Unsigned notes (in pencil) in DiMaggio’s hand on both sides of an off-white 5 x 3 slip, no date [circa 1954]. DiMaggio makes notes related to business arrangements for his then-wife, Marilyn Monroe. In part: “[…] show business. She is also in the business to make money. How long do they want her to be hungry. She makes millions for the studio, and she has a right to share in some. After all I don’t go for this stuff. All for me and the crums [sic] for you….” Another, similar sheet bears pencil mathematical notations evidently related to payment under the terms of Monroe’s contract. Accompanied by an unsigned sheet from a document related to salaries and options, including mentions of the films [There’s No Business Like] Show Business and Pink Tights; also included is a letter of authenticity from the auction of the Joe DiMaggio Collection, signed by two of DiMaggio’s granddaughters. Light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
