Group of Communications Between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe (1952 & 1954). ...

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Group of Communications Between Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe (1952 & 1954). Vintage original group of personal communications from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe, including telegrams dated April 1952 and phone messages dated March 4, 1954. These items provide a unique glimpse into their private life and DiMaggio's care and concern for Monroe during a challenging period. The collection includes: (1) Telegram from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe: "Ben called with update. Praying for a fast recovery. Will call in A.M. Love, Joe.", (2) Telegram from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe: "Missed your call this afternoon. Will call tonight after filming. Wish I was in LA with you instead of doing this tv broadcast. Love, Joe.", (3) Telegram from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe: "When does the shooting for Niagara start? Please send shooting schedule when studio notifies you. Love, Joe.", (4) Telegram from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe: "Janet & Roger send their well wishes. Love, Joe.", (5) Telegram from Joe DiMaggio to Marilyn Monroe: "The Fellas down at the lodge send their love. Love, Joe.", and (5) phone messages with the headline "while you were out" from Marilyn Monroe to Joe DiMaggio, all dated on the same day, March 4, 1954. The set also includes several black and white copies of a photograph of Marilyn reading a "get well soon" card and a copy of The Joe DiMaggio Collection at Public Auction catalog excerpt for lot 639 from Hunt Inc. Auctions. Note that the original lot catalog is not included. These communications are dated around the time Marilyn Monroe was hospitalized at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Beverly Hills after completing filming for The Seven Year Itch. At Cedars in Beverly Hills, she underwent appendectomy surgery on April 28, 1952. Despite efforts to maintain privacy, Monroe was frequently pursued by photographers and the paparazzi, illustrating the intense media scrutiny she faced. This collection documents the thoughtful and loving interactions between DiMaggio and Monroe, especially through the telegrams he sent her while she was alone in the hospital and also at the Beverly Hills home they shared. These communications also serve as a poignant reminder of Monroe's enduring status as a cultural icon and the personal struggles she faced. The telegrams measure 6.5" x 4.5", and the phone messages measure 5" x 2.8", adding a tangible dimension to this snapshot of Hollywood history. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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