Jack Benny (1894-1974), photo and Playbill, radio and television comedian, studio photo signed in blue ink on upper left corner "To Robert All good wishes Jack Benny", crease upper right corner; also includes a "Playbill" magazine at the Ziegfeld Theatre, dated February 25, 1963, "Theatre Guild Productions, Inc., presents Jack Benny in Person with his singing star Jane Morgan...". On page 30 is a credit for Robert Champion for Jane Morgan's hair styles.

Maria Callas, signed record album and sleeve of "Maria Callas sings Great Arias from French Operas", conducted by Georges Pretre; "To Robert Maria Callas 1962". According to a handwritten account included in this lot and signed by Robert Champion, this album was presented to Mr. Champion by Maria Callas backstage in her dressing room at the 45th Birthday Party for President John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1962 at Madison Square Garden. The cover and sleeve are also signed by celebrities who performed on stage that evening for the President and visited Ms. Callas in her dressing room - Shirley MacLaine, Jimmy Durante, Robert Merrill, Jack Benny, Peter Lawford, Peggy Lee, and Marilyn Monroe, (according to his memoirs this was the first time Marilyn Monroe met Maria Callas and they were introduced by Robert Champion who knew them both). A copy of the picture of the three of them together also accompanies this lot.

Maria Callas, a program of the May 19, 1962 New York's Birthday Salute to President Kennedy", listing Maria Callas accompanied by Charles Wilson; a Robert Champion handwritten note detailing the history of two flower cards from "Jay Anderson Flowers" and "Park Florist", both addressed to Maria Callas at Madison Square Garden, and a copy of a photograph of Maria Callas, Robert Champion and Marilyn Monroe at the after party; along with a magazine photograph titled "Cocktails at Camelot" of John Kennedy conversing with Maria Callas at the after party.

Maria Callas, a collection of four record albums including "Maria Callas portrays Verdi Heromes"; "Callas, Mad Scenes from Anma Bolena, Hamlet and Il Pirata"; "Callas, Coloratura Lyric"; and "La Scala presents Norma by Bellini"; also news clippings, two pieces of costume worn by Maria Callas in the opera Norma, handwritten notes by Robert Champion.

Joan Crawford, 8" x 10" black and white photograph of Joan Crawford at home with her husband and two daughters, signed lower right in blue ink "To 'Mr. Robert', Bless You, Joan Crawford", small pieces of scotch tape on four corners, overall good condition, and a lock of hair with note in Champion's handwriting "Joan Crawford's hair".

Joan Crawford, 8" x 10" black and white photograph, signed "To Robert from Joan Crawford", dated on reverse "Feb. 1970", left corner is missing small part of surfaces, small crease to right corner, upper right corner is missing small part of surface; along with a lock of hair (darker than the previous Joan Crawford lot), and a news clipping with history of her career.

Joan Crawford, a collection of 15 typed letters on blue 6 1/4" x 7" personalized stationary ("Joan Crawford" at the top) written to Mr. Robert Freeman (Champion), "Coiffures Americana", Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., NY, NY, from 1958 to 1973, with matching envelopes with return addresses "2 East 70th St., NY, NY" and "8003 West Norton Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90046", all with signatures of Joan Crawford; also includes two 11" x 13" black and white photographs of Joan Crawford, slight creases on corners.

Tommy Dorsey (1905-1956), Big Band leader and musician, studio photo signed in blue ink on upper left corner, "Good luck to a swell guy...my best Tommy", back side has label "Music Corporation of America...please return this photo", small tear lower right corner, clipped area middle of right hand border.

Joan Fontaine (1917-), three photos, Oscar winning actress (Suspicion, 1941), sister of actress Olivia deHavilland; studio photo signed "Joan Fontaine", has creases on right side; two unsigned studio photos, with a 1971 biography of her career and a large lock of her hair, both photos have minor creases, one has a small tear.

Greer Garson (1908-1996), Oscar winning actress (Mrs. Miniver), unsigned MGM studio photo, with a lock of her hair.

Paulette Goddard (1911-1990), actress, signed photo "To Robert Champion, with my sincere appreciation Paulette Goddard Dec. 1964." (two creases), with a lock of her hair attached to card dated "Dec. 1st 1964".

Rita Hayworth (1918-1987), glamourous movie star of the 1940's, studio photo, and two locks of her hair from 1968.

Jacqueline Kennedy, photograph of a "Robert Champion sketch of Hair design for Jacqueline Kennedy, Mrs. John Kennedy...", a magazine clipping of Jackie Kennedy showing the hair design, and an envelope with a lock of "Jackie Kennedy's Hair, Bergdorf Goodman, New York City 1960".

Marilyn Monroe, a lock of blonde hair attached to a white card and in a pink envelope titled "Marilyn Monroe's Hair, 1962"; along with a newspaper photograph of Maria Callas, Robert Champion and Marilyn Monroe pictured following the Birthday Party in May 1962 for President Kennedy; along with a business card of "Mr. Robert Champion of Bergdorf Goodman, Coiffures Americana Beauty Salon". A copy of Chapter 37 titled "Marilyn Monroe" from Robert Champion's unpublished memoir "He Made Stars Shine", will accompany the lot.

Marilyn Monroe, kleenex with lipstick print, "Marilyn Monroe lip print May, 1962", taken by Robert Champion backstage at the "New York's Birthday Salute to President Kennedy". On page 132, Chapter 37, titled "Marilyn Monroe", of the unpublished manuscript memoir "He Made Stars Shine", Robert Freeman Champion writes: "As we stood for a long time back stage at Madison Square Garden, she was very nervous about her appearance. She wore a beautiful gown that was made from a nude like material...designed by Jean-Louis and cost $5,000 dollars...I refreshed her lipcolor, powdered her nose, checked her blusher, and then she was announced again 'Miss Marilyn Monroe, better late than never.' In her very tight gown, she had difficulty ascending the make-shift stairs and I assisted her to the top where the spotlight hit her. The next is history of Miss Monroe seductively walking out to the microphone and singing 'Happy Birthday, Mr. President'. Later, as I mentioned I introduced her to Maria Callas. Later, Miss Monroe went to the same party as Miss Callas and they met there again." Also includes a program "Happy Birthday Mr. President" for the Birthday salute to President Kennedy, and a 3" x 4 1/4" news photograph of Maria Callas, Marilyn Monroe and Robert Champion (behind Maria). A copy of Chapter 37 titled "Marilyn Monroe" will accompany the lot.

Jane Morgan (1920-), large collection of autographs, photographs and memorabilia, singing and recording star, musical comedy star and actress, lot includes two rolls of 8mm film labeled "Thanksgiving Day Parade 1965 with Jane Morgan"; postcard from Cairo "To Robert Champion from Jane"; notes, cards, some on her personal stationary, and a letter on her stationary as Jane Weintraub (as she was married to agent and producer Jerry Weintraub; locks of her hair; approximately 25 studio photos, many signed, many with Robert Champion or Jack Benny; newspaper clippings of Ms. Morgan; broadsides; Playbill for Ziegfeld Theatre; music score; receipts; biography by Bob Perilla Associates; 17 Jane Morgan photo albums presented to Robert Champion in the 1960's; traces of Ms. Morgan's lipstick and makeup on a kleenex from the NBC Johnny Carson show 1966.

Collection of 10 signed photographs of movie stars, actresses and celebrities, many given and inscribed to Robert Champion. Lucille Ball, actress and television entertainer, studio photo signed in black felt tip pen in lower right corner "Love Lucy". Shirley Bassey, actress, ABC (Associated Booking Corp.) studio photo, signed in blue ink in upper right side "To Robert Best Wishes Shirley Bassey", "Feb. 1977" on back of photo, light creases in lower left and right corners, crease on upper left side. Phyllis George Brown, actress, studio photo signed in purple ink on bottom "To Robert Champion - With my Best Wishes - Sincerely Phyllis George Brown", dated on back "1984", along with someone's math computation. Jane Fonda, academy award winning actress, studio photo signed in blue ink on lower bottom half "Nat(?) Peace Jane Fonda", crease upper left corner, small crease lower left corner. Rita Gam, actress, studio photo signed in purple ink upper left corner "To Friend Roberts my best wishes Sincerely Rita Gam", left and right borders each have three chipped areas, photo also has minor crease marks. Hermione Gingold (1897-1987), two signed photos, first is a studio photo signed in blue ink on lower half "To Mr. Roberts With many thanks Hermione Gingold", tape mounting marks on all four corners; second is a movie promotional photo for Columbia Pictures "Bell, Book and Candle", signed in blue ink in upper right corner "With thanks to Robert Hermione Gingold", four corners clipped, several chips and creases in photo. June Havoc, actress, studio photo signed in blue ink on lower right side "To Robert With every good wish June Havoc", photo is mounted on a scrapbook page, tape marks on all four corners. Kitty Kallen, singer and television personality, studio photo signed in black ink lower right "To Robert of Elizabeth Arden with many thanks Kitty Kallen 1956", creases upper right corner, small chipped out areas on left hand border. Deborah Kerr, actress, nominated six times for an Oscar, signed movie publicity photo for Columbia Pictures The End of the Affair, blue ink on bottom half "To Mr. Robert of Bergdorf Goodman with my best thoughts Deborah Kerr", photos four corners are clipped, several chipped areas and creases are present. Patti Page, singer, publicity photo, General Artists Corporation, Jack Rael - Associate, "That 'Singing Rage' Miss Patti Page", signed in blue ink on lower right side "To Robert all best wishes to you Patti Page", three corners have been clipped and photo also has some creases.

Collection of 10 photographs of movie stars, actresses and celebrities, including locks of their hair. Leslie Caron (1931-), actress, dancer, M.G.M. studio photo, and lock of her hair. Eileen Farrell (1926-2002), opera singer, soprano soloist and Professor of Music, signed studio photo along with a lock of her hair. Julie London, actress and recording artist, signed studio photo "Mr. Robert, Bergdorf Goodman, Julie London 1957", with lock of her hair. Dorothy Malone (1925-), actress, won Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Written on the Wind, 1956, appeared in over 70 movies from the 1940's to the 1990's and on television from the 1950's to the 1990's, studio photo and lock of her hair. Liza Minnelli (1946-), singer, actress, and daughter of Judy Garland, studio photo and lock of her hair from 1981. Kim Novak (1933-), actress, Columbia Pictures studio photo, crease marks along right side, with a lock of her hair. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995), actress, dancer (danced with Fred Astaire), studio photo dated on back "1962 Bergdorf Goodman, N.Y.C.", and large lock of her strawberry blonde hair, c 1960. Gene Tierney, actress, two signed studio photos, "For Robert - many thanks! Fondly, Gene", crease marks on top right corner and half way down right side; "To Robert who's the tops! - in hairdressing & otherwise! Fondly, Gene Tierney", corners show tape marks; along with a lock of her hair. Lana Turner (1920-1995), actress, pinup, photo of Ms. Turner shoveling snow which had been sent to Mr. Champion when he was at the Bergdorf-Goodman Salon in New York City, fold line bottom left corner, crease marks along bottom, and a lock of her hair. Mrs. Meredith Willson (1902-1984), signed studio photo of Meredith Willson and his second wife, Rini, signed "To Robert with Love Meredith Rini 11/3/65 Brentwood", Brentwood was their home town at that time, Mr. Willson was a musician, conductor, director and musical composer, who wrote the score for The Music Man, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and other hits, winning him Grammy and Tony Awards, Rini Willson sang with her husband; lot also contains a lock of her hair.

Collection of signed photographs of actresses, celebrities, recording stars, and models. Toni Arden, recording star, two studio photos, signed, and a mailing label addressed to Miss Arden from Edward B. Marks Music Corporation. Sherry Bennett, two signed studio photos, one credited to Helen Merrill. Mindy Carson, signed General Artists Corporation studio photo, all four corners have been clipped. Linda Christian, actress, studio photo signed "For Robert - wishing you every happiness always Linda Christian", Miss Christian is credited with having been the first James Bond (007) girl. Clarice, actress, signed Moss Photo Service, Inc. studio photo, she appeared in television shows and on broadway in The Miracle Worker with Anne Bancroft and Patti Duke. Jill Corey, recording star, actress and television personality, signed William Morris Agency photo "To Robert, Best wishes and many thanks - Jill Corey". Ruth Donnelly (1896-1982), singer and actress, signed studio photo along with a Christmas and greeting card. Helen Downey, signed studio photo. Ruth Eden, two studio photos signed by Miss Eden in 1958, along with another unsigned photo. Jill Flanter, signed studio photo, and her publicity brochure. Virginia Gray (1917-2004), actress, unsigned studio photo. Karen Gubin, signed studio photo. Susan Kohner, actress, signed studio photo. Susan Krieger, four signed studio photos dated 1961. Lilo, broadway star, signed William Morris Agency photo. Ava Lynda, signed studio photo, dated 1987. Marian Marlowe, actress, unsigned studio photo. Alicia Mendoza, includes a signed Frances Gill Modeling Agency advertising brochure. Astrid Michaels, signed Bruno of Hollywood NYC photo. Nana Mouskouri, Greek singer, signed opening night program for the Jackie Gleason Theater, along with other advertising items for Miss Mouskouri. Beverly Pascal, signed Frances Gill Model Agency photo layout. Saundra Santiago, actress, signed studio photo, newspaper clipping of her television show "Miami Vice", and a fact sheet/biography of her. Juliette Scheinman, actress/model, two signed studio photos. Elaine Stritch, actress, signed studio photo, along with a small signed envelope from 1988. Sheila Tischevhel, model, unsigned photo. Cindi Zach, signed photo of Miss Zach when she was Miss Florida USA, 1974.

Collection of photographs, signed and unsigned of male models, actors, sports figures, and recording artists. Bee Gees, singing group, publicity photo signed by each of the Bee Gees, small signed photo of Maurice and his wife Yvonne, National Enquirer article of Maurice Gibb with his ex-wife Lulu and wife Yvonne. Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), musician, composer and conductor, unsigned studio photo. Carmen Cavallaro, Big Band leader and pianist, studio photo signed in blue ink on upper right corner "To Robert - Sincerely, Carmen Cavallaro", photo is also signed by Mrs. Cavallaro in black ink on left middle border "To Robert an artist in styling. Thank you Mrs. V. Cavallaro" (Robert Champion was her stylist also), minor chipped areas, lower left corner clipped. Joe DiMaggio, baseball star, Laurence-Victor Studios photo of Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999) and two other unidentified companions; Dimaggio played for the New York Yankees for 13 years, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, 56 consecutive game hitting streak in 1941 still stands today. Bert Jones, football player, signed studio photo of Bert as a Baltimore Colt. Taldo Kenyon, actor, three unsigned studio photos, (and one unsigned studio photo of actor/model Michael Jackson). Bert Parks (1914-1992), actor/game show host/Miss America Pageant host, studio photo signed in blue ink on upper right side "For Robert All the best from Bert Parks". Max Pellicano, actor, two signed studio photos. Leonardo Serret, actor/model, signed studio photo dated 1986.

Collection of unsigned photographs of movie stars, models, and celebrities. Polly Bergen, actress, singer, author, M.G.M. studio photo, corners have been clipped. Ann Blyth, actress, singer, M.G.M. studio photo, minor creases on the edges. Yvonne DeCarlo, actress, starred in television series "The Munsters", studio photo, minor creases on the edges. Irene Dunne (1901-1989), Oscar nominated actress, singer, 1952 Universal Pictures Company studio photo. Greta Garbo (1905-1990), Oscar nominated actress, two Clarence Sinclair Bull studio photos, minor creases in the corners. Ava Gardner (1922-1990), actress, married to Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw and Frank Sinatra, studio photo, minor creases on the edges. Katherine Hepburn (1907-2003), actress, four-time Oscar winner, studio photo. Janet Leigh (1927-2004), actress, studio photo, minor creases on the edges. Maguire Sisters - Phyllis, Christine and Dorothy, singers, studio photo, minor mounting indentations. Merle Oberon (1911-1979), actress, studio photo, minor creases on the edges. Jane Powell, actress, singer and dancer, 1954 National Screen Service Corp. studio photo, minor creases and mounting marks on the edges. Maria Schell (1926-2005), actress, sister of actor Maximilian Schell, studio photo, creases and tears on corners. Jean Simmons, actress, singer, two studio photos, minor creases in the corners. Lana Turner (1920-1995), actress, two studio photos, smaller photo shows Miss Turner with dark hair, minor tape marks on the corners, minor creases. Esther Williams, actress, swimming champion, two studio photos, creases in the corners, one corner clipped. Natalie Wood (1938-1981), actress, two M.G.M. studio photos, tape marks in the corners, minor creases.

Constance Bennett (1904-1965), actress and radio personality, appeared in movies from 1916 to 1960, television guest appearances in the 1950's and 60's, 8" x 10" studio photo signed "Best Wishes, Constance Bennett", small piece clipped out on lower right edge, minor creases, mounting marks on the back side.

Joe E. Brown (1892-1973), comedian, actor, singer, appearing in movies from 1920 to 1960 including Some Like It Hot and Showboat, 6" x 9" photo signed in blue ink "To my little friend Claire, Bestest, Joe E. Brown 3/19/33".

Burns & Allen (George Burns 1896-1996; Gracie Allen 1895-1964), radio, television and movie stars, vaudeville comedians, Burns & Allen Show 1950-1958, 8" x 10" photo signed in blue ink "To Claire A. Bingham, Best Wishes, Sincerely Burns & Allen.", Gibson, Chicago - Photographer.

Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968), actress, singer, radio and television performer, 8" x 10" photo signed in black ink "Best Wishes, Tallulah Bankhead.", also with a white card signed in pencil "Tallulah Bankhead".

Bruce Cabot (1904-1972), actor, appeared in over 90 movies from 1931 to 1971 including King Kong (1933), 8" x 10" photo signed in dark blue ink "To Claire Bingham, Sincerely, Bruce Cabot, 1932", small crease on lower right corner.

Cary Grant (1904-1986), actor, born in England, came to U.S. in 1920, acted with starlets such as Grace Kelley, Eva Marie Saint and Katherine Hepburn, 8" x 10" photo signed in blue ink "Here's How, and Thanks! Cary Grant".

Helen Hayes (1900-1993), actress (for over 80 years), one of only two women to win Tony, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy awards, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" photo signed in white "Sincerely Helen Hayes", and a white card signed in brown ink "Best Wishes, Helen Hayes".

Boris Karloff (1887-1969), actor, starred in over 170 movies from 1910-1960's, many of them horror thrillers including House of Dracula, Son of Frankenstein and Mummy's Curse, 8" x 10" photo signed lower left "Best wishes, Boris Karloff".

Raymond Massey (1896-1983), actor, famous for his portrayals of Abraham Lincoln, 5 1/4" x 6 3/4" sepia tinted photo signed in blue "Yours Sincerely, Raymond Massey, 1933.".

Paul Muni (1895-1967), Oscar winning actor (The Story of Louis Pasteur, 1938), Tony Award (Inherit the Wind), in over 20 films 1930's to 1950's, television appearances late 1940's to 1960's, 8" x 10" brown tinted photo signed in blue ink "Sincerely, Paul Muni", minor creases in two corners.

Ona Munson (1903-1965), actress, vaudeville, broadway and films, well known for her portrayal of Belle Watling in Gone With the Wind, 8" x 10" photo signed "With Best Wishes, Sincerely, Ona Munson", (Murray Korman, NY, photograph), minor crease in the upper right corner.

Collection of autographs, signatures of movie stars of the 1930's on cards and paper, including Phil Baker, Betsy Beaton, Doris, Ralph Fales, Willy Howard, Jane Knight, Otto Krueger, Florine McKinney, Franchot Tone, H. Villsale.

Fanny Brice (1891-1951), actress, starred in every Ziegfeld Follies on broadway 1911-1923, musical Funny Girl was about her, autograph only, signed in brown pen on a 3" x 4 1/4" piece of paper.

Eddie Cantor (1892-1964), actor and radio personality, worked in vaudeville, Ziegfeld Follies, and Shuberts' Touring Revue "Midnight Rounders", television show "The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater", autograph only, signed in brown pen on a 3" x 5" piece of paper.

Claude Rains (1889-1965), stage and movie actor, well known for his performance in The Invisible Man, autograph only, signed in brown pen on a 2" x 3 1/4" card.

Fay Wray (1907-2004), actress, approximately 100 movies from 1920's to 1950's, starred in King Kong, 1933, autograph only, signed in brown pen on a 3" x 4 1/4" card.

Collection of 8" x 10" photos of male movie stars, etc., including Ronald Coleman (7" x 9"), Donald Dillaway, Richard Dix, Ralph Fale, Hal LeRoy, Joel McCrea, Victor Moore, Onslow Stevens.

Collection of 8" x 10" photos of female movie stars, etc., including The Boswell Sisters, Ilke Chase, The Duncan Sisters, Glenda Farrell, Miriam Jordan, June Knight, Toshia Mori, Lyda Roberts, Hope Williams, Dorothy Wilson.

Collection of 5" x 7" photos of female movie stars, etc., including Arline Judge, Florine McKinney, Cecilia Parker, Alice White (2).

Collection of photographs, including Irene Beasley on a 3 1/2" x 5 1/4" postcard, Col. Stoopnagle & Budd on a 5" x 7", Benny Rubin on a postcard, Nat Pendleton on a 5 3/4" x 7 3/4", Robert Barratt 1934 on a 10" x 12 1/2".