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Letter from Secretary Gideon Welles to his son Thomas
- Written by
- Welles, Gideon, American, 1802 - 1878
- Received by
- Welles, Thomas Gideon, American, 1845 - 1892
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (Open): 7 × 8 15/16 in. (17.8 × 22.7 cm)
- H x W (Closed): 7 × 4 7/16 in. (17.8 × 11.2 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- March 5, 1865
- Description
- This is a personal letter from Gideon Welles to his son Thomas. This is a bifolio letter written in dark ink on off-white colored paper. The letter is dated at the top right:[Washington / 5th March 1865] and begins [My Dear Tom]. The letter's text fills the front page, both inside pages and half the back page. The letter congratulates Thomas on his recent military promotion and recounts the recent inauguration of President Lincoln: [The inauguration passed off pleasantly and well. There was a great crowd, exceeding any previous one I have ever witnessed at an inauguration].
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Families
- Fatherhood
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2018.35.2.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis to Congressman William McCulloch
- Written by
- Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, American, 1929 - 1994
- Subject of
- McCulloch, William Moore, American, 1901 - 1980
- President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.6 x 20.6 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Ioánnina, Epirus, Greece, Europe
- Place made
- Skorpiós, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe
- Date
- June 24, 1971
- Description
- This three-page letter (abc) and envelope (d) from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis is addressed to Congressman William McCulloch of Ohio. Onassis thanks him for his support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for supporting her husband, President John. F. Kennedy. The stationery pages are pale blue, square-shaped and have a logo in the top left corner that contains an image of Aristotle Onassis's yacht, named after his daughter, and text that reads [On Board S/Y Christina]. The letter is handwritten in printscript and is signed [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]. The envelope is addressed [Congressman William M. McCulloch / House Office Building / Washington DC / USA] and has two postage stamps and a black ink stamp in the top right. The text of the ink stamp is illegible but it appears to be in Greek.
- Topic
- African American
- Civil rights
- Correspondence
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1961-1969
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James F. Dicke, II
- Object number
- 2014.1abcd
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Senator Gramm, Phil, American, born 1942
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 1, 1996
- Description
- Typed letter from Phil Gramm, US Senator from Texas, to Carl Lewis, with Gramm's signature. Dated August 1, 1996. Cream colored paper with black ink. It reads [United States Senate / WASHINGTON, D.C. / PHIL GRAMM / TEXAS/August 1, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track and Field / Post Office Box 120 / Indianapolis, Indiana / 46206 (46225) / Dear Carl: / I have recently learned that on July 29, you had / the distinct honor of being awarded a record trying / ninth career gold medal in track and field. / This is an accomplishment of which you, your / family, and the United States of American can be / justifiably proud, and I offer my congratulations / on your fine achievement. / May your future endeavors be as rewarding and successful. / Your respectfully / Phil Gramm / PHILL GRAMM / United States Senator / NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE]
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Politics (Practical)
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2012.154.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Representative Bentsen, Kenneth, Jr., American, born 1959
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 14, 1996
- Description
- Typed letter from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with Bentsen's signature. Dated August 14, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 14, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / c / o USA Track & Field, P.O. Box 120 / One RCA Dome, Ste. 140 / Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 / Dear Carl: / I wish to join your family, friends, and teammates in congratulating you on your great / success at the centennial Olympic games in Atlanta and your ninth Olympic gold. I am impressed / by your outstanding performance. I consider it a great honor to be able to say that I represent that / most successful track star ever! / Good luck on your future plans. You are an inspiration to all Americans of what we can / achieve through hard work and dedication. / With kindest personal regards, / Sincerely, Kenneth Bentsen / Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. / Member of Congress / KEB: int1]
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2012.154.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
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- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from Anacostia Museum to Norma Merrick Sklarek
- Issued by
- Anacostia Community Museum, American, founded 1967
- Written by
- Hutchinson, Louise D., American, 1928 - 2014
- Received by
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- Subject of
- Welton Becket and Associates, American, 1949 - 1987
- Owned by
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 1982
- Description
- Letter from the Anacostia Museum to Norma Sklarek. The white paper has a black printed letterhead with a sun logo on the left and text [EXHIBITS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION LABORATORY / THE ANACOSTIA NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUM SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION]. Below this is contact information. There is a black stamp on the upper right which reads [RECEIVED / AUG 13 1982 / WELTON BECKET ASSOCIATES]. The letter is addressed to Sklarek and begins [Thank you so very much for your prompt reply…]. The letter discusses the revision of an exhibit titled “Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds” and requests a photograph of Sklarek at work for inclusion. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Architecture
- Correspondence
- Local and regional
- Museums
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
- Object number
- TA2018.23.3.1.11.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Archival Collections
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, July 22, 1960
- Received by
- Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
- Written by
- President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/16 x 7 in. (23 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- 1824 Las Lomas N.E., Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 22, 1960
- Description
- A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance at the Olympic track and field trials at Stanford University. He also wished Howard success at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon in the bottom right corner. Along the top in the center is the seal of the United States with thirteen (13) stars surrounding a bald eagle.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Track and field
- United States--History--1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
- Object number
- 2012.140.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from Thomas Womack to Julia Womack with envelope
- Written by
- Womack, Thomas, American
- Received by
- Womack, Julia, American, 1881 - 1942
- Medium
- graphite on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (.1 open): 6 1/8 × 10 in. (15.6 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (.2): 3 1/4 × 5 1/8 in. (8.3 × 13 cm)
- Type
- envelopes
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Darlington Heights, Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 7, 1915
- Description
- This letter was written on April 7, 1915 by Thomas Womack from Darlington Heights, Virginia, to Julia Womack in Washington, D.C. The letter wishes Julia better health as she was recently ill, and mentions a matter that Thomas would like to discuss so they can "get it threw [sic] with." He asks Julia to inform him when she will be returning to Darlington Heights. The letter is written on ruled paper folded in half vertically to form four pages. The envelope has no return address. A two-cent red postage stamp is adhered in the recto upper right corner with a post office stamp to the left.
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Families
- Health
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.102.34.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler
- Written by
- Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
- Received by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 13, 1959
- Description
- An original 2-page typed letter dated 1959 to Althea Gibson from the Chairman of the Women's Tennis Committee, part of the U.S. Department of State. The letter is wirtten on Department of State letterhead.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Correspondence
- Local and regional
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.8ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 27, 1996
- Description
- Typed letter from Tom DeLay., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with DeLay's signature. Dated August 27, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 27, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track & Field / P.O. Box 120 / (One RCA Dome, Ste. 140) / Indianapolis, IN 46206 (46225) / Dear Mr. Lewis: I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you for your exceptional performance in / the U.S. Olympic long jump competition. / Once again, you have proven yourself an excellent and enduring athlete. Your hard work / and dedication have paid off, adding more medals to your already flourishing collection. This is / something of which you deserve to be immensely proud. / Congratulations on your accomplishments. You are a fine representative of the United / States and the great state of Texas, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. / Sincerely / Tom DeLay / Tom DeLay / Member of Congress / TD:ple]
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2012.154.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Documents and Published Materials
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, October 22, 1960
- Received by
- Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
- Written by
- President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- 1824 Las Lomas N.E., Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- October 22, 1960
- Description
- A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance in the 400M hurdles at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon on the bottom right. Along the top in the center is the seal of the United States with thirteen (13) stars surrounding a bald eagle.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Olympics
- Track and field
- United States--History--1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
- Object number
- 2012.140.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter to Dizzy Gillespie from Edward R. Murrow regarding an African tour
- Created by
- Murrow, Edward R., American, 1908 - 1965
- Subject of
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 7, 1961
- Description
- A typewritten letter on United States Information Agency letterhead. The letter starts, "Dear Mr. Gillespie: / Your letter of congratulations was most welcome, / and I appreciate your good wishes as I begin my work / with USIA." It is signed "Edward R. Murrow" in the bottom right corner.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Correspondence
- International affairs
- Jazz (Music)
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
- Object number
- 2012.172.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey
- Created by
- United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
- Written by
- Maj. Gen. Wahl, Lutz, American, 1869 - 1928
- Received by
- Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
- Subject of
- 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
- Type
- correspondence
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- September 17, 1928
- Caption
- The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
- Description
- A letter from Adjutant General, Major General Lutz Wahl to Corporal Lawrence McVey forwarding the French dispatch awarding the French Croix de Guerre to McVey and asking for a receipt to be returned. The letter is signed by Wahl at the bottom. The letter has been folded multiple times horizontally, three distinct creases can be seen.
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
- Object number
- 2011.108.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey
- Created by
- United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
- Received by
- Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
- Subject of
- 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
- Medium
- ink on paper with plaster
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
- Type
- correspondence
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 16, 1919
- Caption
- The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
- Description
- A letter from the Adjutant General to Lawrence McVey announcing the enclosure of a French Croix de Guerre medal with bronze star, citation, and certificate, and asking for a receipt. The document is mounted to sheets of adhesive cloth on the reverse that have the label, [POROUS PLASTER / Manufactured for / LOEWENSTEIN'S PHARMACY].
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
- Object number
- 2011.108.24
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Documents and Published Materials
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter to Mary Church Terrell from Joseph Douglass
- Written by
- Douglass, Joseph Henry, American, 1871 - 1935
- Received by
- Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
- Subject of
- Stowe, Harriet Beecher, American, 1811 - 1896
- National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 31, 1911
- Description
- Letter to Mrs. Terrell from Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass, dated May 31, 1911. Single page written on Douglass' personal stationary. Black ink on tan paper. Letter head at the top reads [JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS / Solo Violinist / ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED / FOR RECITALS / CONCERTS AND CHURCH / SERVICES / NOW TOURING AMERICA]. Along the left side of the page is a text box containing five quotes from newspapers titled [PRESS COMMENTS]. The handwritten letter reads [1644 Fla. ave N. W. / Wash. D.C. May 31st 1911 / My dear Mrs Terrell: / Replying to your esteemed / favor just received, will say / that it is my pleasure to / accept the invitation to the present / and render a violin selection / on the occasion of the one hun- / dredth anniversary of Harriet / Beecher Stowe. / I thank you for the oppor- / tunity and honor which enables / me to add my little mite / in the celebration of that noble / woman's birth as well as to appear / before such a body of honored women. / I am proud of the fact that / among those mentioned in your / letter, none will be more represen- / tative or distinguished among the / speakers of the meeting than your / honored self. / Yours most sincerely / Joseph H. Douglass / (P.S. / I have carefully / noted the date June 14")]
- Topic
- African American
- Classical (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Political organizations
- Social reform
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.22
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture