Harlan F. Stone #73 (1872 - 1946)
Harlan F. Stone #73 was nominated to the court by President Calvin Coolidge in, 1925 and in 1941 continued thereafter as the 13th Chief Justice until his death in 1946 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Justice John McLean #21 (1785-1861)
Justice John McLean #21 (1785-1861) wrote a letter to the postal department on 18 February 1825 commencing “SIR”. (197 years ago.)
When he wrote this, he was the postmaster general of the United States. Four years later he was nominated to the supreme court by Andrew Jackson, president.
Justice Abe Fortas #95 (1910- 1982),Justice Hugo l. Black #76 (1888-1971)
Justice Abe Fortas #95 (1910- 1982), Hugo l. Black #76 (1888-1971)
Justice Warren Burger #97 (1969-1986), Justice Stanley Matthews #46 (1824-1889)
Justice Warren Burger #97 (1969-1986), Justice Stanley Matthews #46 (1824-1889)
Justice Harold Burton #84 (1888 - 1964), Justice James F. Byrnes #81 (1882 - 1972)
Justice Harold Burton #84 (1888 - 1964), James F. Byrnes #81 (1882 - 1972)
Justice Henry Billings Brown #52. Justice Howell E. Jackson #54
Justice Henry Billings Brown #52. (1836-1913) Justice brown signs his autograph which includes a quote from the murdered consul of Rome, Marcus Tullius Cicero wherein Cicero tells us “Freedom is the power to do all the law allows.”
There is an autographed card offered from Howell E. Jackson #54 (1832-1895) dated May 6, 1895. there is also a print o Justice Jackson. There is also a picture of the entire court in 1895 (both Justice Brown and Jackson are standing together on the top row left.
Chief JusticeWarren Burger #97 (1907-1995)
Warren Burger #97 (1907-1995) Justice Burger autographs a pamphlet produced by the Supreme Court wherein many Justices were asked to sign thereon as he in fact does in an undated style. There are five photographs attached to the board the first of which captures the chief in chambers in his robe in color wearing a red tie. The Chief was the first nomination for President Nixon.
William Howard Taft #69
Chief William Howard Taft #69 ( 10th Chief Justice, 27th President of the United States). Chief Taft autographs a letter on letterhead of the war department dated and signed by the future President and Chief Justice on December 28, 1906. Included on the 26 x 34’ board are 7 photographs or prints.
Byron White #93, Thurgood Marshall #96, Harry Blackmun #98
Byron White #93, Thurgood Marshall #96, Harry Blackmun #98
Justice Harry Blackmun #98 (1908-1999)
Justice Harry Blackmun #98 (1908-1999) autographs a chambers card embossed with his name dating it December 1992.
Included on the board is a color photograph of Justice Blackmun in red robes. He is also shown in a photograph in a pensive position. Finally, there is a photograph of this Justice that wrote the majority decision in Roe v Wade. There were 2 dissents from that decision. Blackmun got for his efforts… death threats.
Justice Nathan Clifford #34 (1803-1881), Justice Noah Hayes Swayne #35 (1804-1884)
Justice Nathan Clifford #34 (1803-1881), Justice Noah Hayes Swayne #35 (1804-1884)
Associate Justice William R. Day #59
Associate Justice William R. Day #59 autographs a check made on an account from the City National Bank dated April 5th, 1890, Justice Day is depicted well dressed in his office or chambers in large prints and heavy clothing. A photographer also caught justice day walking down the steps of a cold Washington winter storm with an overcoat and hat.
Justice Hugo Black# 76 (1886-1971)
Justice Hugo Black# 76 (1886-1971). Justice black autographs a first day cover dated August 25, 1948. A stamp of the Chief Justice is affixed to the cover as well as a photograph of black and his wife Josephine as well as a small photo of the United States Supreme Court building. There is another picture of the Justice with his wife Josephine and two other pictures of a very young supreme court Justice who was nominated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Justice Harold Hitz Burton #84 (1888-1964), Justice Wiley Rutledge #83 (1894-1949)
Justice Harold Hitz Burton #84 (1888-1964), Justice Wiley Rutledge #83 (1894-1949)
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930- )
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930- ). Justice O’Connor retired in 2006 to care for her ill husband until he passed.
She was nominated to the post by President Ronald Reagan, from California. Justice O’Connor graduated second in her class from Stanford law. Her classmate was nominated a Justice as Justice #100 before her and was number one in the class. O’Connor is the first female to hold the post as Associate Justice.
Justice Henry Billings Brown (#52) 1836- 1913), Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924)
Justice Henry Billings Brown #52 (1836- 1913) autographed an undated card which appears to be the end of a letter: Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924) autographs a card dated March, 1893. This board includes a photograph of the 1892 supreme court. Justice Shiras is the newest member and is standing in the second row far right. The second newest member of the court is also in the standing second row on the far left of the picture. Justice brown. Prints of both justice brown and justice Shiras are attached.
Justice Anthony Kennedy #104 (1936- )
Justice Anthony Kennedy #104 (1936- ) signs an undated autograph. Included herein is a photograph of Justice Kennedy being sworn in as a Justice and a striding Kennedy entering the Supreme Court building. Finally, there is a color photograph showing Kennedy in his judicial robes.
Chief Justice Earl Warren (1891-1974)
14th Chief Justice of the United States was nominated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Warren was the republican Governor of California. Warren was confirmed as Chief on October 5, 1953. Warren autographs a first day cover postmarked in 1953 and dedicated to Justice according to the law.
Justice Thurgood Marshall #96 (1908-1993)
Thurgood Marshall #96 (1908-1993) Justice Marshall was the first black man to be nominated and accepted to the supreme court.
He autographs a 4 x 5 card which is undated.
Chief Justice Melville W, Fuller #50 (1833-1910), Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, #49 (1825- 1893)
Chief Justice Melville W, Fuller #50 (1833-1910), Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, #49 (1825- 1893)