Ike, as intent as if a campaign strategy were involved, huddles with Mickey Mantle before the start of the Yankees-Senators game. But it was Mickey’s campaign the president expressed an interest in, leading to his attendance at the ball park. Front caption. NRMT. 10x8”.
This lot is from the legendary San Francisco Examiner Archive (SFXArchive).
This is one largest collections ever of historic vintage photos spanning the entire 20th century. The San Francisco Examiner was the first paper acquired by William Randolph Hearst and itself was the subject of the film classic Citizen Kane. The majority of the photographs are fully identified, and back-stamped with dates. Included throughout this auction is a diverse mix of subjects including sports, historical, political, transportation, Hollywood, and all facets of entertainment.