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Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/skaters-punks-rebels-a-countercultural-cross-section-23626
This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!
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Lot 546

[MANSON FAMILY]. WHITEHOUSE, Susan Atkins (1948-2009). Typed Letter Signed. [Central California Women's Facility]: [ca. 2003].

Estimate: $200 - $400
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$100

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[MANSON FAMILY]. WHITEHOUSE, Susan Atkins (1948-2009). Typed Letter Signed. [Central California Women's Facility]: [ca. 2003]. 2pp on one page folio sheet of white paper. Approximately 11 x 8 1/2". With original envelope stamped "State Prison." Addressed "Dear Howie" and signed "Susan" in pen. PRISON LETTER FROM SUSAN ATKINS OF THE MANSON FAMILY MURDERS, CALIFORNIA'S LONGEST-SERVING INMATE, WHO WROTE 'PIG' IN SHARON TATE'S BLOOD. The letter appears to be a form letter sent to many discussing her life in jail and promoting her Christian mailing list, The Dove's Nest. "In September 1974, Jesus knocked upon the door of my hardened, lost, and embittered heart. I accepted Him as my Personal Savior and Lord that night. He assured me then in the depths of my soul that "old things had passed away, behold all things have become new..." Watermarked at bottom with The Dove's Nest mailing information and website. 

Condition

Envelope toned and scuffed with edge wear. Letter with two horizontal folds and soft creasing. Very good. 

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From the personal collection of Howie Pyro.