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J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover

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J. Edgar Hoover

Two items: a TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Department of Justice, November 22, 1957, addressed to Priscilla A. Cameron, in part: "Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of November 15, 1957, and you are advised your resignation as a Clerk-Typist in the Federal Bureau of Investigation is being accepted effective at the close of business November 29, 1957, active duty to cease at the same time. In accordance with your request, an autographed photograph is being forwarded to you under separate cover." Includes the referenced photograph: a vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 Fabian Bachrach portrait of Hoover in a seated half-length pose, affixed to the original studio mount, and signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, "To Priscilla & William Cameron, Best wishes, J. Edgar Hoover, 11.22.57." In overall very good to fine condition, with light foxing to the photo's mount, and a thin strip of paper residue in the top border which easily matted out if desired.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: December Auction: Featuring Animation
  • Dates: #514 - Ended December 06, 2017