Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Senator Gramm, Phil, American, born 1942
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Date
- August 1, 1996
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
- 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]
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- 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
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.