This lot features 53 signed political office related photos. These autographed items were obtained between 1980-2003 as part of a middle school social studies project. Teacher Doug Iscovitz and his class would write to various interesting/famous people throughout the United States and many of them responded by sending back signed photos and letters, among other things. The vast majority signed these items themselves. On rare occasions, they would send stamped (or secretarial signed) items, but the vast majority signed these items themselves and many even added a special note or inscription. They were very receptive to responding since the request originated from inquiring school children and the requests were received on school stationary. Accompanied by a detailed Letter of Provenance as to how the items were procured. Notable signatures include: Paul Ryan, Charles Schumer, Dick Schulze, Frederick Schultz, Kurt Schmoke, James Scheuer, Daniel Schaefer, Thomas Sawyer, George Sangmeister, Mark Sanford, Martin Sabo, Martin Russo, Bobby Rush, Donald Rumsfeld, Eldon Rudd, Edward Roybal, J. Roy Rowland, Steve Rothman, Carlos Romero-Barcelo, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Charles Rose, Hal Rogers, James Rogan, Bob Roe, Peter Rodino, Pat Roberts, Cecil Roberts, Matthew Rinaldo, Frank Riggs, Thomas Ridge, Peggy Richardson, Bill Richardson, John Rhodes, Silvester Reyes, Dana Rehrabacher, Richard Ray, & Charles Rangel among others.