Typed Letter Signed

T.L.S., 6.5" X 8", 1 page, personal letterhead, Ottawa, Canada, January 6, 1961, to Gene Moore. Moore was considered one of the greatest window display artists of the 20th century. In part: ".A brief note before my departure for the United States, to send the warm thanks of Madame Karsh and myself for the beautiful Christmas Tree lights. Aside from their natural glow, coming from a friend they added much to the brightness of our Christmas. So this is just to tell you that we appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity; and I hope to see you in person before very long as I shall be coming to New York, but with a very heavy schedule." Yousuf Karsh was an Armenian-Canadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century. An Armenian genocide survivor, Karsh emigrated to Canada as a refugee. By the 1930s, he established himself as a significant photographer in Ottawa, where he lived most of his adult life, though he traveled extensively for work. His iconic 1941 photograph of Winston Churchill marked a major turning point in his career and brought him international recognition. More than 20 photos by Karsh appeared on the cover of Life magazine, until he retired in 1993.…