early 1942 until General Dwight D. Eisenhower's death in 1969. Day in and day out, General Eisenhower and Sgt. Moaney were in close proximity to each other. And when President Eisenhower left The White House on January 21, 1961, Ike retired to his Gettysburg Farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. And there he set up a separate room for Sgt. John Moaney, so that he could always live, with his wife, Dolores, who was also the Eisenhower Cook - right there in the Big House with Mamie and President Eisenhower.
WHILE AT SEA VALET SGT. MOANEY DEVISES A WAY FOR IKE TO TEE IT UP - IKE AND MOANEY WERE TOGETHER EACH AND EVERY DAY FROM 1942 - 1969
THERE WERE MORE HIGHLY SKILLED PRESIDENTIAL GOLFERS THAN IKE - BUT PERHAPS NONE WERE MORE DETERMINED
Golf Balls illustrated here are just a few of the examples from The Collection of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. Personal Golf Balls used by Presidents are not to be confused with the more ordinary gift golf balls. All of the Golf Balls on display in the Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection are only the Golf Balls straight from the Golf Bags of the President's. They include Golf Balls from President Warren G. Harding, President Richard M. Nixon, President John F. Kennedy as well as others.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Featured is Theodore Roosevelt's (1858-1919) Personal Silver Frame and Cabinet photo – as a"Rough Rider". The President's Silver Frame contains an Impressive photo of him with a Stamp on the verso, Officially Marked - "Presidents File".
ELEGANT FRAME AND ROUGH RIDER CABINET PHOTO - OWNED AND USED IN THE WHITE HOUSE - BY PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
The President kept his personal property, as illustrated above,within the White House living quarters until the Roosevelts permanently left, in 1909. At that time, it was presented to a favored White House Employee as a Gesture of Appreciation. When properly brought to the polished state of immaculate and unblemished appearance, T.R's Ornate Silver Frame brings on even more Stunning clarity.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT - IN 1898 - AS A "ROUGH RIDER"
The 1898 Rough Rider Venture into Cuba, during the Spanish American war, was perhaps, singularly the most Important Event in Theodore Roosevelt's Life. Overwhelming Publicity was garnished from his role as a Rough Rider and it was a Major reason why he was elected Governor of New York. And if he had not been the young Governor of New York, T.R. would not have been selected as Vice-President under William McKinley. And not long after, T.R. was to become an Accidental President, when President McKinley was Assassinated in 1901. A few years later he was Elected President, in his own right, and Theodore Roosevelt's exploits, as well as accomplishments, have been carefully attested to by Historians over time.
ALWAYS PHOTOGENIC - PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
There was a Tremendous amount of Publicity resulting from the Rough Rider conflict during the 1898 Spanish-American war and the Gallantry of the future President was extensively covered by the Press. At the time of the adventure, there was an Official Recommendation for the Congressional Medal of Honor. This Distinction of Bravery ultimately arrived on the desk of a Politically Conflicting - Secretary of War. The Secretary then refused to sign off on this Major Honor. Many years of ensuing debate followed; with The Congressional Medal of Honor, the Epitome of Heroic Distinction, eventually being Approved and Awarded by President William Jefferson Clinton in 2001.
THE MEDAL OF HONOR - AS AWARDED TO THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Currently this Important Personal Relic, that once belonged to Theodore Roosevelt, is in The Collection of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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The Historic Leather Case General Dwight D. Eisenhower always traveled with, from 1942 to 1969, has at last been located. There was no place on earth that Ike ever embarked to that this Monogrammed case, along with Ike's trusted Valet-Sgt. John Moaney, was not in travel and the Case was always near the side of The General and or his Valet.
HISTORIC D.D.E. HAND-LEATHER CASE THAT ALWAYS TRAVELED WITH GENERAL EISENHOWER FROM 1940 UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1969
During World War II, beginning in 1942, it was the task of Sgt. John Moaney, the General's personally selected Valet, to hand-carry the above Monogrammed Leather Case whenever he traveled with the General and also with President Dwight D. Eisenhower. There was absolutely no mission carried out by The General and President that this Handsome Personalized Leather Travel Case did not participate....along with unfolding and eventful history.
A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THE MONOGRAMMED LEATHER CASE OF GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
INSIDE THE HELICOPTER ARE SGT. JOHN MOANEY WITH THE MONOGRAMMED LEATHER CASE AWAITING THE BOARDING OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
Sgt. John Moaney, coincidentally, married the personal cook of Mamie and Dwight Eisenhower. This marriage occurred immediately after World War II and continued until Sgt. Moaney's Death in 1980. Historian and Collector Raleigh DeGeer Amyx was well acquainted with the Moaney's. And they became staunch friends. Part of the story being shared in this historic account is further expounded upon, in a detailed letter on White House Stationery, to Mr. Amyx. This letter contains critical Provenance to better explain the nuances as well as the importance of this Historic Relic.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER BARBECUES WITH HIS VALET AND FRIEND - SGT. JOHN MOANEY
The contents of the Eisenhower's Leather Case always contained the personal effects of The President, such as extra handsomely Monogrammed hankies, Monogrammed Eisenhower matchbook covers, a piece of Winston Churchill's Birthday Cake (this is still inside the Case, encapsulated in its original tiny box), a shoe polishing cloth for the General's shoes, as well as a Leather Wallet Monogrammed "John A. Moaney", along with his personal ID photos still inside. Ike's Leather Case was handsomely Monogrammed on top with a brass plaque" DDE", sometime during World War II.
HISTORIAN AND COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX
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The featured shorts of JFK Jr., were worn by him, as a toddler, in The White House. They are Monogrammed on the front, in Blue, "JFK, Jr." They would have been worn by the President's son, Circa 1961-62.
STUNNING SHORTS OF J.F.K. JR. - WORN IN THE WHITE HOUSE CIRCA 1961- 62
There is Detailed Provenance from a White House Maid that often had direct responsibility for interacting with and caring for both Caroline and John F. Kennedy Jr. Her name was Viola "Big Momma" Wise. The writer knew her well back in the 1970's and 1980's. When President John F. Kennedy was Assassinated in 1963, the Funeral was held, November 25, 1963, the 3rd Birthday of JFK Jr. Following this Sudden and Painful event in the Kennedy Family and in the History of America, a number of important pieces of the President and his Family were dispersed to those with direct Kennedy Family access. These Striking and beautifully hand-crafted JFK Jr. shorts are one of those more Important Relics.
JBK & JFK JR. - A DEVOTED MOTHER EMBRACES HER SON
Sometimes Viola "Big Momma" Wise would share stories, with Raleigh DeGeer Amyx, as related to her 30 Year Career at The White House. Some were put into writing. In this particular case, "Big Momma" shared verbally and in writing the following Kennedy Story. And this Story is also attested to on White House Stationery, as "Big Momma" explained, in a full-page Letter of Provenance, her Association with the Kennedy Brother and Sister. Anyway, there came a day when "Big Momma" was Rocking JFK Jr. And she looked at JFK Jr. and said, "You're an Ugly Darlin Baby - but you are the Son of a President and a Millionaire and so "Big Momma" is gonna keep on rockin you." And she would smile broadly at the young lad as she caressed him and she continued with a favorite chore of that White House day.
AT WORK WITH HER EFFERVESCENT SMILE - VIOLA "BIG MOMMA" WISE - IN THE WHITE HOUSE -CIRCA 1961-63
Today, the Shorts of JFK Jr., are in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection, where they are beautifully shared and displayed.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Featured is the World War 11 Leather Jacket of Dwight D. Eisenhower. This Class-One War Relic was, following the Death of Ike, in 1969, in the possession of his Valet and Friend, Sgt. John Moaney. Sgt. Moaney and the General first met in 1942 at Telegraph Cottage, 15 miles South of London - The Headquarters of The Allied effort in The European Theater. It was there that the General met with Moaney for the purpose of interviewing him for the position of Valet and Assistant to the Commanding General. At that time Sgt. Moaney had never even seen a General. But then and there Ike had Moaney reassigned to him at Headquarters. And from 1942 until the President's Death in 1969 (27 years) they were together each and every day. After the President retired, as President in 1961, Ike moved, with Mamie, to their new home in Pennsylvania - Gettysburg Farm. And Sgt. John Moaney and his wife, Delores also moved into the beautiful home with the Eisenhower's.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER & SGT. JOHN MOANEY - THEY WERE WITH EACH OTHER DAILY - FROM 1942 TO 1969
Also featured are Binoculars, Owned and Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Both the Binoculars and World War 11 Leather Jacket, which has Artistically hand-swen Stars attached to it's Epaulets, were left for Moaney. As was Ike's Handsome18K Rolex. The General left that, in 1969, to Sgt. Moaney as well. All of these Historic Relics are properly Documented for the Ages. There are individual Letters of Provenance, on White House Stationery, explaining the Relics in detail as well as the role of Moaney as Ike's friend and Valet.
EISENHOWER'S WORLD WAR 11 LEATHER JACKET - A RELIC OF MAJOR SIGNIFICANCE - IN THE RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX COLLECTION
IKE'S WORLD WAR 11 LEATHER JACKET AND BINOCULARS AND LEATHER MONOGRAMMED CASE - AS RECENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX COLLECTION
Years later the Moaneys, with the Major Assistance of Delores Moaney, (married to Sgt. John Moaney and also the Cook and personal Assistant to The Eisenhower's), presented this World War 11 Leather Jacket and other Important pieces to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. At this time, all of the above mentioned Relics are in The Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX
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Featured is President Theodore Roosevelt's Silver Monogrammed and Ornately Crafted, Tea Caddy. This Presidential Relic is of Museum Quality, as well as of Intricate and Artistic Merit. The Silver Lid, Vividly illustrated below, was Impressively Hand-Engraved, "Theodore Roosevelt", by an Artist of Merit.
STUNNING SILVER TEA CADDY OWNED AND USED BY PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Note the Artistic design combined with Dramatic Arched Curvature - as well as the 3-D Embossed effect. This Silver Tea Caddy, measures approximately 5" in height. This 800 Sterling T.R. Relic is of German Manufacture, with an Impressive Napoleonic Style Design. It is octagonal in shape. The bottom is marked 800 (Sterling), with a small crescent and crown, which is the silver mark denoting 1880's origin.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE OCTAGONAL SILVER TOP OF PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S TEA CADDY
This Historic T.R. Relic is accompanied by a detailed Letter of Provenance, some 30 years ago, on White House Stationery, from Lillian Rogers Parks to her close friend Raleigh DeGeer Amyx.
RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX WITH HIS FRIEND LILLIAN ROGERS PARKS AT THE HOME OF PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CIRCA 1982
In the Historic White House Letter Mrs. Parks outlines the details of the fact that President Roosevelt owned and used this Beautiful Piece. Lillian Rogers Parks had worked at The White House for 30 years. Prior to that her Mother, Maggie Rogers was employed at The White House, as First Maid, for 30 years.
THE DRAMATIC BUT CONFIDENT PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT
As of 2011, this Historic Relic - once owned and used by President Theodore Roosevelt, before and during his Presidency, is currently in The Collection of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Ike's Rolex was located recently. This 18K Gold Rolex may very well be the most Important time-piece on the Planet. It was worn by President Eisenhower, almost daily, throughout his 1953-1960 Tenure as Commander in Chief - at The White House. However, it was actually presented to the General while he was the NATO Commander in 1950.
ROLEX SELECTED - GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER -TO BE THE RECEPIENT OF THE 150,00TH ROLEX THEY MANUFACTURED
This was an Important Presentation on the part of Rolex in that this Rolex was the 150,000th Rolex ever Manufactured by them. The 100,000th Rolex had previously been presented to Sir Winston Churchill. Therefore, Rolex obviously considered certain Manufacturing Milestone's as being of Major Significance.
REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER ON THE FRONT COVER OF LIFE MAGAZINE IN 1952 - WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
Also, accompanying the Eisenhower Presidential Rolex are detailed and complete records between Rolex and the General beginning in 1950 and for many years following. This also includes important photographs as well as the appropriate Serial Number, as selected by the Rolex Corporation for their 150,000th.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE BRACELET ENGRAVING AS ACCOMPLISHED AND AUTHORIZED BY ROLEX FOR AND TO GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER - IN 1950
The Five-Stars and all Hand-Engraving was accomplished after consultation by Rolex with General Eisenhower. The Engraving was done by a highly skilled Artist, in Switzerland, as determined by Rolex. This was just prior to the Presentation of the time-piece to General Eisenhower, on December 19, 1950.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE 1950 HAND ENGRAVING AS DONE BY ROLEX FOR PRESENTATION TO GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Many pages of Impeccable Provenance accompany this Important Relic of Historic Importance. There is also a detailed letter of Provenance from the Moaney's, (full details below) presenting this Important Rolex to Raleigh DeGeer Amyx. The Provenance is addressed to Mr. Amyx, on White House Stationery, some 25 plus years ago.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT CLOSE-UP OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER WEARING THE 150,00TH ROLEX ON HIS LEFT WRIST
General Dwight David Eisenhower wore this Rolex from the time of its 1950 Presentation until his death in 1969. Before his Death, President Eisenhower saw to it that it was given to his longtime Aide and Valet - Sgt. John Moaney. In a Book, Authored by President Eisenhower, entitled "At Ease - Stories I Tell To Friends", Eisenhower described Moaney as a Man Indispensable to him during his life-time. An Exalted measure of Praise for his friend and confidant from the time of their World War 11 1942 meeting until Ike's Death in 1969. Ike and Moaney were with each other daily for 27 consecutive years.
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER GRILLS STEAKS WITH SGT. JOHN MOANEY THEY WERE WITH EACH OTHER DAILY FROM 1942 TO 1969
Sgt. John Moaney was married to Dolores Moaney, the Cook for Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, for over 30 years. When Sgt. Moaney, unfortuantely, passed away from Cancer, about 1981, this Important piece of History was Presented to a trusted friend of the Moaney's, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx - for inclusion into his respected Collection (a.k.a.) as The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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Sometime between 1961 and 1963, First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy observed a Large Oil Painting, of The White House, as it appeared in 1805. In fact, this same Original Oil Painting has been hung in The Oval Office by almost all Presidents for many years.
ORIGINAL ART - BY JACQUELINE KENNEDY - AS FIRST LADY - A PAINTING THAT SHE ACCOMPLISHED FOR HER HUSBAND PRESIDENT JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY
The Highly Skilled First Lady Propped up her Easel (JBK is featured with it in this same writing) and took her Watercolors and Brush to form this accurate and Beautiful Rendition of The White House - Just as it appeared way back in 1805 - when Thomas Jefferson was our Incumbent President.
FIRST LADY - JACQUELINE KENNEDY AT HER EASEL - CAROLINE KENNEDY AT PLAY IN BACKGROUND
The First Lady meant for this Original Painting to be Personally Presented to her Husband, The President. And, Mrs. Kennedy was quite clear in her wishes in that she uncharacteristically Signed this 5" x 7" inch Painting in an unusual format. Almost always Jacqueline Kennedy Signed her Artistic Renderings - "J B K ". However, Mrs. Kennedy Signed this Very Personal Example, "J to J" (Jacqueline to Jack). It is now an Historic and Important Piece of our American History.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE HISTORIC "J TO J" SIGNATURE OF THIS HIGHLY SKILLED FIRST LADY - JACQUELINE BOUVIER KENNEDY
ON THE VERSO OF THIS HISTORIC PAINTING THE FIRST LADY TAKES THE TIME TO ADD "FOR JACK" - A TOUCHING TRIBUTE BETWEEN JACQUELINE KENNEDY AND THE PRESIDENT
Of Serious Historical Importance is the Fact that President John F. Kennedy can be seen in this Feature sitting in his Rocker in The Oval Office. And The President is shown facing this exact same Original Painting, as it rests not far away, on the Round Table to JFK's right, under a Lamp and on a small Easel. An Extraordinary glimpse of American History, indeed.
THE PRESIDENT IN THE OVAL OFFICE IS SHOWN FACING THE ORIGINAL ART BY THE FIRST LADY - THE JACQUELINE KENNEDY PAINTING RESTS ON THE ROUND TABLE TO THE PRESIDENT'S RIGHT
Obviously, a piece of this Immense Historical Magnitude came from someone Trusted and with close Proximity to President Kennedy and The First lady - On a Frequent Basis. This Important information was provided by Historian and Collector, Raleigh DeGeer Amyx.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
AMERICA'S MOST STUNNING FIRST LADY - AND A WOMAN POSSESSING MULTIPLE SKILL LEVELS
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America's most Prolific Inventor was Thomas Alva Edison (1847 – 1931). Featured - and archivally framed & hand-wrapped with Sorvino Silk, is a 9 x 5" x 11.5" Signed Photograph of Thomas Edison.
THOMAS EDISON 9.5"X11.5" BOLDLY SIGNED PHOTO - ARCHIVALLY FRAMED WITH HAND-WRAPPED SORVINO SILK
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE ABOVE SIGNATURE - OF THOMAS EDISON
Edison was a Genius in the practical application of scientific principle and is considered perhaps the Greatest Productive Inventor of All–Time. Thomas Edison's formal education was limited to almost nothing. But rather like Abraham Lincoln, there was a Genius always lurking within. And in total truth, Edison was a self-made man.
THOMAS EDISON - AMERICAN - A MAN POSSESSED WITH EXTRAORDINARY GENIUS
Edison was perhaps most notably known for the Invention of the phonograph and the incandescent illuminating bulb. Edison's other Inventions included the alkaline storage battery and a system of telegraphy for communicating with moving trains. Edison's northern Laboratory was based in West Orange, New Jersey, although he also had a smaller one in Fort Myers, Florida. There Edison joined other Great Americans, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone; as they sometimes saw each other as they winter vacationed in Fort Myer, Florida.
THOMAS EDISON - PROLIFIC INVENTOR - AT WORK
Edison's various companies ultimately merged to form the Edison General Electric Company - now known as The General Electric Company. During Thomas Edison's Extraordinary lifetime he was Granted well over 1000 Patents - A record that stands until this day.
THOMAS EDISON - AN AMERICAN GENIUS ON VACATION IN FLORIDA
Although available for purchase soon, this near Mint Condition Signed example of Thomas Alva Edison, has been, for 25 years, in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX - 2010
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Featured, from The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection, is a Mint Condition 1908 Silver Medal (30mm) - Presented in London, England, at the IV Olympiad. Interestingly, the Olympic Sport was for Racquets - The first and only time this event was Sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.). An Elite Athlete, that competed in this event, almost always competed at the Olympics in Tennis as well. And that was the case with the Elite Winner of this Olympic Prize Medal, one Henry Leaf of Great Britain
FEATURING - FRONT OF A MINT CONDITION OLYMPIC SILVER MEDAL
THE STUNNING VERSO OF THE 1908 OLYMPIC WINNERS MEDAL
Not only is the Silver Winners Medal in Near Mint Condition but the equally Prized Original Presentation Case also accompanies this Historical piece of Perfection. It is Ebony in color and is Impressively Embossed in a Striking Gilt trim.
THE RARE & HANDSOME PRESENTATION CASE THAT ACCOMPANIED THE OLYMPIC WINNERS MEDAL IN 1908
In these 1908 Olympics a Major Controversy erupted. Heated arguments arose among the American Delegation and the British Delegation. United States, Team Management, accused the British Host Nation of Judge Partiality. In other words, the Americans accused the British of Cheating. After further Investigation, the I.O.C. agreed with the Accusations made by the Americans and they Ordered Major changes in future Olympiads. All Official Judges would, henceforth - and for the very first time, be used from multiple Competing Nations.
Another contentious issue was the fact that some Men had resisted for years Equality in Sports for Women. There was continued insistence by various Competitive Women (and by some men) that they be allowed to compete in many more Olympic Events. Eventually the Powers That Be consented - But it was a long hard road for Deserving Elite Women Athletes. But their logical position eventually prevailed. And we, as Olympic Supporters and Spectators are the better for it. And so are the Internationally Popular Olympic Games.
ONE OF FEW EVENTS THAT ELITE WOMEN ATHLETES WERE PERMITTTED TO COMPETE IN WAS ARCHERY - PROVIDED THEY WORE EXCESSIVE "COMPETITIVE" CLOTHING
Currently this Rare 1908 Silver Winners Medal, with its Striking Original Presentation Case, is in The Collection of Raleigh DeGeer Amyx (a.k.a.) The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX 2010
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W.F. Cody - (1846-1917) – more properly known as " Buffalo Bill". Young Cody, along with his Parents and five sisters, moved to Salt Creek Valley, Kansas in 1854, when Bill Cody was only eight years of age. Later, the young man became Famous as an Indian Fighter, Scout, Pathfinder, Guide, Tracker and Courier.
"BUFFALO BILL" - OFFICIAL POSTER FROM HIS WILD WEST SHOW
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1872 - But this Extraordinary Honor was Disputed and it was later taken away from Cody. After a Long Campaign by Admirer's and Historians this Important Honor was at last Restored in the late 1980's.
- BEAUTIFULLY & ARCHIVALLY FRAMED - A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION OF - A TURN OF THE CENTURY BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST PROGRAM
Primarily a Showman, "Buffalo Bill" was Extremely Popular World-Wide. Cody's Wild West show served to extend his already Enormous Legend. The Showman even traveled to Europe with his Enormous Show. Cody was The Greatest Showman in the Entire World. "Buffalo Bill" considered himself as an Exhibitor of our Native Americans, with whom, for the Greater part of his Life, he had been on terms that varied between Hostility and Mutual Friendship.
A VIVID CLOSE-UP OF THE ACTUAL PROGRAM WHICH BUFFALO BILL INSCRIBED WITH HIS SCARE SIGNATURE FORMAT - "TRUE TO FRIEND AND FOE - W.F. CODY, BUFFALO BILL"
Featured is an - Official Wild West Show Program, from a Turn-of-The-20th Century - Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Cody was billed as the last of the Great Scouts, by Promoter Nate Salisbury. The Amyx Collection Piece featured measures 3'.6' x 2 1/3 feet. It is Boldly Autographed in the top right of the Official Program with the following Elegant Script in "Buffalo Bill's" own hand, "True, to Friend and Foe, W. F. Cody – Buffalo Bill". This is the more important form of "Buffalo' Bill's" Scarce Holograph material.
W.F. CODY - "BUFFALO BILL" - IN A MOMENT OF REPOSE
Currently, this Historic piece is in The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection A.K.A The American Heritage Collection.
HISTORIAN & COLLECTOR - RALEIGH DEGEER AMYX - 2010
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