Grouping of Irene Ryan personal items...

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Grouping of Irene Ryan personal items (CBS, 1962-1971) Collection of (4) Irene Ryan personal items. Including (1) brass Liberty Bell trophy with working bell on wooden base with a plaque affixed reading, "Irene Ryan for patriotic service U.S. Savings Bonds Program 1967", (1) Presentation trophy of metal angel on plastic pedestal base with brass encircling plaque reading, "Radio and Television Women of Southern California Genii Award 1967 Irene Ryan". Tipped to the back of the trophy is a Hollywood Reporter magazine clipping about Irene Ryan receiving this award and quipping "I'm Hollywood's answer to Twiggy with the same measurements of 15-15-15" and (2) 10.5 in. reels of 16 mm film of Ryan's early work in "Just Plain Folks" with her husband Tim Ryan. Film reels come in their original shipping box. All items in vintage, very good condition. These personal pieces of Irene Ryan's legacy come from the collection of Kingsley Colton, longtime friend and agent of Ryan and Executive Director of the Irene Ryan Foundation.

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