Written by
Gore, Al, American, born 1948
Gore, Tipper, American, born 1948
Owned by
Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
Date
December 16, 2000
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 7/16 x 7 1/8 in. (26.5 x 18.1 cm)
Description
Typed letter from Al and Tipper Gore to Carl Lewis, signed by Al and Tipper Gore. White paper with blue and black ink. It reads [Al and Tipper Gore / December 16, 2000 / Mr. Carl Lewis / 15332 Antioch St. / Pacific Palisades, California 90272 / Dear Carl: / We want to express our personal and heartfelt thanks for all your efforts / on our behalf, especially during the past months. We will never forget all / that you have done for us on a daily basis. / You have been a special part of our lives and we truly owe a debt of / gratitude to you. Our family will be forever grateful for your loyalty, / support, and friendship. / With warmest regards, / Al / Al Gore / Tipper / Tipper Gore / Thanks! / Paid for by the Democratic National Committee./Contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible.
Place used
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, 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
2012.154.16
Restrictions & Rights
Public Domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4a2472a-b7de-44ca-ab66-60096c40e5e9

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