White, William Allen (1868-1944) Typed letter signed. Emporia, KS. Addressed to Harry Heuschkel, October 14, 1941

File — Box: 1, Folder: 65

Staff Only

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: October 14, 1941

Creator

White, William Allen (Author, Person)

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

Additional Description

Condition

Very fine. Slight folds, slight rust mark from paper clip at top

1 page, 6"x 9"

Transcription

[letterhead, line 1, bold, centered: THE EMPORIA GAZETTE] [letterhead, line 2, centered: W. A. WHITE, EDITOR AND OWNER] [letterhead, line 3, centered: W. L. WHITE, PUBLISHER] [letterhead, line 4, bold, centered: EMPORIA, KANSAS]

October 14th, 1941. Dear Harry Heuschkel:-

I am, of course, glad and proud that you thought enough of me to send for my autograph. You will find it just below.

Here is a pointer: When you want a man’s autograph, remember that if you want it, hundreds of others want it, so always enclose a stamp. If a man isn’t worth three cents to you, he often thinks that it isn’t worth three cents to please you. I am writing you this, not in carping criticism but to give you a tip.

With kind regards, I am Most cordially yours, [signature: W.A.White]

Mr. Harry Heuschkel, 123 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York. waw:chl