Lot 4260
Kennedy, John F (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States, 1961-1963. Typed Letter Signed as President, on White House letterhead, Washington, September 8, 1961, one page, quarto. To Lewis Mumford, one of the greatest urbanists of the 20th century, informing him of the "extraordinary pleasure" that the President and Mrs. Kennedy had taken in reading two albums "filled with letters from the artists and writers who were invited to the Inauguration ceremonies….We are grateful for the letters, and we shall treasure them for the rest of our lives. / I am hopeful that this collaboration between government and the arts will continue and prosper. Mrs. Kennedy and I would be particularly interested in any suggestions you may have in the future about the possible contributions the national government might make to the arts in America. / My wife joins me in extending best thanks and regards…." Accompanied by the original two-page telegram inviting Mumford to Kennedy's Inauguration. Among his many accomplishments, Mumford served as architectural critic for the New Yorker for over 30 years. Extremely fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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