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Nell Dorr to John Van Nostrand Dorr. December 6, 1945.

Nell Dorr Papers

Object Details

  • Date

    December 6, 1945

  • Genre/Form

    Letters

  • Accession Number

    A2008.045.01.02.04.006.008

  • Description

    Autograph letter signed. Addressed to "Dearest #1 Man." Says she feels close to him because their letters are just a few days away. Tells him that she likes England, their ideals and way of life, and is ashamed of American politicians jockeying for position in the race for financial lead. Tells of the strong winter storm going on and of how helpful Robert is. Says she is trying to help Lucia get started as a photographer. Tells that she has some Christmas shopping to do at Nette’s because N. Y. is a bedlam and there is a crime wave. Tells him to write to her care of Tasha [Tudor - her old friend] after Dec. 16th because she is going to stay there a while.

  • Credit Line

    Nell Dorr Papers, Amon Carter Museum of American Art Archives, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Preferred Citation

    Nell Dorr Papers, Amon Carter Museum of American Art Archives, Fort Worth, Texas.

Additional details

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Location: Off view

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