Adriana Caselotti, the Voice of Snow White

Snow White is one of the most beloved Disney films of all time. Adriana Caselotti is the woman who gave Snow White her voice. Walt Disney blacklisted her after the film was made, as he did not want her voice used in any other film. She can be heard, however, in The Wizard of Oz- During the Tin Man's Song "If I Only Had a Heart" she can be heard uttering the line "Wherefore art thou, Romeo?"

Later in life she sold autographs. She sent everything back unsigned, with a price list. I figured what the heck, she's 80, I may as well- so I sent her $60, her fee for signing both drawings. She signed both of them, and also sent me a nice note on Snow White stationary, and a signed photo for free! Sadly she passed away just two months later at age 80, so I was glad I ended up paying her to sign them.

Richie Ashburn, Philadelphia Phillies Icon

Richie Ashburn was one of the most beloved Baseball Players on the Philadelphia Phillies. He played ball from 1948-1959, and served as a long-time Phillies announcer, calling games until the day he died.

It took over a year before I received this back signed by him. About two or three weeks after I got it back, he sadly passed away from a heart attack.

Joan Baez- "We Shall Overcome"

Joan Baez is one of America's most well-known Folksingers. She has been performing for over 50 years, and is probably most remembered for her involvement in the Peace movements of the 1960's. She continues to speak out on behalf of those who are oppressed and has always been a voice for those who have no voice.

Herman Brix/ Bruce Bennett- "Tarzan"

Herman Brix made a name for himself as an athlete, playing tackle in the 1926 Rose Bowl and winning the Silver Medal for Shot-Put in the 1928 Olympic Games. From there he went to Los Angeles, and starred as Tarzan in films made by the production company owned by Tarzan's author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is said that his depiction of Tarzan was the most accurate one of the time. He soon changed his name to Bruce Bennett to avoid being type-cast as Tarzan, and acted in many films during the 1940's and 50's. He enjoyed sky-diving, and last jumped at the age of 96. He passed away at age 100 in 2007.