In my second post on American Greats, this week’s auction at Christie’s in New York, I’m looking at items from … More
Category: Files and Documents
American Greats: Marilyn and Joe DiMaggio at Christie’s
Dr. G.B. Espy, who died in 2024, was an Atlanta-based OB-GYN who delivered over 20,000 babies (more than any other … More
Marilyn’s Passport Photo Sold for $21K at RR Auctions
An original 1954 passport photo with inscription – ‘To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio’ – … More
Marilyn’s Roxbury Mortgage Deed – and More – at University Archives
The mortgage deed for Marilyn and Arthur Miller’s country farmhouse at 232 Old Tophet Road in Roxbury, Connecticut – signed … More
Marilyn’s Theda Bara Costume (and More) at Heritage Auctions
Marilyn’s Theda Bara costume from her ‘Fabled Enchantresses’ shoot with photographer Richard Avedon (for LIFE magazine’s December 1958 issue) is … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: From Norma Jeane to Hollywood Legend
This rare image of a young Marilyn (in a 1980s print) is among various Monroe-related items going under the hammer … More
Marilyn’s ‘Bus Stop’ Negatives Top Bids at Julien’s Auctions
A set of three negatives (with copyright) from photos captured by Milton Greene on the Bus Stop set in 1956 … More
Marilyn at Julien’s: Written in the Stars
In my third post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … More
Remembering Marilyn’s New York Times Trip
Modesto ‘Bob’ Medina, archivist at the New York Times news ‘morgue’ and photo library for over 40 years, died aged … More
A Happy New ‘Yours’ From Marilyn
Marilyn is featured in the latest issue of Yours magazine (dated January 7, 2025, with Fern Britton on the cover) … More
The Marilyn Report 