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This sale encompasses Hollywood, sports, and music memorabilia; as well as toys, games, comics, and pop culture collectibles. Highlights include a Walt Disney letter from a newly discovered trove of material belonging to actor Chester Morris; a pair of cast and crew mugs gifted by John Wayne; an original Charles Addams cartoon published in The New Yorker; and a complete Harlem Globetrotters player-issued uniform.
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Lot 33

MORRIS, Chester (1901–1970). Chester and Kenton Morris Travel Trunks with Family Archive, Scrapbooks, and Personal Papers.

Estimate: $400 - $600
Starting Bid
$200

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MORRIS, Chester (1901–1970). Chester and Kenton Morris Travel Trunks with Family Archive, Scrapbooks, and Personal Papers. V.p., 20th Century. One wardrobe trunk and two foot lockers, one belonging to Chester's youngest son, Kenton Morris (1947 - 2008) who in his own career began at WGN in the mailroom, eventually working his way up to become an executive program director.

A collection of photographs, letters, and ephemera is also included, from both of Chester's sons Kenton and Brooks, including personal correspondence from both sons to their father at various points in their lives and careers. 

Largest trunk with a manufacturer's label from H & M Professional Trunk.

42 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 23". 

 

Condition

Trunks are well-worn from professional use.

Varied conditions to ephemera. 

 

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From the Personal Collection of Chester Morris.