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"A Tribute to the Pioneers of Animation" Signed Program Signed by 26 Animators and Commemorative Photo (Walt Disney, 1994). We have in this lot an incredibly rare signed program from the 1994 event "A Tribute to the Pioneers of Animation," showcasing the signature of 26 of the most renowned animators in history, accompanied by a commemorative photo of the attendants. This 64-page 5.5" x 8.5" program features a brief overview of each of the animators, with the signature of those in the event shown beneath it. The program shows the signatures of Bob Allen (1909 - 2008), Ed Benedict (1912 - 2006), Dick Bickenbach (1907 - 1994), Preston Blair (1908 - 1995), Shamus Culhane (1908 - 1996), Marc Davis, Ron Dias (1937 - 2013), Eyvind Earle (1916 - 2000), Bob Givens (1918 - 2017), Bill Hurtz (1919 - 2000), Ollie Johnston (1912 - 2008), Paul Julian (1914 - 1995), Ward Kimball (1914 - 2002), Bill Melendez (1916 - 2008), Maurice Noble (1910 - 2001), Ken O'Connor (1908 - 1998), Bill Peet (1915 - 2002), Virgil Ross (1907 - 1996), Irv Spence (1909 - 1995), Frank Thomas (1912 - 2004), Richard Thomas (1913 - 1996), Myron Waldman (1908 - 2006), Clair Weeks (1911 - 1996), Lou Zukor (1912 - 2004), and Morey Zukor (1916 - 1999), with the signature of Walter Lantz (1899 - 1994) being a print. The 11" x 8.5" photo of this remarkable group of artists also shows their printed signatures. The photo comes folded. Ink bleed can be seen on the back of some pages with signatures. In overall Very Good condition.


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Auction Dates
December, 2025
12th-15th Friday-Monday
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Sold on Dec 14, 2025 for: $288.00
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