71-b - A collection of ephemera and photographs relating to the White House tenure of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006). The group includes black and white photographs of Benchley serving as a speechwriter for President Lyndon B. Johnson, featuring images with LBJ, Prime Minister Nehru, and Walter Mondale. One photograph depicts Benchley at a 1983 fundraiser, inscribed "Best wishes to Peter Benchley" and signed with an ink signature. Also present is a typed memo on The White House Washington stationery dated June 17, 1968, from Charles Maguire to Peter Benchley. The verso of several photographs bears stamps for Francis L. Wolfe The White House along with various negative and date codes. The collection further comprises an assortment of unused official stationery, including pads and loose sheets headed The White House Washington, a pad from Aboard Air Force One with the presidential seal, and coordinating envelopes. Two of the photographs are mounted to board. There are several handwritten identification notes from Wendy Benchley. Largest photo: 11 x 14 inches.

A collection of ephemera and photographs relating to the White House tenure of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006). The group includes black and white photographs of Benchley serving as a speechwriter for President Lyndon B. Johnson, featuring images with LBJ, Prime Minister Nehru, and Walter Mondale. One photograph depicts Benchley at a 1983 fundraiser, inscribed "Best wishes to Peter Benchley" and signed with an ink signature. Also present is a typed memo on The White House Washington stationery dated June 17, 1968, from Charles Maguire to Peter Benchley. The verso of several photographs bears stamps for Francis L. Wolfe The White House along with various negative and date codes. The collection further comprises an assortment of unused official stationery, including pads and loose sheets headed The White House Washington, a pad from Aboard Air Force One with the presidential seal, and coordinating envelopes. Two of the photographs are mounted to board. There are several handwritten identification notes from Wendy Benchley. Largest photo: 11 x 14 inches. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier, and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The collection shows minor handling wear consistent with age. Several photographs exhibit light edge curling and surface scuffs. The stationery and memo show minor toning and occasional faint creasing. Adhesive residue from historical identification notes is present on several photograph margins. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.