- Written by
- Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Date
- August 27, 1996
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
- 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]
- Place used
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Athletes
- Sports
- 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
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.