Justice Abe Fortas, #95 (1910-1982)
Justice Abe Fortas, #95 (1910-1982) Justice Fortas autographs the cover of time magazine published in the late 1960’s (July 5th, 1968).
Justice William Brennan, Jr. #90 (1906-1997)
Justice Brennan autographs a 1950 first day cover. Brennan also has two photographs and a color photograph as well as a photograph celebrating his life in the law. Brennan was nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower, and he was known for his outspoken progressive views.
Supreme Court Selection
Selection of 6 Justices of recent History including Holmes, White, Powell, Stevens, Kennedy, Thomas and Ginsburg.
Felix Frankfurter #78 (1882-1965)
On January 6, 1943, on Supreme Court stationary Felix Frankfurter #78 (1882-1965) writes a chambers card to F. J. O’Connor, wherein Justice Frankfurter responds, “My dear Judge O’Connor, and I cordially reciprocate your good wishes.” The chambers card was dated January 1943.
Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930 - 2023 )
Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930 - ) is the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court and the nomination came from Ronald Reagan a former Governor of California.
Sandra Day O’Connor #102 (1930 - ) Antonin Scalia #103 (1936- 2016)
Sandra Day O’Conner #102 (1930- ) Autographs her framed court photograph as the first woman on the United States supreme court. Also presented is a photograph of her nominating president Ronald Reagan. Although she survives today it has been reported that at age 92 her health has been declining and she may be suffering from the same malady that took her husband’s life after she retired to care for him: Alzheimer’s.
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. #99 (1972 -1987) and Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-1987)
This board presents the 15th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Warren Burger #99 welcoming two new justices to the United States supreme court.
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr. #99 (1972 -1987) and Justice William Rehnquist #100 (1924-1987).
Arthur Goldberg #94 (1908-1990)
Arthur Goldberg #94 (1908-1990). Justice Goldberg autographs a letter in response to an autograph request on august 30, 1976 mentioning he was largely responsible for the passage of the minimum wage law.
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971), Arthur Goldberg #94 (1908-1990)
John Marshall Harlan II #89 (1899-1971) Justice Harlan’s grandfather sat on the supreme court from (1877-1911). Justice Harlan II was a nomination made by President Eisenhower and he autographs a letter on supreme court stationary dated October 24, 1955, addressed to Mr. Phillip Maroney.
Byron ‘Whizzer’ White #93
Byron ‘Whizzer’ White #93 was nominated by President Kennedy to the Supreme Court even though he barely was ever in a courtroom.
Justice White autographs a chamber card which is undated. There is also an autograph by David Frances powers the presidents special assistant and assistant appoints secretary to the President. (after Kennedy was assassinated, he became curator for the JFK library and museum until his retirement in 1994. He signs a copy of the Presidents likeness and autograph and signs it himself.
Justice Henry Billings Brown #52 (1836-1913), Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924)
Justice Henry Billings Brown #52 (1836-1913). Justice brown executed an undated autograph while Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924) autographs a card dated February 1903. The balance of the 1892 supreme court is displayed in their court picture. Justice Shiras is the newest member of the court. Justice browns position in the second row and to the far right tells us he is the second newest member of the court.
Justice Owen J. Roberts #74 (1875-1955), Benjamin N. Cardozo #75 (1870-1938)
Justice Owen J. Roberts #74 (1875-1955), Benjamin N. Cardozo #75 (1870-1938) Montage.
Horace Gray #47, Mass. Chief Justice Lemuel Shaw (1781-1861)
Horace Gray #47 was Chief Justice of Massachusetts for years before he was nominated to the United States Supreme Court, he hired Massachusetts Supreme Courts, first Clerk and future Justice of the United States Supreme Court Louis Brandeis.
Justice Terry Sanford #72 (1865-1930).
Justice Terry Sanford #72 (1865-1930). Sanford autographs a chambers card dated July 22, 1926. There is a photographic print of Justice Sanford. There is also a period picture of the Justice with his wife Lutie Mallory Sanford. The board includes a numbered first day cover of The Capitol Dome certified and numbered as 40/41 the cover commemorates the good friendship enjoyed between Justice Sanford and the previous president then Chief Justice William Taft. Taft was Chief Justice from July 11. 1921 until February 3, 1930.
Rufus W. Peckham #56 (1838-1909)
Rufus W. Peckham #56 (1838-1909) autographs a card noting he is a member of the United States Supreme Court. This Justice is the last Justice nominated by a sitting Democrat to be approved by a Republican controlled Senate.
Justice Clarence Thomas #106
Justice Clarence Thomas #106 autographs a color photograph of himself on a first day cover posted October 23, 1991 in Washington D.C. There is also a caricature of Justice Thomas crafted by “Dilbert” and forever capturing the justice in front of the United States supreme court in Disney-like status.
13th Chief Justice Frederick Vinson #85 (1890-1953)
13th Chief Justice Frederick Vinson #85 (1890-1953) Autographed check from the Louisa National Bank dated January 23, 1924, no check number. Included is a Photograph of “The Chief” and his wife, Julia Dixon, And a photograph of the Chief Justice in his robe and a Photo of the Chief.
Chief Justice Frederick Vinson #85 (1890-1953)
Chief Frederick Vinson #85 (1890-1953) Vinson autographed a card when he was serving in the executive department of the treasury on August 17, 1953. There are photographs where the Chief Justice is shown being sworn in and there is also a pair of photographs where he is shown with Harry S. Truman who nominated Vinson as Chief Justice.
Justice William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980), Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1949)
Justice William O. Douglas #79 (1898-1980), Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1949)
Justice Stephen Field #38 (1816-1899), Justice William Strong #40 (1808 -1895)
Justice Stephen Field #38 (1816-1899), Justice William Strong #40 (1808 -1895)