Obama’s Jeep Grand Cherokee
John Reznikoff has acquired many historically renowned vehicles. In this video he picks up the keys to a historically “preowned” vehicle: President Barack Obama’s first car.Continue Reading
Authenticating Reagan
See the video below for an inside look on authenticating the writing patterns of a Hollywood actor and U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Ronald Reagan Blood Vial Controversial as a Historical Relic
A small glass vial of blood from the assassination attempt of President Reagan appears online at auction. Some see it as collectible, others see it as disgraceful. Read the story in which John Reznikoff plays a key role in the mediation of this debate.
Apple’s First Contract Turns Black and White into Green
The two “Steve” pillars of Apple, Inc., Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, signed off as a corporation in 1976. Decades later, this significant document’s value has kept pace with the company itself! Find out just how much it’s worth here, according to John Reznikoff.
University Archives & John Reznikoff – Expert Witness Testimonials
Authentic recognizes authentic. Some of the top legal professionals in their field give their own verbal Certificate of Authenticity for John Reznikoff, founder of University Archives, and his work.
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John Reznikoff Identifies Elements of an Authentic L.B.J. Signature
L.B.J. – three letters, one mighty signature! In this 5:48 video clip, John Reznikoff exhibits a variety of documents bearing the signature of 36th U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) to illustrate the variety of existent L.B.J. signatures, from authentic to secretarial, auto-pen, and forged. Follow Reznikoff as he identifies the characteristics of an authentic L.B.J. signature, from an angular “L,” triangular “J,” and almost omnipresent underline period!
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John Reznikoff Analyzes the Autograph Forgeries of Mark Hoffman
In this 5:33 video clip filmed in cooperation with PSA/DNA Authentication Services, John Reznikoff talks about Mark Hoffman aka “The Mormon Murderer,” a Utah-based autograph dealer turned forger, counterfeiter, bomb maker, and convicted murderer now serving a life sentence. Reznikoff provides us with insights into Hoffman’s forgery methods, so that today’s collectors can identify red flags such as “alligator ink.” Reznikoff still sees examples of Mark Hoffman forgeries in the market today.
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John Reznikoff On How to Protect Yourself From Buying a Fake Signed Book
University Archives founder and owner John Reznikoff gives tips on how to protect yourself from buying a forged book. He discusses John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Edgar Allan Poe, and Martin Luther King, Jr. to name a few.
Lockets & Locks
New Edgar Allen Poe exhibits feature a few unique items from John Reznikoff’s own personal collection.
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Reznikoff Confirms Jackie Robinson’s Signature on Dodgers Contract
John Reznikoff confirms Jackie Robinson’s signature on an original contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
John Reznikoff of University Archives Shares Expertise on TV
A handwritten manuscript of the United States National Anthem is found tucked away in an Oregon attic. PBS features John Reznikoff on the show “History Detectives” in hopes to solve this mystery.
John Reznikoff Answers the Puzzling Question: Why Did Someone Pay $35,000 for Lennon’s Hair?
A lock of John Lennon’s hair recently sold for $35,000 at auction. Collector John Reznikoff explains the primary motivation for hair-collecting to CBS. “People are interested in owning a piece of history and a piece of famous people,” Reznikoff said.
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