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Man collects autographs from famous people in Frederick
Frederick resident Damon Barnhart 72 has spent 14 years building a 125 piece autograph photo collection. He sends about 140 requests, often 10 daily, using books and library resources for addresses. The mix includes politicians entertainers sports figures and news figures. He recalls favorites like Michael Landon and hopes for Cher signature while offering help to others starting collections. He started as a Western Union messenger and holds a patent for a locking device for tractor trailers.
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Daily Mail
Frederick
Damon Barnhart
Burr Artz
Sharon Pratt Dixon
Barnhart
Oliver North
Senators
Mickey Rooney
Loni Anderson
Bert Reynolds
Michael Landon
Sonny Bono
Cher
Jim Nabors
Gomer Says Hey
Kevin Costner
Sadaharu Oh
Walter Cronkite
Diane Sawyer
Connie Chung
Western Union
Mr. Barnhart
Brunswick