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Bob and Ray (American comedy team) Typed note signed. New York, to William Feather, August 10, 1959

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: August 10, 1959

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Condition

Very good. Some pencil marks and three hole binder punch in left margin

1 page, 11"x 9"

Transcription

[left letterhead line 1-3 PUISSANCE WITHOUT HAUTEUR]

[center letterhead illustration: factory building drawing entitled Belching Stacks, script: Graybar Theatrical Production Co., Inc.]

[right letterhead line 1-3 PURVEYORS TO THE TRADE, SOLE MAKERS OF BOB AND RAY STUFF]

[column left: PRESIDENT Ray Goulding

SEC.-TREAS. Bob Elliott

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Jacobus Pike

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wally Ballou, handwritten underline Mary Backstayge Helen Harkness Steve Bosco Captain Larson Mary McGoon, handwritten underline Calvin Hoogavin Natalie Attired Dr. Fred B. Stoll Webley Webster, handwritten underline Charles, poet Uncle Eugene, handwritten underline Tex Blaisdell Good Professor Groggins Dean Archer Armstead Clyde L. “Hap” Whartney Arthur Schermerhorn T. Wilson Messy Linda Lovely, handwritten underline David Lovely Fielding Backstayge McBeebee Twins Clifford Fleming Jack Headstrong Chester Hasbrouck Frisbie Bwana Rossby Sming Smong Barry Campbell Matt Neffer Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Bellmore T. Wilson Messy, Jr. O. Leo Lahey Word Carr Gregg Marlowe Mister Trace]

August 10, 1959

William Feather 19201 Van Aken Blvd. Cleveland 22, Ohio

Dear Bill:

We want to thank you for your card welcoming us back on the air.

We always enjoy hearing from our listeners.

Again, thank you for your card.

As ever, [signature: Bob] Bob Elliott [signature: Ray] Ray Goulding

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Repository Details

Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH 44106-7151 United States
216.368.0189