Letter to Merle Armitage. Washington, DC. 1956 Nov. 23.

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Letter to Merle Armitage. Washington, DC. 1956 Nov. 23.

Concerning his appreciation for the support and encouragement of Mr. Armitage as a member of the Committee of the Arts and Sciences for Eisenhower.

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