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THBTwo General Anthony McAuliffe Scrapbooks & Photo Albums
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300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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TimedJan 6, 2017 - Jan 25, 2017
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General Anthony McAuliffe, 2 scrapbook photo albums. The first one includes a 101st Airborne Division Combat Veterans program from a reception for Major General McAuliffe, including the names of all the combat Veterans at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on February 21, 1950; a personal card to McAuliffe from John R. Steelman, assistant to President Truman, congratulating McAuliffe on his appointment to head the U.S. Army Chemical Corps; a letter bestowing Honorary Citizenship of the City of Louisville Kentucky on General McAuliffe; a number of personal photos of General McAuliffe with family and friends; many newspaper clippings relating to Bastogne and General McAuliffe's charitable activities; an inivitation to General and Mrs. McAuliffe to a reception at Buckingham Palace on July 20, 1950; a variety of cards and notes including an invitation from the American Ambassador to Belgium; a speech given by General McAuliffe and edited in his hand, delivered to a ceremony in Bastogne in 1950 at which Elizabeth, the Queen Mother of England was present and to which many foreign dignitaries including Winston Churchill and Field Marshall Montgomery were invited; a number of official photos of ceremonies at the dedication of the Bastogne Memorial. There is also a separate photo album from the McAuliffe's family time in Japan. General Anthony McAuliffe was one of the Commanding officers at the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne during World War II. He famously responded, "Nuts" to the German Army's offer to accept the Allies' surrender. Overall dimensions: 12.75" x 11.25" and 14.5" x 12". Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe thence by family descent. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $40.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Larger book is missing front cover, toning, creases, small tears and wear. Smaller book is in good condition with toning and minor wear. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.Condition
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