Letter, May 22, 1932, New York City [to] Ms. Anna Hempstead Branch, Staten Island, New York / W.N. Guthrie. 1932.

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Letter, May 22, 1932, New York City [to] Ms. Anna Hempstead Branch, Staten Island, New York / W.N. Guthrie. 1932.

Appoligizes that he and his wife can't be there to honor Mrs. Markham, although he knows that she is the custodian of both Markham's brain and heart. Describes Mrs. Markham as talented has taste, energy, intuition, fidelity etc.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 21-28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7596697

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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