[Letter] 1919 December 15, Los Angeles, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham] My dear Song-Brother, [Staten Island] / John Milton Scott. 1919.

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[Letter] 1919 December 15, Los Angeles, California, [to] Mr. [Edwin Markham] My dear Song-Brother, [Staten Island] / John Milton Scott. 1919.

Loves his songs; talks about Ruth Le Prade; Discusses the foundation of the Harris Correspondance University.

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7552300

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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