Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Typed letter signed. Independence, MO. Addressed to Emery Kelen, August 15, 1960
Scope and Content
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 15, 1960
Creator
- Truman, Harry S. (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
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 fine. Moderately prominent folds
1 page, 10"x 7" with autographed cover
Transcription
[letterhead: HARRY S. TRUMAN
Independence, Missouri]
August, 15, 1960
Dear Mr. Kelen:
You do not know how very much I appreciated
“Platypus At Large”. It is one of the best
things I have read on ‘stuffed shirts.’
I never have in my whole career stuck as many
pins in ‘stuffed shirts’ as you have in your book.
I wish everybody concerned could read it and
have a change of heart.
Sincerely yours,
[signed:] Harry S. Truman
Mr. Emery Kelen
c/o E.P. Dutton & Company
300 Park Avenue, South
New York 10, New York
Repository Details
Part of the Kelvin Smith Library Special Collections Repository
Kelvin Smith Library
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH 44106-7151 United States
216.368.0189
kslspecialcollections@case.edu