Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935)

Board #183 - Oliver Wendell Holmes, jr. (1841-1935)

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. #58 (1841-1935)

Holmes autographs a business card and dates it April 3, 1926. There are two large photographs of the Justice. There is also a newsprint of four Justices that are identified as Justice John M. Harlan, #44, Justice Joseph McKenna, #57, Justice William R. Day, #59, and Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. #58. There is a picture of the united states supreme court building which was not finished until 1935. These Justices were never inside the supreme court building when complete. Justice Holmes passed the year the structure was occupied by the Court.

President Theodore Roosevelt was the President that nominated Justice Holmes to the Court.

Holmes is known for making unique observations. For instance, it has been attributed to his wit the following observation: “I have no respect for the passion of equality, which seems to me merely idealizing envy.”.

Board Number : #183A

Offered For: $4750.