Autograph Letter Signed

Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909


Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909

Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909    Annie Little Sure Shot Oakley Autograph Letter Signed 01/13/1909
Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response! Take a Look at This Week's Specials! ANNIE "LITTLE SURE SHOT" OAKLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/13/1909 - HFSID 350562. ANNIE OAKLEY Oakley handwrote, dated and signed this letter to a friend in 1909, describing life on the road as a trick shootist. This letter sheds light on how she viewed the life of a traveling performer. Autograph Letter signed: "Annie Oakley", 2 pages, 6x9¼. Wilson, North Carolina, 1909 January 13. On letterhead of New Briggs Hotel to "My dear Friend".

I surely can appreciate them more than I can tell you. I do hope to see you at Pinehurst. Then we can eat those fine grape fruit for our breakfast.

And just have a good old visit. Then you can explain why Mr.

McCarty always wins when his little Wife is with him. I gave my first shot yesterday. Had a fine day & about 1500 people, best in Washington. Hope it will clear up. " At top of page 2 she has added "for Verginia [sic], surrounding it with x's.

Light spots, mostly on page 1. Accompanied by matching envelope (6½x3½) addressed in Oakley's hand to Mrs. George McCarty/Blackwood/New Jersey", with return address, "160 Broad St. , postmarked Wilson, North Carolina, January 13, 1909, 2-cent stamp affixed. Ink note (unknown hand) to left of address: Just yours truly.

She toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show for 17 years before she was nearly killed in a train wreck in 1901. Following her recovery, she began performing in her own show, traveling with her husband Frank Butler, who acted as Oakley's manager and master of ceremonies. Born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee, Annie Oakley began shooting game as a child to support her family.

At age 15, she won a marksmanship competition, defeating Butler, among others. They toured with circuses for nearly a decade before joining the Buffalo Bill show. Among Oakley's numerous tricks was shooting a hole in a playing card and giving it away as a souvenir.

Thereafter, complimentary tickets punched with a hole became known as "Annie Oakley's". George McCarty was the wife of the future head of the American Trapshooters Association. Plaques and photo reproduction are in fine condition. Photo and autograph pieces are inset in matte, with a protective covering of mylar. Framed by the Gallery of History, 37x24½. See more material from these signers. See more listings in our ACTORS & ACTRESSES (11,837).

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  1. Authentication: Numbered COA issued by Gallery of History, Inc.

  2. Signed by: Annie Oakley
  3. Autograph Type: Autograph Letter Signed
  4. Autograph: Authentic Original

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