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Nell Dorr, Texas, to John Van Nostrand Dorr. February 21.

Nell Dorr Papers

Object Details

  • Date

    February 21

  • Genre/Form

    Letters

  • Accession Number

    A2008.045.01.02.04.008.002

  • Description

    Autograph letter signed. Says her grandson Robbie does not want her to leave ever and she hates to hurt him. She fears getting too close to him because it will hurt him so much when she dies. Mentions her love of music and the records she gave to family members for their new Victrola. Tells that the gift of a guinea pig for Robbie was a success and how much Robbie prefers books about the natural world over children’s books.

  • 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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